Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 29th, 2025

As Canadians prepare to celebrate the country's 158th birthday, the official July 1st lineup has been unveiled by Canadian Heritage. It features names like Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane, and Randy Bachman from BTO. And as Parliament Hill continues its overdue facelift, LeBreton Flats will once again be the flagship location for this year's festivities. In your view, what is the biggest draw for this year's party? What is the 2025 lineup lacking? That's up for debate in Hour 3, as we tackle today's Question of the Day. Plus, it’s time to dig out those green thumbs and send your gardening-related inquiries to gardening expert Carson Arthur! He joins the program for his weekly visit just after the 4:30 newscast.