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Publication Date: March 9, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. March 9th, 2026
March 9, 2026
The latest war in the Middle East has entered Day 10, as the United States and Israel team up to eliminate Iranian threats. Meantime, oil and gas prices are ballooning. By how much, you may ask? Here in Canada’s Capital, over a 2-week period, the average gas price has gone up by 19 cents per litre. How has it impacted your bottom line? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s a Monday afternoon, which means it’s time to talk politics with our Political Heat Panel. And as we get ready for Spring, we will need to fill 3 seats in Canada’s House of Commons. Today, we learned when those byelections will be held.
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Procurement watchdog’s probe says Canada can’t 'credibly demonstrate' that Indigenous businesses are benefitting from multi-billion dollar procurement program.
March 26, 2026 - 10:00 | Alex Boutilier | Global News - Canada
The Manitoba government is planning to scrap the PST on all groceries, as announced earlier today by Premier Wab Kinew. Here in Ontario, it's a bit of a different story. Most basic groceries – fruits, vegetables, and canned beans – are already exempt from Ontario’s provincial HST. Prepared foods – snacks, beverages, and single-serve items – are taxed. So that would be anything from bags of chips and chocolate bars, to pre-made salads and rotisserie chickens. Should Ontario follow Manitoba's lead? What about the feds? Mike Von Massow is a Food...
March 26, 2026 - 10:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The provincial police Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement squad is seeking public assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breach of statutory release. Read More
March 26, 2026 - 09:55 | Norman Provencher | Ottawa Citizen
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