Ottawa jewelers, small shops face tariff threats | CTV News Ottawa at Six for Tuesday, July 21, 2026

[00:00:00]Tonight, she planned to renovate, sell, and repay her loans.

[00:00:07]>> Over $135,000, and I'm now struggling [music] to make payments while I'm trying to refix my house.

[00:00:13]>> Now she's facing the possibility of bankruptcy [music] after the Canada Day floods left her unable to list her Bell's Corner's property. Now drowning in debt.

[00:00:23]>> New tariff threats, more feisty back and forth. There is not a chance in hell that US alcohol is going back on the shelf >> and more uncertainty [music] over what lies ahead for many businesses in this region.

[00:00:34]>> We have to stand up for ourselves, but I think it's important that we get to the negotiating table as [music] business people >> and housing the sometimes forgotten victims of the wildfires. [music] >> We are expecting probably within the coming weeks dozens of requests. The foster pet business is booming and one local organization is looking for more volunteers to step up while so many Ontario [music] families are out of their homes.

[00:01:06]Good evening. We begin tonight with the story of an Ottawa woman who fears she may lose her life savings after the Canada Day storm sent sewer water flooding into her basement in Bell's Corners. Like so many in the city, she is still waiting on her insurance company, but she's running out of time.

[00:01:21]CTV's Austin Lee is following this for us tonight and joins us live with the details. Austin?

[00:01:25]>> Yeah, Patricia. Katherine Peterin says she's been living in her garage for the past 3 weeks because she's scared of the air quality inside her home due to potential mold. And if that's not bad enough, she finds herself under a mountain of debt as well. debt that she took on to renovate her house before plans to sell just weeks before the flood.

[00:01:46]>> It's been devastating. Absolutely devastating. I'm living in fear every night, every day.

[00:01:52]>> 3 weeks after the Canada Day storm sent waste water rushing into her basement.

[00:01:57]Katherine Petkin is still searching for answers from her insurance provider.

[00:02:02]>> Some people got clean water in. I got poop water in my hose. To make matters worse, before the flood, she took on a significant amount of debt to renovate her home.

[00:02:12]>> I took out so many loans on my house, over $135,000, and I'm now struggling to make payments while I'm trying to refix my house.

[00:02:23]>> Her plan to sell the home as soon as the work was done. And according to her realtor, >> in November, he said he could list the house for 400,000. When it came out in March, he said he could list it for over 600,000.

[00:02:36]>> But now she needs to redo nearly all of the work. The parent company of Economical Insurance says we continue to be actively engaged throughout her claim, maintaining regular contact, adding, "We remain committed to working closely with her to complete the remaining repairs as quickly as possible." The company has also replaced her hot water tank and has committed to replacing her furnace. But Peterkin still has pressing questions.

[00:03:02]>> Freaking call me back. Just give me an estimate so I can start getting the work done.

[00:03:08]>> The Insurance Bureau of Canada says this type of insurance claim usually takes up to 6 weeks.

[00:03:14]>> But on the scale that we saw uh on July 1st where there were somewhere in the neighborhood of 6,000 people affected, these things can take longer.

[00:03:25]>> But time is something Peterkin may not have. I don't have money to cover my financing.

[00:03:33]So, I have about two to three months left before I have to file for bankruptcy.

[00:03:37]>> And as Peterin awaits for her insurance provider, she was hoping to get some support from the province, but the disaster recovery assistance for Ontarians program only covers overland flooding and her neighborhood isn't even covered by the program as it stands.

[00:03:53]Patricia, >> CTV's Austin Lee live for us tonight.

[00:03:56]Thank you.

[00:03:58]Well, tensions with the US back in the spotlight tonight with Donald Trump reigniting the trade war, threatening new 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods. Tonight, we're hearing directly from the US president who is sharing his reasoning for the new duties.

[00:04:13]>> Canada's been very very tough on us over the years, for many years, and no other president's done anything about it. I I love Canada. I love the people of Canada. many friends that live in Canada. But their leadership from Trudeau to the current leadership um I mean in all fairness to them, they need us to survive. Without us, there's no way they can survive.

[00:04:38]>> Trump making those comments in the Oval Office today. He was asked if these new tariffs are because of the wildfire smoke drifting over American cities, but he says he's looking at imposing separate levies for that. Prime Minister Mark Harney was asked today if Canada will respond with counter tariffs.

[00:04:53]>> We have a situation where these the American tariffs, the 338 tariffs will come into effect in 29 days. Um uh and we will look at all options in terms of how we would respond if they do come into effect. Um that's part of what we'll be discussing with premers. Um also in parallel as I just said that I'd spoken with the president, we agreed to intensify discussions. will begin that uh right away.

