Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. May 7th, 2025
May 7, 2025
Homelessness advocates are speaking out against a pair of bills that are being pushed by the Ontario government. Bill 6 and Bill 10 are currently on their Second Reading in the Ontario Legislation. Critics argue that, if these bills are passed, homelessness would be essentially criminalized. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Katie Burkholder-Harris, the Executive Director of the Alliance To End Homelessness. But first, we sift through the CFRA textboard and tackle today’s Question of the Day. If you’re dining out in Quebec, tips must be calculated using the before-tax price, starting today. For example, if an item costs $100 before tax, the tipping options cannot be calculated on the additional taxes, such as the 9.9% QST or the 5% GST. These rules haven’t changed in Ontario. Should they? Text into the show and let us know!
Unpublished Newswire
After weeks away due to wildfires, some evacuees in Saskatchewan are now able to return home. Others, however, continue to wait for the all-clear from officials.
June 10, 2025 - 08:52 | Mackenzie Mazankowski | Global News - Canada
If the air in your house was too dry this winter, then you might consider something called EverVent. It’s a simple moisture solution that Ottawa project designer Johan Van Hulle created in his home workshop and brought to market in just 10 months. His story is about a need, an innovation that meets that need, […]
June 10, 2025 - 08:51 | Paul Welch | Ottawa Citizen
Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her “haul” on the False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf in Vancouver – a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat.The actress was raised in Vancouver and spot prawn season is one of the things she misses most.
June 10, 2025 - 08:12 | Nono Shen | The Globe and Mail
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