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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. April 1st, 2026

April 1, 2026

The Liberal MPP for Orleans is expressing continued frustration that Highway 174 has not been uploaded to provincial jurisdiction. Stephen Blais, a former Ottawa city councillor, pays us a visit in Hour 3. Meantime, cocoa prices have fallen back from a recent price spike, much to the relief of chocolatiers across Canada. But if you think that means you’re getting a sweet price, maybe think twice. We dig deeper with Tim Webb, a Partner of Supply Chain and Procurement at KPMG Canada. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day! Will you be watching the Artemis II launch in a few hours? Text into the show and let us know.



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