Instead of every 5 minutes, the LRT will be showing up every 10 minutes from 9 am to 3 pm ... AND from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. There are a LOT of people who didn't know about that. College Ward councillor Laine Johnson and many council colleagues were left in the dark.

Should cities offer cash incentives to attract doctors? You'll hear from the Canadian Public Health Association about the idea. We'll hear as well from a Huntsville councillor; they're (the municipality of Huntsville) offering cash incentives to attract doctors. Should cities be doing the same? That's our QOTD!

The city of Ottawa is turning to AI to determine if someone might be at risk of chronic homelessness. How will it work?

Also, what would you do to save money? Well, some people have resorted to living in their cars. #Sad.

Who is Gov. Tim Walz and what does he offer Kamala Harris as a VP? CTV U-S political analyst Eric Ham drops by to discuss.

Also, an ugly structure has Riverside South residents upset.

Kamala Harris chooses Tim Walz as running mate

Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss Kamala Harris choosing Tim Walz as her running mate.

On todays show:

• Hayley McGoldrick, Writer at Team Canada joins guest host Robin Gill to recap the memorable moments so far during the Olympics.

• Alexandra Monkhouse, Partner, Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers and Allison Venditti a human resources expert in Toronto and founder of advocacy group Moms at Work join guest host Robin Gill to discuss if women commonly lose their job on maternity or parental leave.

• Ian Lee, Associate Professor with Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business joins guest host Robin Gill to talk about market volatility.

• The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Saeed Selvam and Shachi Kurl.

• Elliot Tepper, Senior Fellow at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University joins Robin Gill to discuss what a potential retaliation from Israel would look like.

Canada keeps picking up medals at the Summer Games in Paris.

Why is Ottawa's heat and humidity more dangerous than it seems? A professor of physiology explains.

Over half of Ontarians say they engage in risky driving behaviour; CAA survey. Michael Stewart, Community Relations Consultant for CAA South Central Ontario goes over the numbers.

Plus, Mr. Hollywood drops by with his 'Flaming Thumbs' reviews of three new flicks in theaters. Later, with the long weekend here, we list-off everything that's going on around the city.

Later, imagine taking public transit from B.C. to Mexico. One man DID make the journey from Canada to Tijuana.

Also, more and more funeral homes are seeing a rise in the number of bodies that go unclaimed. (Just tragic)

Finally, did you know that the Ottawa River has CLEANER water than the Seine River? In fact, the Seine River has bacteria levels 5x higher than the Ottawa River.

Host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

• Melanie Dirks, Professor in the department of psychology at McGill University joins Scott Reid to discuss fears and phobias and how to overcome them.

• Scott recaps historical moments that have happened on August 2nd throughout history.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2.

Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Andrew Perez, Principal at Perez Strategies and a Liberal strategist and Karen Gordon, Principal, Gordon Strategy.

• Has the US election been totally reset now that Harris is taking the helm?

• Premier Doug Ford’s office directed Metrolinx to keep Crosstown opening date secret, emails show

• Discussion of what we've been focused on in these Olympic games - Summer McIntosh, the women's soccer drone scandal

• Any plans for the long weekend and are there any fears and phobias you have conquered

A flyer circulating in Vanier is suggesting residents should report problem locations to Ottawa Police, Ottawa Bylaw, or the Vanier Community Association. The latter of those three are the authors of this flyer. In today's QOTD, we want to gather your feedback about neighbourhood snitch lines. Are they necessary or are they far too excessive? Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante joins the program with her two cents. Meantime, buyers purchasing newly-built homes will now have 30 years to pay off a mortgage instead of 25 years. What do the new rules mean? Lauren van den Berg, the CEO and President of Mortgage Professionals Canada, discusses the significance of these changes. Plus, we go In The Garden with gardening expert Carson Arthur.

Robin Gill is filling in for Vassy Kapelos, as an historic prisoner swap is unfolding between Russia and the United States. And for captured Canadian Paul Whelan, his moment of freedom has finally arrived. We deliver the latest developments as the show rolls on. Meantime, U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump is making headlines for his controversial comments at a Black journalists' panel. That story is coming up in Hour 2. Plus, we talk science with CTV's Dan Riskin.

After 3 drownings at Britannia Beach (between 2020 and 2023), a lifesaving audit report is out. Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh comments on the report's recommendations. Meantime, some Canadian employers are allegedly hiring 'underqualified' staff members in order to save on costs. We dig deeper in Hour 2. Plus, what happens when former Olympians transition back to real life, and need to find a different revenue streamline? Sometimes, it is a struggle, and the amount of available federal resources are not enough to keep them out of debt. We speak with Jane Roos, the founder of CAN Fund. And finally, the Summer of Summer McIntosh continues!

Robin Gill is filling in for Vassy Kapelos this week. Canada's Summer McIntosh has captured Olympic Gold in Swimming, her first-ever golden memory on the world's biggest stage. Petra Huve, an Assistant Coach with the Etobicoke Swim Club, joins the show to discuss Summer's outstanding achievements. Meantime, the Women's Soccer Team has tried to appeal their 6-point standings deduction. Sadly, that was a swing-and-miss outcome. Plus, should Canadian provinces pay the tab for weight loss medications? The debate floor opens in Hour 1.

On Monday, it was announced that OC Transpo would be reducing its midday O-Train service, effective this Fall. Just before Labour Day, Line 1 would be running every 10 minutes on weekdays between 9am and 3pm. Peak periods, of course, remain the typical 5-minute target. However, a handful of councillors feel blindsided by these changes, and are worried that post-secondary students won’t trust our transit system as often. We dig deeper in Hour 1. According to Somerset councillor Ariel Troster, when the City of Ottawa amped up police presence in the ByWard Market this Summer, it pushed more of Ottawa’s vulnerable residents into Centretown. As a result, it has placed ‘additional pressure’ on resources in this neighbourhood. Here to explain further is Brenda Knight, a Board Member with the Centretown Community Association. Plus, Ottawa Police will soon have a second pair of eyes in the sky, an effort to help its officers crack down on carjackers and street-racers.

Robin Gill is filling in for the vacationing Vassy Kapelos this week. We start today’s show in Paris, as the world gathers for the 2024 Summer Games. However, the French taxpayers will be spending more than $11 billion to host these events. Will this two-week party produce any significant results for the French economy? Moshe Lander digs deeper in Hour 1. While we are on the subject of finances, the average Canadian family has seen its tax bill increase by 2705 percent between 1961 and 2023. That’s according to new data from the Fraser Institute. We dissect those jaw-dropping numbers with Jake Fuss, the company’s Director of Fiscal Studies. Plus, we turn our attention back to Alberta, as the wildfires continue to burn in Jasper. How are businesses preparing to rebuild once the dust settles, and how long could this agonizing journey take?