Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Fri. April 11th, 2025

Fewer Canadians are planning vacation trips to the United States these days, as the two countries engage in a testy trade war. Over the past month, return flights from America have gone down by 13 percent, while return trips by car have declined by 32 percent. In the midst of all the economic chaos, a town in California is showcasing their support for Canada, lining their Downtown streets with pro-Canadian banners and even placing signs of solidarity at the local airport. Ron de Harte, the Mayor of Palm Springs, explains what has fueled the town’s admiration of its Canadian neighbours. Plus, if you want to get away from all the depressing news headlines, a trip to the nearest movie theatre might be exactly what the doctor ordered. Assuming that sounds like something you would do, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks. And finally, we deliver the latest breaking news headlines, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.