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Publication Date: March 11, 2026 - 18:00
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. March 11th, 2026
March 11, 2026
Most of the freezing rain has already fallen in Canada’s Capital, but another band of frozen chaos is still on the way. We get the latest forecast from The Weather Network’s Doug Gillham. Meantime, Ottawa City Council has approved the $200 million plan to revitalize the ByWard Market. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent pays us a visit in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
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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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