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Publication Date: July 17, 2026 - 18:01
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. July 17th, 2026
July 17, 2026
A nearly $30 million RTO transit plan was put forth to Ottawa City Council during Wednesday’s marathon meeting. And, in the end, it received the green light. Under this directive, general bus service will be beefed up, while express buses will help DND employees return to campus in an effective manner. But are councillors buying what OC Transpo is selling once September hits? Orleans-South Navan councillor Catherine Kitts joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Plus, Ella Langley and Sheryl Crow are putting on their cowgirl hats tonight, as the final Friday of Bluesfest commences. Meanwhile, a rock duo is adding a different flair of their own. CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on that.
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Good morning. Ottawa has responded to U.S. tariffs, including with dollar-for-dollar retaliation. More on that below, along with a deeper look at an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and a goodbye to Dolly Parton.
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