# Park West Tower Struggles After Canada Day Flood | Ottawa News

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Podcast: [Ottawa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255)
Published: 2026-07-11T23:21:05+00:00
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Ottawa’s Canada Day rainstorm left a trail of devastation, but one building—Park West at 30 McEwen Ave—was hit especially hard. For days, this 24-story complex was plunged into darkness, without power, AC, or elevators. Ten days later, generators hummed and fans whirred, but access remained limited. Some residents returned to salvage belongings, including Olivia Allan, a fourth-floor tenant who chose to stay and help clean up. The owner declared “catastrophic” damage to electrical systems and storage units, prompting fire officials to evacuate some and urge others to leave. The city followed suit, advising vacating by July 3rd. Debate rages over whether a mandatory evacuation should’ve been issued—some argue the city has a duty to protect residents in unsafe conditions, like Carleton professor who moved his 86-year-old mother out. The city insists it worked with the private owner to support residents. Now, many face a grim reality: some may never return home for over two years, having lost everything—including frozen food—and many are uninsured. The trauma of displacement and uncertainty looms large. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/65d51cbd0acb8f3e

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