Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. August 12th, 2026

This summer has been a wet one in Ottawa. Actually, it's already the wettest on record. What's in store for the rest of the summer and fall? Weather Network's Doug Gillham shares the forecast with us. 

Also, does having access to affordable, clean housing affect your health? On our Wednesday Check-Up, Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, a family doctor in Manotick, argues that it does.