Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 8th, 2026 | Unpublished
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 8th, 2026

July 8, 2026

Amid calls to address the cloudy future surrounding 24 Sussex Drive, a petition is calling on the federal government to stop paying for Stornoway. That is the official residence for the Opposition leader, which is currently occupied by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Where do you stand on this debate? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, we continue to pick up the pieces from last week’s flooding.



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The fuel excise tax was suspended by the federal government in April, but the temporary measure is set to expire on Labour Day, Sept. 7.
August 16, 2026 - 10:49 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
Prairieland Park played host to the Saskatoon Folkfest over the weekend. Although scaled down from past years as a citywide event, organizers say the 2026 edition was a success.
August 16, 2026 - 10:14 | Ashley Beherns | Global News - Canada
Toronto police have released a photo of a man with extensive facial tattoos who allegedly came up behind a total stranger and stabbed him, unprovoked, at 8 a.m. Friday at Yonge and Bloor, one of the city’s busiest intersections. The stranger was seriously injured but is expected to survive, police said. “The male victim was walking alone on the sidewalk when he was approached from behind,” police said. “The suspect, unprovoked, stabbed the victim.” His alleged attacker fled. Initial reports described him as a bearded male, and a photo that appeared to be taken from security cameras...
August 16, 2026 - 09:34 | National Post | National Post