[00:05:21]>> Carney also pointed out that the new tariffs violate the Canada US Mexico trade agreement. Well, the prime minister met with the premers this afternoon and the provincial booze bans were certainly expected to be a topic of discussion. The US cited the decision to pull American alcohol off Canadian shelves as one of the reasons for these latest tariff threats. CTV Stephan Keys is here with the latest on this tonight.

[00:05:42]Steph, >> Patricia, we are hearing from the White House on this today. And the White House says the ban of US alcohol here in Ontario and other provinces along with dairy supply management and auto tariffs all amount to unfair trade practices.

[00:05:55]But it appears the premers are unwilling to back down. The provincial leaders are meeting in Charlotte Town for the first minister's meeting. Carney joined virtually today. The prime minister's office says they discussed the latest trade actions and the ongoing action taken by provinces. Earlier today, Carney said any decision to put American alcohol back on the shelves would be up to the premers, but it appears that won't be happening anytime soon.

[00:06:21]>> There is not a chance in hell that US alcohol is going back on the shelf in British Columbia. Uh, and I'm proud of that and I know the British Columbians support that. Uh and the idea of the president that he can bully us into uh whatever he wishes is incorrect.

[00:06:36]>> If these talks fail in 29 days, we need to hit him back as hard as we can. I'm tired of the bully trying to take our lunch money all the time. We always seem to be on our back heels. We need to be on the offense, not constantly on the defense with President Trump. We need to stand up to the bully and we need to hit him tariff to tariff.

[00:07:01]And it's not just the premier. Many Canadians say now is not the right time to bring American alcohol back to the shelves.

[00:07:07]>> Why should we after everything that's going on now? You should just take care of yourself.

[00:07:14]>> I wouldn't want to give the Donald that advantage or that >> satisfaction.

[00:07:20]>> Yeah. Yeah. He's he's a big >> bully.

[00:07:24]>> Orange bully.

[00:07:27]I've had enough. I would never buy it because Trump doesn't have any respect for us Canadians. So why give him any respect by giving our money?

[00:07:34]>> I support it 100%. I don't buy US products unless I'm pushed against a wall to do so.

[00:07:41]>> There are some mixed reactions out there as well, but Canadians are weighing in with their elbows up, not wanting to suffer any further financially, but also not wanting to surrender to economic attacks or punishment from the US president. In the meantime, there was progress made on interprovincial sales of alcohol at today's first minister's meeting. Nine premers say they're removing a major barrier to make it easier for brewers and distillers to sell booze to Canadians outside of their home provinces. And many Canadians are raising a glass to that. Patricia, >> indeed. CTV Stefan Keys live for us tonight. Thanks, Steph. Well, the new tariffs cover a wide range of products from dairy to alcohol, hockey equipment, honey, and even jewelry. and small businesses here in Ottawa are worried about what all of this could mean for them. CTV's Tyler Fleming joins us now with more on this. Tyler?

[00:08:29]>> Yeah, Patricia. The tariffs target around 28 billion worth of Canadian exports, but for many small businesses, it's not just about the products on the list. It's the uncertainty itself that can change what they buy and how consumers spend. At Lamezone Jewelers, most of their products are Canadianmade.

[00:08:48]>> 20% is made in the US. So therefore, um, we're in a good position.

[00:08:53]>> Jewelry is among the latest Canadian products caught in the new round of US tariffs. Owner Brent Harden says his concern isn't Trump's latest threat of duties. It's the uncertainty of possible counter tariffs, leaving him reluctant to make major buys from American suppliers.

[00:09:10]>> It's uneasiness between the two countries, and it causes this weariness and this nervousness and this uh issue with business in general. And even the fact that they're being talked about sends a shock wave of fear through consumers.

[00:09:23]>> Experts say the effects of tariffs ripple far beyond the products directly targeted.

[00:09:28]>> Businesses won't spend as much right now on investment. Businesses um may have to raise prices, you know, if they feel they have to hedge their bets.

[00:09:37]Businesses may lay off people. Consumers are nervous they might lose their job.

[00:09:40]And all these things add up to potential impact negatively to retail sales.

[00:09:46]>> We have to stand up for ourselves. But I think it's important that we get to the negotiating table.

[00:09:51]>> Prime Minister Mark Carney says the two countries will now be intensifying negotiations. But regardless of political outcome, many say the best counter to US tariffs is to keep Canadian dollars where they belong.

[00:10:04]>> Shop local so that at least, you know, and it's good for the economy on this side.

[00:10:10]>> Now, whether these tariffs ultimately take effect is yet to be seen. The Trump administration has a track record of delaying or revising its plans. As it stands now, these measures are scheduled to take effect August 19th. Patricia, >> a month to wait and watch. All right, CTV's Tyler Fleming live for us tonight.

