Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 16th, 2025
July 16, 2025
Do you remember when a crowd of Carleton candidates prepared for battle during April’s federal election? It partially led to Pierre Poilievre’s dismissal as the longtime MP for that riding. Well, next month, Poilievre will be attempting a political resurgence, as he tries to re-enter the House of Commons as an Alberta MP. This time, over 50 candidates will be standing in his way. CFRA’s Chris Holski delivers the latest developments. Plus, there has been a growing uproar as to how e-scooters and e-bikes are being regulated. A big part of that confusion is the amount of legislation that’s already in place, and it’s not very vast. We dig deeper with Julie Beun, who is a spokesperson for CAA North and East Ontario.
Unpublished Newswire
While Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. autos, steel and aluminum will remain for now, many have been lifted, meaning the cost of things like orange juice will be cheaper.
August 24, 2025 - 16:29 | Amy Judd | Global News - Canada
An out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia is expected to spread Sunday, with authorities warning of “a challenging day” ahead in the province’s Annapolis County.Officials from the Department of Natural Resources say the Long Lake fire will likely intensify due to hot, windy, and dry weather conditions, and they have recommended more evacuations in the area.
August 24, 2025 - 16:14 | Alex Nino Gheciu | The Globe and Mail
Far below the seals and belugas that dive gracefully through Quebec’s Saguenay fjord, there are small creatures burrowing in the sea floor mud that scientists believe play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change.Earlier this month, scientists from the United Kingdom and Université Laval spent several days on the fjord’s bumpy waters, grabbing samples from 200 metres below in a quest to track the life in the mud.
August 24, 2025 - 15:57 | Morgan Lowrie | The Globe and Mail
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