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Publication Date: August 17, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 17th, 2026
August 17, 2026
The mayoral campaign in Ottawa is heating up, with Election Night just 70 days away. And earlier this morning, the present-day Mayor unveiled his transit plan beyond 2026. The big headline from Mark Sutcliffe: A pledge to cut the cost of adult transit passes by $43.50. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 3. Meantime, another one of Trump’s tariff deadlines is fast approaching. Will an agreement be reached to avoid absolute disaster? We dig deeper with our Political Heat Panel.
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If no one signs up before 2 p.m. today, incumbent city councillors in four wards will automatically secure re-election. Meanwhile, Mark Sutcliffe has secured endorsements from former mayors Jim Watson, Jim Durrell and Jackie Holzman.
August 21, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Quebec's Charter of the French language grants children with serious learning issues a waiver allowing them to be educated in English. But education specialists say the process is too difficult and rejection rates are high, effectively preventing some students with disabilities from pursuing higher education.
August 21, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Year-round shipping is possible on Hudson Bay without the use of the most expensive icebreakers, a spokesperson for Premier Wab Kinew says.
August 20, 2026 - 23:55 | | CBC News - Canada
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