Ottawa’s Mayor is addressing Canada’s Capital this afternoon, as new data rolls in about the July 1st floods and the damage they caused. How are the recovery efforts looking right now? Is more DRAO assistance on the way? We take you live to Ottawa City Hall. Meantime, since the start of 2026, 7 fatal collisions have unfolded on Highway 17, as provincial officials prepare to take action. They are putting plans in motion to make the highway safer for motorists. Renfrew Mayor Tom Sidney joins the show in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

The Morning Rush - Prominent Ottawa real estate broker and CFRA host Paul Rushforth passes away at 52
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The Morning Rush - Andy's Best Binges - July 27, 2026
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