A wrong turn turned out to be the right decision for two commuters, who helped save a Carp family from a house fire. Today, the two sides reunited. CTV's Dylan Dyson leads tonight's newscast with some positive vibes. Meantime, in a new memo from City Staff to city councillors, it took days to get the scope of the damage caused by the Canada Day storm. CTV's Leah Larocque has more on that. Plus, questions about safety in the ByWard Market are back in the spotlight after a pair of stabbings this week. Patricia Boal returns to the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez looks at the latest weather forecast.

As the cleanup costs continue to climb, Ottawa flood victims are still waiting for provincial relief. CTV's Katelyn Wilson starts things off for us tonight. Meantime, when it comes to preventing future flooding events, residents of Highgate Road are demanding answers and clarity. CTV's Leah Larocque has more on that. Plus, a local farmer says he’s lucky to be alive after a major crash almost cost him his life. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez watches closely for looming thunderstorms.

Flood victims are still on standby as the Ford government plans to grant access to disaster relief later this week. CTV's Leah Larocque starts us off tonight. Meantime, a group of local investors were seeking to purchase the iconic Chateau Montebello. However, those plans have hit a snag, as their bid gets rejected with a two-line letter. CTV's Josh Marano has more on that. Plus, as Week 2 of Bluesfest ignites, another heatwave is upon us. Stefan Keyes fills in for Patricia Boal on the newsdesk, while Jackie Perez looks at the weather forecast.