[00:10:29]Thank you. Well, the fallout continues this evening after the city unveiled a plan for an ad campaign to encourage federal public servants to stay downtown after work to help alleviate rush hour traffic on the roads and transit. The mayor now attempting to clarify things after backlash. A city report says the $50,000 campaign is meant to quote encourage workers and visitors to extend their time in the area in order to spread the egress from downtown over a longer period. But in a letter to city staff obtained by CTV News, the mayor writes, "I want to address and correct the misinterpretations and mischaracterizations that have been circulating regarding the city's approach to communicating transportation plans for the fall." quote, "There will be no effort to direct people to stay downtown longer than they want to, and any suggestion of that is misleading.

[00:11:17]The campaign is set to launch in August."

[00:11:22]Still ahead, enjoy the [music] ride and the music. OC Transo launches its new busker program. That story [music] coming up.

[00:11:32]Well, taking a live look through our Centennial Glass Sky Cam. 19° out there right now. looks fairly calm in the moment, but it was an interesting day, Jackie, where we were certainly seeing lots of red on the weather boards, warnings and uh advisories and whatnot.

[00:11:47]How are things looking right now?

[00:11:49]>> Things are improving, Patricia, but we still do have a severe thunderstorm watch in effect. And yeah, correct. Uh since 100 p.m., we have seen thunderstorms with uh light rain showers moving through and blanketing eastern Ontario. You'd mentioned it. It did prompt at times a tornado warning in effect. since lifted here in Ottawa. It is moving and making its way northeast at 65 kilometers per hour. Right now, it's in place for Mont Trumbla. Um severe thunderstorm warning still in place for just close to the Hawkbury area, but it keeps moving eastward. So, it should be lifting closer to the 7:00 hour. But again, severe thunderstorm watch still in effect for most of eastern Ontario, especially along the Seaway. What does this evening look like? Well, we are seeing a little bit of a break between the precipitation, but by 10 p.m. we are likely going to see more weather activity around Brockville and Cornwall. This could extend into the midnight hour where we could see another chance of rain showers moving through Ottawa, but it will clear out by the time Wednesday morning rolls around. We'll get a closer look at these details and your temperature in just a bit. Ottawa police have concluded the investigation into the double murder suicide in Finley Creek last month.

[00:12:53]Police say 40-year-old Muhammad Alami murdered his two sons, aged 7 and 12, before taking his own life. According to the investigation, Alami picked up the boys for his scheduled parenting time on Saturday, June 27th. He killed them inside the home on Mandeville Crescent late the next day or in the early morning hours of June 29th. Police say he then set fire to his dentist office in Irakqua before dying by suicide in his vehicle near Keville. Alami was on probation at the time after he was found guilty of threatening his ex-wife.

[00:13:27]Four separate violent incidents in the Byward Market area in just over a week.

[00:13:31]But today, Ottawa's chief of police says the market is safe. The chief addressing a spate of violence in the last several days, including two incidents this weekend, both at the intersection of George Street and Cumberland Streets.

[00:13:43]CTV's Dylan Dyson joins us with more on this. Dylan, >> Patricia, those four violent incidents, including two at that one intersection this past weekend, prompting the chief this morning to address safety concerns, but reassuring residents may be a tough cell.

[00:14:00]>> Living and working at the corner of George and Cumberland Streets for more than 20 years, Dong Wong sees everything that happens at this intersection.

[00:14:09]>> They always fight to go there, bunch of people. He has a big uh uh acts in the in in in his time to fight.

[00:14:18]>> And lately, Wong says the violence in the area is getting worse.

[00:14:23]>> Last Friday, actually, uh another stabbing over there.

[00:14:27]>> Over the weekend, police were called to Cumberland and George for an assault on Saturday and then called back again on Sunday for another incident. Two men both suffered head injuries over the weekend. And last week, two stabbings just blocks away at George and Dalhuzzi and at RTO and Cumberland. Speaking on CTV your Morning Ottawa, Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stub says that doesn't mean the market is unsafe.

[00:14:52]>> People need to know that the byward market is safe. Um there are certain areas, there is no doubt, that are um a little problematic. We know those areas where the vulnerable populations do congregate.

[00:15:02]>> I lived in this area almost 20 years. I know uh 5 years ago. I know 10 years ago. I know right now. So from my views right now, nothing.

[00:15:13]>> Stub says recent violent incidents are not random and that Ottawa police have a comprehensive plan to be present in the byward market.

[00:15:22]>> We also have our market safe program where in the evenings and uh late into the night we uh we have extra officers to ensure the safety in the bar district as well. But those who have been present in the market for years are not convinced.

[00:15:38]>> Right now, many people told me uh they feel unsafe.

[00:15:43]>> Along with an increase in officers, Stub says the police plan includes neighborhood resource teams, community policing officers, special conals, and traffic officers conducting proactive and reactive work, managing social disorder, and targeting prolific offenders in retail theft and drug trafficking. Patricia, >> CTV's Dylan Dyson live for us tonight.

