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Publication Date: April 17, 2026 - 18:01
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April 17, 2026
Over 150 inmates have been improperly released from Ontario’s jails over the past several years, a problem that Premier Doug Ford called ‘unacceptable’ on Wednesday. Global News has unearthed government documents through freedom-of-information laws, which show that the province mistakenly released 157 inmates between 2021 and 2025. Kristy Cameron chats with John Fraser, the Interim Leader of the Ontario Liberals and an MPP for Ottawa South. On a lighter note, if you’re looking for some movie recommendations this weekend, movie critic Matt Demers has a few in mind! He drops by for his Weekly Movie Picks.
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Grégory Bulté, a Carleton University biology professor, counts Northern Map Turtles every year in order to better understand the species’ population and ecosystem. Stu Mills went along for the count this year.
April 30, 2026 - 18:19 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A higher number of military recruits are failing to pass basic training since changes were implemented to boost enrolment, says a leaked report circulating within Canada's defence community.
April 30, 2026 - 18:17 | | CBC News - Canada
Democracy Watch announced Thursday it is working to file a challenge to a transparency clampdown included in the Ford government's 2026 budget.
April 30, 2026 - 17:52 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
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