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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.
Emidio S. is from a small town and said he never had big dreams. That’s why he was overcome with emotion when he learned he won the Lotto 6-49 jackpot of $44 million.
May 15, 2026 - 11:11 | Rachel Morgan | Global News - Canada
Emidio S. is from a small town and said he never had big dreams. That’s why he was overcome with emotion when he learned he won the Lotto 6-49 jackpot of $44 million.
May 15, 2026 - 11:11 | Rachel Morgan | Global News - Ottawa
Ontario's top court is expected to release its decision today in the case of former fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who is contesting his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence.
May 15, 2026 - 11:11 | | CBC News - Canada



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