[00:16:04]Thank you.

[00:16:05]>> Well, meantime, Ottawa police say they have solved the mystery of a crossbow bolt found lodged in an Orleans home.

[00:16:11]The incident happened last month at a home on Plane Hill Drive near the Lain Conservation Park where coyotes were causing concerns at the time. Police say someone admitted to firing the crossbow at a coyote which was walking along a nearby pathway. The bolt missed the animal and ended up in the back of the home. No one was injured. Police say the individual was deemed suitable for diversion and will not be charged. That coyote den in the park is no longer occupied. A 56-year-old Ottawa man is facing a stunt driving charge after he was caught going 112 km over the speed limit. Officers pulled him over on Riverside Drive Saturday night going 172 kilometers an hour. The speed limit there is 60. He received an immediate 30-day license suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 2 weeks.

[00:16:58]Investigators are searching for the cause of a house fire near Mooney's Bay Park. It broke out around 4:15 this morning on Flannry Drive. Multiple people called 911 about the blaze and also reported hearing a loud bang when firefighters arrived on scene. 4 minutes later, the home was fully engulfed in smoke and flames and the fire had spread to the roof of a neighboring house. No one was inside the home at the time. At one point, firefighters were forced to evacuate because of a partial structural collapse. The fire was under control about an hour later. One person was assessed at the scene for a minor injury.

[00:17:31]Well, turning now to the latest on the situation in northern Ontario. As raging wildfires continue to force communities to evacuate, rescue organizations in our region are preparing for an influx of animals in need and putting out a call for more fosters. CTV's Caitlyn Wilson has the story.

[00:17:47]>> Go get him.

[00:17:49]>> For the past month and a half, four-month-old Cooper has been part of Brie Moffett's family. taken in as a foster through Rocky Road Rescue until he finds his forever home.

[00:18:00]>> It's been really rewarding. It's nice to see him like open up his shell, um, learn how to be braver out in public, around other dogs.

[00:18:07]>> Now, the organization is putting a call out for more people to open their homes to help care for dogs rescued from Northern Ontario, where wildfires have already forced the evacuation of more than a dozen communities, mostly First Nations. We are expecting probably within the coming weeks dozens of requests for intakes from Ontario and especially Quebec as well, just based on where Ottawa is located.

[00:18:30]>> Last night, for example, we sent out uh this ambulance with a team full of volunteers to go into Armstrong.

[00:18:36]>> Paul Bishop is with Northern Reach Network on the front lines in Thunder Bay. He says they've already taken in dozens of animals and expect that number to rise rapidly as more communities are forced to evacuate. They're being forced to leave their homes with little to no notice for some of them. And we've actually been helping them, trying to figure out how to get their animals out of the community after they've been evacuated.

[00:18:59]>> The organization is looking to rescues across southern and eastern Ontario, asking those with room to help with intake. And to help answer that call, Rocky Road Rescue is hoping to bring on more fosters, >> folks who are willing to donate their time, their home, and their hearts.

[00:19:14]Alicia Seven says you don't need a big house or backyard to help, just a willingness to learn. We provide daily tips, tricks, training, guidance, check-ins, phone calls, etc. We also cover all the supplies needed for fostering, and we cover any sort of monetary medical expenses as well.

[00:19:32]>> And while the hope is that many of the animals displaced by the wildfires will eventually return to their owners, in the meantime, rescues say they need a soft place to land.

[00:19:42]>> It's very rewarding. I think it's uh definitely worth it and you get puppy snuggles. How can you say no?

[00:19:47]>> Caitlyn Wilson, CTV News.

[00:19:50]>> Well, Chio has a new chief of staff and chief medical officer. Dr. Jean Philipe Vici will be appointed to the role as of September 1st. He's a longtime member of the Chio team and has spent two decades caring for children and youth.

[00:20:03]>> Learning to resist the urge to compete with the train when it comes in that ding ding ding ding ding ding ding. I want to match up with it um or overpower it, but I know I can't.

[00:20:13]You've heard [music] those train bells.

[00:20:14]Now add in the guitars and microphones after the break. The new sound taking over some OC Transpo stations. Bit of a concert there. Jackie.

[00:20:23]>> Well, thanks so much, Patricia. You'll take a look or you'll feel it outside right now. The conditions have cooled down a bit. We will have another cool weather day [music] for the capital.

[00:20:32]About 20° is the anticipated day to high. It'll be quite windy, too, [music] with gusts between 20 to 40 kilometers per hour. So, a cloudy, rainy start to the day. Might be a little bit of sunshine the closer we get to [music] the 8:00 hour for tomorrow. Here's a live look through our Centennial Glass Sky Cam. It's 19° out right now, showcasing [music] Kaki Point. And a reminder, sunset is closer to 8:40 tonight.

