Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. August 27th, 2025

OC Transpo is projecting a $46 million deficit this year, adding fuel to the fire that transit riders are facing a near-guaranteed fare hike in 2026. Stittsville councillor Glen Gower, who is also the Chair of Ottawa's Transit Committee, says the municipality was anticipating a deficit of $36 million for 2025, only for that real-time number to climb significantly higher. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. And sticking with municipal matters, Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante has been reprimanded by City Council over a series of social media debates. However, in an amended motion that was passed today, she will not be docked 3 days worth of salary for her past actions. She outlines her frustration with the City Commissioner’s ruling. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.