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Leslie speaks with Martin Firestone

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Wednesday, August 26th, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Wednesday, August 26th, 2026.

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Wed. August 26th, 2026

When thousands of homes flooded during the Canada Day storms, one move by the City of Ottawa aimed at alleviating extra stress for homeowners was to waive building permit fees for repairs. However, one Ottawa couple was sent an invoice for the permit. That is, until CTV Ottawa questioned the decision by city officials. CTV’s Katie Griffin joins guest host Chris Holski with the details. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

When thousands of homes flooded during the Canada Day storms, one move by the City of Ottawa aimed at alleviating extra stress for homeowners was to waive building permit fees for repairs. However, one Ottawa couple was sent an invoice for the permit. That is, until CTV Ottawa questioned the decision by city officials. CTV&rsquo;s Katie Griffin joins guest host Chris Holski with the details. Then, we preview tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you&rsquo;ll hear it live on CFRA&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Wed. August 26th, 2026

Should Canadian politicians be forced to disclose when they use Artificial Intelligence? Earlier in the program, we spoke to Nathalie A. Smuha, a Law Professor at the University of Toronto. She firmly believes that we need greater transparency when it comes to A.I. usage in the political arena. In fact, she argues that this slippery slope should be legislated, and that politicians should be required by law to watermark posts and disclose any form of Artificial Intelligence usage. We have seen this policy installed in European nations. Should Canada follow suit? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Hollywood has been hit hard yet again. Less than 24 hours after music icon Dolly Parton left this world, so did iconic actor Jim Curry. Like Dolly, he died at the age of 80. Like Dolly, he was liked by just about everyone. And his run with a certain movie franchise is still going strong, even though he is no longer with us. Joining us in Hour 3 is Sam Kellerman – the founder, director, and lead actor in Absent Friends Shadow Cast Production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Absent Friends Shadow Cast has been performing this iconic staple at Ottawa’s Mayfair Theatre for the past 16 years.

Should Canadian politicians be forced to disclose when they use Artificial Intelligence? Earlier in the program, we spoke to Nathalie A. Smuha, a Law Professor at the University of Toronto. She firmly believes that we need greater transparency when it comes to A.I. usage in the political arena. In fact, she argues that this slippery slope should be legislated, and that politicians should be required by law to watermark posts and disclose any form of Artificial Intelligence usage. We have seen this policy installed in European nations. Should Canada follow suit? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Meantime, Hollywood has been hit hard yet again. Less than 24 hours after music icon Dolly Parton left this world, so did iconic actor Jim Curry. Like Dolly, he died at the age of 80. Like Dolly, he was liked by just about everyone. And his run with a certain movie franchise is still going strong, even though he is no longer with us. Joining us in Hour 3 is Sam Kellerman &ndash; the founder, director, and lead actor in Absent Friends Shadow Cast Production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Absent Friends Shadow Cast has been performing this iconic staple at Ottawa&rsquo;s Mayfair Theatre for the past 16 years.

Leslie speaks with Martin Firestone

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