[00:20:58]Well, I am told things are moving relatively well tonight and it looks like [music] no terrible backups to let you know about at this time. You have to love a summer evening commute.

[00:21:09]And there's a new soundtrack to your daily commute on public transit, OC Transpo's new Obusker program started this week. It aims to both highlight local musicians and provide a little pickme up during the weekday grind.

[00:21:21]Here's CTV's Lea Lorac.

[00:21:23]>> A terrain's bell isn't the only sound at Bayiew station.

[00:21:31][singing] >> Clarissa Forin's voice fills the platform with a melody that cuts through the morning rush. learning to resist the urge to compete with the train when it comes in that ding ding ding ding ding ding ding. I want to match up with it.

[00:21:44]Um or overpower it, but I know I can.

[00:21:47]So, [singing] [music] >> she is one of dozens of buskers whose latest gig is along the Confederation line. The Ouskers program is made up of about 60 local musicians volunteering their time.

[00:22:01]>> Oh, lovely. Yeah, I just heard it now, so that sounds great. Forton's a transit user herself.

[00:22:08]>> Constantly I come in and out of the station almost every day >> and know that getting to work can be stressful.

[00:22:14]>> I definitely hope to be soothing. Um I hope to be calming. I didn't pick any like angry songs. This is the first week of the Obusker program where musicians just like Clarissa will be at 12 stations along light once seven days a week. I have [singing] no >> her songs, including one she wrote herself, stops people like Mary Mena in their tracks.

[00:22:41]>> So, it's like I guess it's like a stop to see the world around me a little bit, like not be so centered and like, you know, where I'm going, when I'm coming from.

[00:22:50]>> OC Transpo wants to run the program year round. Oh, >> it's fantastic. It's great to see them out and have a little bit more community in the beginning of the day.

[00:23:00]>> For Forton, it's [music] a chance to turn an ordinary commute into an unexpected concert. Even if I I play a song that's a little bit obscure, um it might be a song that's really special to somebody. Um and and that might get their attention. Uh and yeah, the uh the randomness of being a part of someone's day even for a little bit.

[00:23:25]Le Rock, CTV News.

[00:23:28]>> Pretty talented. Well, after a sunny start to the work week, the rain unfortunately has returned. The clouds clouds started rolling in earlier today.

[00:23:36]Now, we have a severe thunderstorm watch in effect out there. Jackie is here with a full look at the forecast. So, this evening and tomorrow, not great.

[00:23:45]>> Um, there might be hope for tomorrow evening around this time. Um, so we are going to see maybe uh the effects of tonight into early tomorrow morning, but we are anticipating that the thunderstorm watch will be in effect until later this evening, but it should lift by tomorrow morning. Now, here's a look at the weather system that we saw earlier this afternoon. We are anticipating when all is said and done, 10 to 20 millimeters of rain will have moved through eastern Ontario. Some parts may have seen much more. Now, right now, temperature, it's a cool 20°.

[00:24:13]Didn't quite hit the daytime high of 25.

[00:24:16]It is a mix of sun and cloud right now here in downtown Ottawa. Uh the tornado warning has lifted from the Montreal area, including the Hawkberry area as well, but just east of Hawkbury, the severe thunderstorm warning is in place.

[00:24:28]But most of eastern Ontario, including along the Seaway, the severe thunderstorm watch will be in place likely until 1000 p.m. this evening.

[00:24:36]Now, tonight, temperatures will get down to about 20° or continue to be at 20°.

[00:24:40]Tomorrow, much cooler as well. 25 is the anticipated daytime high, but those winds from coming from the west will be 20 to 40 kilometers per hour. This will be really throughout our entire day. The 40% chance of showers will not just be in the morning, but throughout the early part of our afternoon. It could likely clear tomorrow evening. Now, tonight's lows across eastern Ontario. A cool 12 degrees around Braftoft and Pemrook. 16 in Trenton and Kingston. Montreal 19 degrees. Partly cloudy skies as well.

[00:25:09]Tomorrow's daytime highs really 20° across the board. A closer look now of what we can see with our futurecast. So by midnight, we could still see some rain activity. Parts of Cornwall could still see a little bit of the severe thunderstorm watch in place. And this will likely move through by 7 a.m.

[00:25:26]Brockville, Smalls could see a little bit of light rain moving through, but for the most part, Ottawa, Pemrook, Renfruit, even Kingston, mainly cloudy skies as we start our Wednesday. By 700 p.m. Wednesday, we will likely see clearer skies move through. And Thursday will be a much better picture, a much better story where we could see a mix of sun and cloud, mostly sunshine as we get into our Friday. Now, right now across eastern Ontario, Frederickton, 20°, mixing sun and cloud, lots more sunshine in Halifax at 21°. Even Quebec has a mix of sun and clouds at 24 degrees. But you can already start to see that cool air coming from the north. Timonss right now 13°, Sudbury 16, 18 in Thunder Bay. But there is that bit of a warmup when you look to our friends in the prairies.

