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Ottawa At Work - Sheila Pitt- Honouring an Ottawa trailblazer during Black History Month

Do you believe a fair deal between Canada and the United States is possible while Donald Trump is in the White House? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa’s mayoral race is pretty crowded, as 14 candidates have officially registered for the city’s top job. But over in North Grenville, Nancy Peckford won’t be fighting for any votes in late-October. That’s because nobody is running against her, meaning that she has been acclaimed for another 4-year term. She joins the program in Hour 3.

Do you believe a fair deal between Canada and the United States is possible while Donald Trump is in the White House? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa&rsquo;s mayoral race is pretty crowded, as 14 candidates have officially registered for the city&rsquo;s top job. But over in North Grenville, Nancy Peckford won&rsquo;t be fighting for any votes in late-October. That&rsquo;s because nobody is running against her, meaning that she has been acclaimed for another 4-year term. She joins the program in Hour 3.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. August 25th, 2026

We’ve got a handful of municipal announcements and pledges from both Ottawa and Gatineau. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent has the latest from the municipal campaign circuit in Hour 2. Meantime, it’s completely natural to feel dread over geopolitical decisions that we can’t directly control. That is, unless, you’re a member of the federal government or the Prime Minister himself. And while we collectively have some buying power over what’s happening, we can’t magically fix international trade deals or dictate foreign policy. And then, of course, U.S. President Trump trumpets the Trumpian narratives that we’ve all heard before. All of that, stockpiled at once, can create a feeling of helplessness. But how can you cut through the negative baloney? Benslyne Avril, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Westboro, offers some of her helpful pointers. Plus, we’ve got some extremely sad news out of Hollywood this afternoon, as country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Matt Demers remembers the life and legacy of one of America’s most humble music icons.

We&rsquo;ve got a handful of municipal announcements and pledges from both Ottawa and Gatineau. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent has the latest from the municipal campaign circuit in Hour 2. Meantime, it&rsquo;s completely natural to feel dread over geopolitical decisions that we can&rsquo;t directly control. That is, unless, you&rsquo;re a member of the federal government or the Prime Minister himself. And while we collectively have some buying power over what&rsquo;s happening, we can&rsquo;t magically fix international trade deals or dictate foreign policy. And then, of course, U.S. President Trump trumpets the Trumpian narratives that we&rsquo;ve all heard before. All of that, stockpiled at once, can create a feeling of helplessness. But how can you cut through the negative baloney? Benslyne Avril, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Westboro, offers some of her helpful pointers. Plus, we&rsquo;ve got some extremely sad news out of Hollywood this afternoon, as country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Matt Demers remembers the life and legacy of one of America&rsquo;s most humble music icons.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. August 25th, 2026

Chris Holski fills in for the vacationing Kristy Cameron. If you've delved into the depths of Canada's history, you know that Canada’s Great Lakes have a storied past. For over 100 years, Canada and the United States have peacefully shared them. But today, an interesting development in that lengthy history has surfaced, and it’s coming from the White House. And who else but U.S. President Trump. In a post to Truth Social, Trump is mulling over a name change, altering Lake Ontario to Lake America if he gets his way. Craig Baird from Canadian History EHX joins the program in Hour 1. But first, let’s take a look at why ‘The Donald’ is mad at Canada. From makeup products, to smartphones, to kitchen appliances, the Carney government is planning to hit America with dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs in the coming weeks. If launched on September 8th, this punch-back would impact roughly 700 different American products, and would be imposed on $27.6 billion worth of American imports. The tariffs would vary from 15 percent, to 25 percent, and even 50 percent. However, at the moment, energy-related countermeasures are off the table. Good enough, too far, or too weak? We check in with Dean Wood, the President of Borderworx Logistics. It helps Canadian companies distribute their products within the United States.

Chris Holski fills in for the vacationing Kristy Cameron. If you've delved into the depths of Canada's history, you know that Canada&rsquo;s Great Lakes have a storied past. For over 100 years, Canada and the United States have peacefully shared them. But today, an interesting development in that lengthy history has surfaced, and it&rsquo;s coming from the White House. And who else but U.S. President Trump. In a post to Truth Social, Trump is mulling over a name change, altering Lake Ontario to Lake America if he gets his way. Craig Baird from Canadian History EHX joins the program in Hour 1. But first, let&rsquo;s take a look at why &lsquo;The Donald&rsquo; is mad at Canada. From makeup products, to smartphones, to kitchen appliances, the Carney government is planning to hit America with dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs in the coming weeks. If launched on September 8th, this punch-back would impact roughly 700 different American products, and would be imposed on $27.6 billion worth of American imports. The tariffs would vary from 15 percent, to 25 percent, and even 50 percent. However, at the moment, energy-related countermeasures are off the table. Good enough, too far, or too weak? We check in with Dean Wood, the President of Borderworx Logistics. It helps Canadian companies distribute their products within the United States.

Ottawa At Work - Sheila Pitt- Honouring an Ottawa trailblazer during Black History Month

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