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Publication Date: March 16, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. March 16th, 2026
March 16, 2026
From the idea of legalizing pepper spray for self-defense purposes, to the looming demise of two Ottawa-based consumption sites, the CFRA textboard was burning hot today. Kristy Cameron gathers your feedback in Hour 3. Then, we open the debate floor just after the 4:30 newscast, as the Political Heat Panel tackles all-things politics. Plus, Matt Demers offers his reaction to last night’s big winners at the Oscars. But more importantly, we find out who won this year’s bet.
One man was transported to hospital in critical condition and another in police custody following an assault in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday, April 1. Read More
April 1, 2026 - 19:54 | Gord Holder, Postmedia | Ottawa Citizen
As Premier Scott Moe floats the idea of exploring a social media ban for children under 16, experts say it is unclear whether it would address mental health concerns among youth.
April 1, 2026 - 19:30 | Vanessa Tiberio | Global News - Canada
The Ontario police watchdog has cleared an OPP officer of wrongdoing after an investigation into a drug overdose following a December 2025 arrest in Pembroke. Read More
April 1, 2026 - 19:25 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen




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