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Publication Date: April 17, 2026 - 18:00
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. April 17th, 2026
April 17, 2026
The Ontario government has purchased a $28.9 million private jet for Premier Ford’s ‘extensive travel’ – both within Ontario and throughout the United States. Back in 2019, Doug Ford himself was staunchly opposed to the idea of private air travel. It appears that, 7 years later, his tune has changed. Chandra Pasma, an NDP MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean, vents her frustrations in Hour 1. Meantime, Air Canada is beginning to suspend some of its flights, as a jet fuel shortage looms large. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent has more on that. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
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Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a male suspect and vehicle wanted in connection with the March shootings of synagogues in Toronto and Vaughan, Ontario. After an investigation by police services in both cities, investigators are releasing photos of a male suspect and the vehicle allegedly used in both incidents. The suspect is described in a statement released on May 1 by police as a male, Black, approximately 6’ to 6’2” tall, with a thin build and black curly hair. The suspect vehicle is described as an older model, black, four-door Honda Civic. Suspect for...
May 1, 2026 - 11:58 | Stewart Lewis | National Post
The report released Thursday by the Senate committee on national defence and security comes after a years-long study dating back to the previous Parliament.
May 1, 2026 - 11:56 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada
The federal government says it will quadruple the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights from $250,000 to $1 million.
May 1, 2026 - 11:51 | | CBC News - Ottawa
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