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Publication Date: April 17, 2026 - 18:00
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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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As calls grow on Quebec to act on restricting the sale of energy drinks to minors, some pharmacies in the province announced they were removing the drinks from their shelves.
May 6, 2026 - 15:02 | Felicia Parrillo | Global News - Canada
American actor Viggo Mortensen might well be the Montreal Canadiens’ most recognizable fan. Best known for playing Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, he’s often spotted wearing a Habs jersey at film events around the world. He caused a stir in Toronto in 2012 by unfurling a giant Canadiens flag as he picked up his Best Supporting Actor Genie Award for his role as Sigmund Freud in David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method.
“I thank David Cronenberg, but I dedicate this award to the Montreal Canadiens. We’ll be back next year with a vengeance,” Mortensen told a crowd that undoubtedly...
May 6, 2026 - 14:45 | Brendan Kelly | Walrus
They say Covered Bridge Potato Chips Ltd.'s operations is causing excessive noise, industrial smells, light pollution and heavy truck traffic in the town of Woodstock.
May 6, 2026 - 14:32 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
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