{"podcast":{"title":"Ottawa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255","podcast_index_feed_id":7593255,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/smu-mustangs-football-today-2-min-news.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/smu-mustangs-football-today-2-min-news.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":524,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Ottawa News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Ottawa with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping Canada’s capital city. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, national implications, and local developments—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Ottawa News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T14:19:02.111517+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255"},"episode":{"title":"Green Solutions for Urban Flooding | Ottawa News","slug":"green-solutions-for-urban-flooding-ottawa-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T08:18:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255/green-solutions-for-urban-flooding-ottawa-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/dca01657de00df64","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/812c8fdd-0bac-4d85-9bfd-24ae3b9a381f.mp3","summary":"After that July storm, cities are racing to upgrade pipes—but Carleton researchers are betting on nature. They’re championing “green infrastructure,” like rain gardens, that let water soak into the ground instead of overwhelming sewers. Simulations show these natural solutions could slash flooding by up to 50% in neighborhoods like Crystal Beach and Byron. Beyond flood control, they slow runoff, reduce strain, and avoid costly digs into streets. While still rare in Canadian cities, Ottawa’s planning its first “sponge park” at Carillon Park. Experts say green tech should be woven into new developments from day one—and paired with traditional pipes—for a smarter, more resilient future. 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/dca01657de00df64","meta_description":"After that July storm, cities are racing to upgrade pipes—but Carleton researchers are betting on nature. They’re championing “green infrastructure,” like…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":123,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255/episodes/green-solutions-for-urban-flooding-ottawa-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255/green-solutions-for-urban-flooding-ottawa-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}