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Publication Date: August 2, 2025 - 07:47
Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. August 1st, 2025
August 2, 2025

The August 1st trade deadline has come and gone without a deal between Canada and the United States. U.S. President signed an executive order hiking tariffs to 35% on some Canadian goods. Canada, (bad) deal or no deal? We get reaction from Canada's former Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay. Plus, have you turned to AI to help with your mental health? More and more people are doing so, but it does come with some warnings. Kristy speaks with Benslyne Avril, an Ottawa psychotherapist, about the dangers of sharing personal issues with an AI bot. Later, we continue Kristy's Summer Hit List with CFRA's Emma Kelly; she drops by with her suggestions on places to go and things to do.
Ren Alva is no stranger to leaving a good tip.The Edmonton university student believes in tipping service workers for a job well done, even leaving more during the holidays and after special events.
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August 24, 2025 - 20:38 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
MISSISSAUGA — Brooke Henderson is again the CPKC Women's Open champion. Read More
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