Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 18th, 2025

Andrew Pinsent is filling in for the vacationing Kristy Cameron this week. And as thousands of Canadians try to enjoy their moments of paradise, it's tough to do if your summertime plans revolve around Air Canada flights. As of right now, due to a flight attendant strike, there are none in the sky. That reality is not likely to change anytime soon, with some union members willing to spend time behind bars if the strike is deemed illegal. We dig deeper in Hour 1 with Barry Eidlin, an Associate Professor of Sociology at McGill University. Over in Kanata, the construction of a tunnel under Terry Fox Drive means plenty of lane reductions and detours over the coming years. We do a vibe check with Kanata North councillor Cathy Curry. Plus, a countdown announcement from Taylor Swift turns out to be anti-climactic, and people still ate it up. Filling us in on the details is CFRA's Maryanne McLarty, who is also a noted 'Swiftie'.