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Publication Date: July 17, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Fri. July 17th, 2026
July 17, 2026
After weeks of waiting and hoping, Ottawa residents finally heard from the Ford government today as to which areas were eligible for provincial relief from the Canada Day floods. And for many who live in the hardest-hit sections, a foul smell was in the air after they read the press release. The conversation starts with Nepean MPP Tyler Watt. Then, we hear from an emotional Catherine in Bells Corners, who fears that she might have to sell her house and declare bankruptcy. At the moment, she is ineligible for DRAO coverage. Plus, we check in with Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh and College Ward councillor Laine Johnson.
Unpublished Newswire
In a recent Ottawa Citizen article, some candidates for council indicated they were wary of hiking taxes to support infrastructure upgrades. Come on, folks, we are all adults and we need to have a grown-up conversation about the realities. Read More
September 12, 2026 - 04:00 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
Commuters can expect more traffic headaches this fall with several highway lane closures planned as construction work continues on the LRT extension to Ottawa's east and west ends. Read More
September 12, 2026 - 04:00 | Aedan Helmer | Ottawa Citizen
Water chestnut, an invasive aquatic species, multiplies quickly and blocks the light other species rely on. The watershed council for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area is working to eradicate it from the Ottawa River and the Lake of Two Mountains.
September 12, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
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