Another day, another setback for Ottawa’s LRT system. Due to software issues, the pre-trial running period on the unopened East Extension cannot commence until November. Originally, that testing was supposed to happen sometime this month. Laura Shantz, a board member with Ottawa Transit Riders, delivers instant reaction. Then, we turn our attention to Ottawa’s mayoral race, where taxes are top of mind on the campaign trail. In this weekend’s edition of City In Review with Andrew Pinsent, he gets an explainer on property taxes. Andy joins us for a quick tee-up in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

Another day, another setback for Ottawa&rsquo;s LRT system. Due to software issues, the pre-trial running period on the unopened East Extension cannot commence until November. Originally, that testing was supposed to happen sometime this month. Laura Shantz, a board member with Ottawa Transit Riders, delivers instant reaction. Then, we turn our attention to Ottawa&rsquo;s mayoral race, where taxes are top of mind on the campaign trail. In this weekend&rsquo;s edition of City In Review with Andrew Pinsent, he gets an explainer on property taxes. Andy joins us for a quick tee-up in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. October 2nd, 2026

A proposed high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto could cost billions more than the federal government’s original estimate. That’s according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The report estimates that the project will cost between $75 billion to $113 billion, compared with the government’s prior estimate of $60 billion to $90 billion. Among the largest cost drivers is a proposed 15-kilometre tunnel into Montreal. And factoring that tunnel between Montreal and Laval, the PBO’s calculation includes 7 stops. However, Kingston is not one of them, and they are under consideration by Alto. If they are added, we’ll have to tack on another 50 kilometres to the track, and that would drive up costs significantly. Kristy Cameron checks in with Conservative Transport Critic Dan Albas. He is the MP for Okanagan Lake West – South Kelowna. Plus, will a New Brunswick island run dry because of the Canada-USA trade war? CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on that.

A proposed high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto could cost billions more than the federal government&rsquo;s original estimate. That&rsquo;s according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The report estimates that the project will cost between $75 billion to $113 billion, compared with the government&rsquo;s prior estimate of $60 billion to $90 billion. Among the largest cost drivers is a proposed 15-kilometre tunnel into Montreal. And factoring that tunnel between Montreal and Laval, the PBO&rsquo;s calculation includes 7 stops. However, Kingston is not one of them, and they are under consideration by Alto. If they are added, we&rsquo;ll have to tack on another 50 kilometres to the track, and that would drive up costs significantly. Kristy Cameron checks in with Conservative Transport Critic Dan Albas. He is the MP for Okanagan Lake West &ndash; South Kelowna. Plus, will a New Brunswick island run dry because of the Canada-USA trade war? CFRA&rsquo;s Chris Holski has more on that.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. October 2nd, 2026

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, October 2nd, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, October 2nd, 2026.

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Fri. October 2nd, 2026

What is the real risk posed to killer whales on the Southern B.C. coast from the new pipeline plan? It might not be what you think. Graham speaks with Professor Andrew Trites, the Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia.

What is the real risk posed to killer whales on the Southern B.C. coast from the new pipeline plan? It might not be what you think. Graham speaks with Professor Andrew Trites, the Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia.

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. October 2nd, 2026

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