[00:26:08]About 22 in Edmonton, 24 in Calgary, and 26 in Vancouver. A closer look at the 7-day forecast brought to you by Davidson Hearing Aid Centers, celebrating over 80 years in family business. 20 is going to be our Wednesday daytime high. Overnight low getting down to 11°. But the good news is we are going to say goodbye to precipitation at least for Thursday and Friday where we are anticipating a mix of sun and cloud Friday, Saturday, even Sunday we could see the warmup for 27 to 28 degrees.

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[00:27:23]>> Yeah, [laughter] absolutely. Thank you, Jackie.

[00:27:26]>> All of this is extra taxes that American consumers and businesses are going to have to pay.

[00:27:32]>> Well, coming up, how much is the trade war costing Canadians? We break down the numbers.

[00:27:45]The costs of the trade war are adding up and could go even higher if Trump's newest tariff threats come into effect.

[00:27:50]And they're not just impacting Canadians, but also Americans. CTV's Adrien Goriel breaks down the numbers.

[00:27:57]>> From tariffs on Canadian dairy and cereal to made in Canada plastics to additional swings at Canadian wood products, >> all of this is extra taxes that American consumers and businesses are going to have to pay.

[00:28:10]>> The tariff campaign launched by the Trump administration in early 25 has upended North America's integrated trade relationship, rocking once reliable supply chains while inflating costs for consumers on both sides of the border.

[00:28:25]Trump's tariffs thus far are estimated to be costing the average US household between 1,400 and 2400 Canadian dollars annually.

[00:28:34]And that could spike if these new tariffs go into effect in less than 30 days. Probably the one that's going to have the biggest impact is tariffs on Canadian cereals and dairy. This is going to drive up grocery prices even further for American consumers. It's really going to hurt American families.

[00:28:51]>> North of the border, wallets here are also feeling the pinch. Canadian households are absorbing an estimated $2,300 to $2700 in higher annual costs since the tariffs came into effect.

[00:29:04]>> It's making life worse for Canadian families and for American families. The tariff cycle has also impacted the Canadian economy. Economists are estimating a reduction in Canada's GDP by 1.5 to 2%. The country also lost roughly 61,000 manufacturing jobs since January of last year when President Trump's second term began.

[00:29:26]>> There's a reason why we need to hold our breath here. There is a reason why we have to take this seriously. I can imagine the pain that so many of the exporters are feeling. As Canada's economy hangs in the balance, many market watchers believe the federal government's response needs to be measured, in part to protect the cost of living for Canadian consumers.

[00:29:45]Economists point out that there was no significant reaction from the markets following President Donald Trump's most recent tariff ultimatum. One theory is that the markets may believe that Washington and Ottawa could reach a trade deal in the weeks ahead. Adrien Goel, CTV News, Stoville, Ontario.

[00:30:05]>> Well, now some other stories you need to know. Right now, a developer has a proposal to build a new subdivision in Bar Haven. Mento Group submitting a plan to the city for a new residential area on 47 hectares of land on Barnsill Road near Boros Kain Road. It would include nearly 450 single detached homes, nearly 400 town homes, [music] and 98 back-to back town houses.

[00:30:28]Meanwhile, we're getting a look at how many new homes are being sold in Ottawa.

[00:30:31]New data [music] shows 2,670 have been sold so far this year. That's up from nearly 1,800 during the same period in 2025. The Greater Ottawa Homebuilders Association is crediting the HST rebate for the increase.

[00:30:46]>> Because of you, people who need to make impossible choices every single day know that they can count on us to be here when they need it most.

[00:30:56]The Ottawa Food Bank has a new CEO, Natalie Spooner, not related to the hockey player, I did ask, is a longtime employee was named to the position today. She was previously the interim CEO following the departure of Rachel Wilson. Spooner has worked with the food bank for 15 years, most recently as director of programs and planning.

[00:31:26]>> [cheering] >> A record number of Canadians turned in to watch the FIFA World Cup. According to TSN, there were more than 30 million unique viewers, which works out to roughly 75% of Canada's population. 6.4 million viewers turn tuned in on Sunday to watch Spain beat Argentina, making it the most watched World Cup final ever.

[00:31:47]in [music] Canada. Both TSN and CTV are divisions of Bell Media.

[00:31:52]>> As part of this program, we'll have improved and additional digital as well as static signage to help make the passenger journey more reliable and take out the anxiety.

[00:32:03]>> Still to come, if you're flying through Pearson Airport, change is in the air.

[00:32:07]What travelers can expect [music] in the airport's multi-billion dollar makeover.

