Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. May 8th, 2024

Days after a 15-year-old victim was identified in a now-fatal stabbing, Ottawa Police say they have laid a murder charge in connection with last week’s tragedy. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the details in Hour 1. Meantime, the OPP has arrested 64 suspects in connection with a series of child sexual exploitation investigations that spanned all across Ontario. Chris Lewis, a former OPP Commissioner, drops by the Hal Anthony studios. Plus, as City Hall plans to fly the flag of Israel to mark the country’s independence, it won’t hold the customary flag-raising ceremony due to public safety concerns.