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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. May 15th, 2026

May 15, 2026

A historic shift in provincial policy now permits Ontario retailers to open their doors on Victoria Day Monday. However, the Ford government insists that employee scheduling remains voluntary. What’s the overall vibe surrounding this policy shift? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Julie Kwiecinski, the Director of Ontario Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Then, Andrew Pinsent drops by with a quick preview of CFRA Weekends. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.



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Despite having the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, just over 20 per cent of Saskatchewan's children are in poverty. Hannah Sangster looks into this.
June 1, 2026 - 19:29 | Hannah Sangster | Global News - Canada
Lionel's mother is turning her family's loss into advocacy, working with municipal and federal agencies to reduce conflict on the water and to get new legislation passed.
June 1, 2026 - 19:21 | Amy Judd | Global News - Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a new faith advisory council to combat antisemitism led by former Senator Marc Gold in a speech at a Toronto synagogue on Monday evening.
June 1, 2026 - 18:52 | | CBC News - Canada