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Publication Date: March 17, 2026 - 18:00
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. March 17th, 2026
March 17, 2026
It is illegal to use the HOV lanes if you’re driving alone. However, that road rule could soon be changed by the Ford government. The province is proposing changes to the Highway Traffic Act, which would allow single-occupant vehicles to use the HOV lanes during off-peak hours. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent has more on that story. Meantime, today’s snow squall has left thousands of Ottawa residents in the dark. And in the case of thousands of students at Algonquin College, they have been told to stay home. CTV’s Tyler Fleming delivers the details in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
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The unions representing faculty and support staff at Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say the decision to merge the two colleges blindsided workers and is the result of the province's failure to properly invest in post-secondary education.
April 12, 2026 - 19:19 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The CAQ has chosen Christine Frechette as the new party leader, making her the first female party leader, and second-ever female premier of Quebec.
April 12, 2026 - 18:24 | Moosa Imran | Global News - Canada
The Ottawa Senators will likely be without captain Brady Tkachuk for the final two games of the regular season, but the expectation is that he'll be ready for the National Hockey League playoffs next weekend. Read More
April 12, 2026 - 18:17 | Bruce Garrioch | Ottawa Citizen
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