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[00:32:48]Well, contracts have been awarded for the second phase of the Pearson Airport revitalization project. CTV's Raheem Ladani has more on the plan to upgrade the country's biggest and busiest airport.

[00:32:59]>> The terminals inside Canada's busiest airport will soon be getting a 1.5 billion upgrade. It will elevate shopping and provide new dining and new travel experiences.

[00:33:12]>> This is phase two of Toronto Pearson International Airport's decadel long transformation.

[00:33:18]>> Phase one broke ground back in May with a $3 billion price tag focused on upgrading airfield technology and the baggage network. As part of this program, we'll have improved and additional digital as well as static signage to help make the passenger journey more reliable and take out the anxiety.

[00:33:37]>> Pearson Airport's first modern terminal opened back in 1964. The current Terminal 1 welcomed travelers in 2004, while Terminal 3 opened in 1991.

[00:33:48]Officials say this revitalization will upgrade aging infrastructure and enhance the passenger experience by improving security screening, check-in area, baggage processing, charging spaces and lounges.

[00:34:02]>> A series of of manageable uh manageable chunks of work that are going to be done and and organized in such a way to uh to minimize the the the pain that passengers are going to be experiencing.

[00:34:14]When that pain is going to start and how long it's going to last are questions which still need to be answered, but company officials say they're still very early in the planning stages.

[00:34:25]>> We're trying to focus in on some of the specifics, but I think some obvious things we're going to look to make the space brighter, more spacious, uh, organized in a way that's intuitive.

[00:34:34]>> On the horizon is also phase three, creating more terminal space. The airport expects to see 65 million passengers per year by the early 2030s.

[00:34:46]That would mean serving roughly 30,000 more passengers a day. Raheem Ladani, CTV News.

[00:34:54]>> Diabetes drugs such as ompic are increasingly being associated with other health benefits such as cardiovascular and liver health. Now, a new study suggests another positive link. CTV's health reporter Pauline Chan has the details.

[00:35:07]GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ompic and Wiggoi were first used in controlling diabetes then for weight control.

[00:35:14]>> We've seen how they can help with cravings related to food. And so the leading theory is that GLP1s can affect the part of the brain that you know control feeling full and feeling rewarded. And so kind of lends itself to thinking maybe that could work for alcohol and drugs.

[00:35:31]>> They looked in different relevant populations. So one was a group of people with diabetes that is the primary group who these drugs are prescribed for. A second group was people with obesity who didn't necessarily have diabetes. And then the third study was interesting was a study of people with alcohol use disorders.

[00:35:49]>> US researcher Emma Holler says the reduction in alcoholrelated hospitalizations was significant for all three groups. So, in the diabetes and obesity medication comparisons, the risk was about 22 to 32% lower.

[00:36:03]>> Toronto liver specialist Dr. Jordan Feld says the numbers were even more striking for those with alcohol use disorder.

[00:36:10]>> In the alcohol group, they're actually comparing the GLP-1 agonists to treatment for alcohol use disorder. So, other drugs that are used to try to reduce alcohol use in people with alcohol use disorders. And they actually found a much more significant effect about a twothirds reduction. So 65% reduction in admission for alcoholrelated complications.

[00:36:33]>> Holler says more study is needed, but this is not the first study to look at GLP-1 agonists in connection with addictions. Could these drugs someday be used in addiction treatment?

[00:36:43]>> I definitely think that's a possibility.

[00:36:45]It's obviously premature. We wouldn't recommend at this point using GLP-1 specifically for that indication, but I think this study along with some of the other published literature really gives us a sense that maybe there's there's something here.

[00:37:00]>> Pauline Chan, CTV News.

[00:37:02]>> And even though like that after the guide is ready, they have to train the person for another half year to inter.

[00:37:09]And the person may never have any experience with a pet at home at all.

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[00:38:03]Well, dogs have often been called man's best friend, but what happens when that friend becomes a machine? CTV's John Muscleman has more on a robotic dog who is helping prepare people for their own guide dogs.

[00:38:15]>> His name is Brando. He doesn't bark and he doesn't bite, but he's a pretty good walker. An AI enabled robot dog prototype created by students at Ontarot Tech University in Ashawa.

[00:38:26]>> The first part we can move by the remote, but now we use the AI to control it. Brando was designed to help people with sight loss practice guide dog skills before being matched with a real canine companion. Dr. Patrick Hung is the lead researcher behind this project.

[00:38:42]He or she has to wait for three to five years to get a real guide dog. Okay. And even though like that after the guide is ready they have to train the person for another half year to eat with the guy dog and the person may never have any [snorts] experience with a pet at home at all. So that's why we believe that the AI and robotics can play a role instead of replace the job of a guide dog is to help to assist the entire training process.

