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Publication Date: April 1, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. April 1st, 2026
April 1, 2026
The Liberal MPP for Orleans is expressing continued frustration that Highway 174 has not been uploaded to provincial jurisdiction. Stephen Blais, a former Ottawa city councillor, pays us a visit in Hour 3. Meantime, cocoa prices have fallen back from a recent price spike, much to the relief of chocolatiers across Canada. But if you think that means you’re getting a sweet price, maybe think twice. We dig deeper with Tim Webb, a Partner of Supply Chain and Procurement at KPMG Canada. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day! Will you be watching the Artemis II launch in a few hours? Text into the show and let us know.
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A 28-year-old Port Hope man is facing charges after allegedly entering a private residence and impersonating a first responder during a medical emergency.
May 28, 2026 - 12:39 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada
A 28-year-old Port Hope man is facing charges after allegedly entering a private residence and impersonating a first responder during a medical emergency.
May 28, 2026 - 12:39 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Ottawa
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canada has put more than $65 billion toward defence and security over the past year and reached NATO’s 2 per cent of GDP benchmark — but that is no longer enough for Washington. The United States has paused its participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense (PJBD), a World War II–era U.S.-Canada defence board. Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby announced the pause on May 18, noting that “Canada has failed to make credible progress on its defence commitments” — namely, a plan to reach 5 per cent of GDP by 2035. He also criticized recent Canadian rhetoric,...
May 28, 2026 - 12:35 | Tracy Moran | National Post
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