Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. August 6th, 2025
August 6, 2025
By the end of this month, and just in time for a brand-new learning season, the OC Transpo Youth Pass will be no more. Troy Charter, the Interim GM for OC Transpo, broke the news in a recent memo to City Council. Right now, the monthly Youth Pass costs $104 per month, while the monthly Adult Pass is $135 per month. And as you might expect, the city’s biggest transit critics are not impressed. We dig deeper in Hour 1 with David Jeanes, a spokesperson for Transport Action Canada. Plus, Kristy’s Summer Hit List continues to heat up, as we shout out a handful of must-see Summer attractions all across the National Capital Region. Joining the show with her selections is Katherine Dines from MOVE 100. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
Unpublished Newswire
Vancouver has the second-lowest amount of industrial land in the Metro region, with a greater proportion of the industries on its almost 650 hectares classified as small.It also has the highest vacancy rate in the region, with the most recent quarterly brokerage reports pegging that at 5.2 per cent.
August 23, 2025 - 07:30 | Frances Bula | The Globe and Mail
As Canada's wildfire seasons continue to get worse, the country's firefighting and prevention strategies are being scrutinized both at home and abroad.
August 23, 2025 - 07:00 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada
Food organizations across Ontario are urging hotel chains to take stronger action on food waste by finding solutions to donate excess meals amid rising hunger and climate concerns.
August 23, 2025 - 07:00 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Ottawa
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