[00:39:10]>> Developers say Brando can help build confidence for users. Students are working to make it feel real, adding fur, eyes, and ears that move.

[00:39:19]>> Although, yeah, it's a robot, but you want it to still feel like real, and people can actually feel more comfortable touching it. Similar AI robot dogs have been introduced in some US states where they are being deployed in long-term care homes. They offer support to patients living with dementia. Back here at home, the goal is similar.

[00:39:39]>> We want to do more um community engaging programs such as with CNIB, Canadian Institute for the Blind, so that we can do more user testing to see how people really use that and want to see whether to add more functions. These robot guide dogs could be integrated into the guide dog training program within the next two to three years. John Musleman, CTV News in Ashawa.

[00:40:05][music] >> Well, coming up, a pinch me moment for an Ottawa boy who got to perform on stage with his favorite rapper.

[00:40:15]>> Pretty cool, Jackie.

[00:40:17]>> Well, thanks so much, Patricia. Again, taking a look at what we can see here.

[00:40:21]Severe thunderstorm watch has now lifted for eastern Ontario. It is still in place for parts of the Quebec area. We are keeping a close eye on this. A closer look at the satellite radar. You can see that we are anticipating mainly cloudy skies for our evening. Some weather activity though [music] down by Crank Kingston and Brockville. We could see the return of some rain just after the midnight hour, but it [music] should clear by the time we get into Wednesday.

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[00:41:50]>> Here's what's on CTV tonight. E Talk, The Big Bang Theory, followed by two more episodes [music] of The Big Bang and then The Amazing Race Canada. I will be watching that as well as Password.

[00:41:59]One final check on the forecast here tonight. A little bit of wet weather.

[00:42:03]>> Yes, we still have a chance that we could see showers and a risk of thunderstorm for this evening. Should likely clear around 10 p.m. tomorrow.

[00:42:09]Yes, it does say 40% a chance of showers for most of the day. What I am more concerned about is the wind. So, it will be quite windy, 20 to 40 kilometers per hour. That will take up most of our day.

[00:42:19]By the late afternoon, early evening, we will likely see clearer skies. Cloudier skies, but clearer skies. Uh 20 is the daytime high for our Wednesday. It's going to dip down to about 11 for going into our Thursday where we will likely see a mix of sun and cloud. 24° for our Thursday and things are going to heat up as we get into the weekend with 27 and 28°.

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[00:43:00]>> All right, good stuff. Time now to check in to see what our team is working on for tonight. Stefan Keys will be back at 11:30.

[00:43:05]>> Thank you, Patricia. The expense or spending scandal isn't going away for members of Ford's government. And tonight, we'll bring you the latest developments on that. If you're just catching up, CTV News has had several reports out of the provincial legislature that alleged lavish expenses are allowing some Ontario MPPPs to live large with taxpayers or donors footing the bill. And now, records show the Constituency Association of Ontario's embattled labor minister has also been a big spender. So you can get the news anytime, anywhere at ctvautoawa.ca. And join us tonight for CTV News at 11:30 for the latest on that. Patricia.

[00:43:39]>> All right, Steph. Thank you. And finally for us tonight, it was a dream come true for an Ottawa boy at Bluesfest over the weekend. He had a chance to get up on stage and perform alongside his favorite artist.

[00:43:50][music] >> That is 14-year-old Vincent Taylor rapping with Canadian artist Connor Price Sunday at Bluesfest. The moment was the culmination of Vincent's 28day tick tock challenge. He went after it.

[00:44:04]Created unique posts every day tagging Price hoping to get his attention and it worked.

[00:44:11]>> And he's basically been posting every day trying to get my attention so that he could perform this song with me on stage tonight.

[00:44:18]>> When I walked out, I was really nervous walking out. But when I got there, [screaming] I I felt so happy and I I there was no more nervousness anymore. And I just I was really happy, but I didn't really know what to say. So, I just started rapping. [music] >> Vincson's family was in the audience front and center cheering him on. His mom says it was great to see him embrace the experience and enjoy the moment.

[00:44:45]Yeah, absolutely. a very cool moment in front of a huge crowd and you guys were there for that.

[00:44:50]>> Jackie saw it live.

[00:44:52]>> Saw it live. That was really cool to see him come out. I was like, is he going to be nervous? Like what was I doing at 14?

[00:44:56]Not going on stage like that performing in front of everyone.

[00:44:59]>> No.

[00:45:00]>> Drinking away in class hoping no one called on you or pointed you [music] out >> the band. No problem. [laughter] >> I think I was.

[00:45:07]>> Were you in the band?

[00:45:08]>> Yeah, pretty much. Yeah.

[00:45:09]>> You >> high school for the arts? Yeah.

[00:45:11]>> I [laughter] can't break few stages.

[00:45:14]>> Too little fast. Yeah. A few things. Oh.

[00:45:19]Oh.