Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. December 19th, 2025

Canadian Blood Services is calling on Canadians to book appointments. Would you be more likely to donate blood if you received an envelope with cash inside? Kristy poses that question to the Canadian Health Coalition's National Policy Director, who believes this idea is a terrible one. Meantime, the Ford government is helping New York State develop and deploy nuclear technologies. We deliver the details in Hour 1. Plus, our Ottawa Now Gift Guide continues with CTV Ottawa's Tyler Fleming.