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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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OTTAWA — A wide range of speakers took the stage on Thursday afternoon in Ottawa for the annual National March for Life to tell the country it “must do better” when it comes to medical assistance in dying (MAID) and abortion. Organized by the Campaign Life Coalition, the rally attracted a throng of supporters that filled the lawn on Parliament Hill under a grey, overcast sky. Campaign Life Coalition vice president Matthew Wojciechowski hosted the event, saying brief remarks and introducing speakers before they stepped up to the podium. “We’re here to call upon Parliament” and elected...
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Mario Lemieux was ranked the greatest player in major junior hockey history as the Canadian Hockey League unveiled its all-time Top 50 list Thursday.
May 14, 2026 - 18:26 | | CBC News - Canada
An investigation into Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's behaviour has found that he breached the city's code of conduct and misused his influence to personally attack Coun. Sean Orr shortly after Orr was elected in 2025.
May 14, 2026 - 18:24 | | CBC News - Canada
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