Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. August 19th, 2026

It's Wednesday, which means it’s time for The Check-Up with Manotick-based family doctor Alykhan Abdulla. And in just a few weeks, we’ll be entering a new learning season, as parents all across Canada’s Capital and beyond are trying to remember where they put the lunch containers. Today, we break down the makings of a healthy lunch. Meantime, as a reported deal between Canada and the United States surfaces, local business owners are breathing a momentary sigh of relief. We hear from a local boutique owner and see how they are faring. Plus, a crowd of residents in Greely got a rude awakening last night, as a propane truck crash forced a series of evacuations. Trisha Presley called 9-1-1 after the tanker crashed near her home. She pays us a visit in Hour 2.