Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. May 15th, 2026 | Page 895 | Unpublished
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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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According to the province's FireView map, there were 17 wildfires burning in Manitoba as of Monday, with six of them out of control.
June 2, 2026 - 07:38 | Marney Blunt | Global News - Canada
June 2, 2026 - 07:23 | Anja Karadeglija | The Globe and Mail
A man found not criminally responsible for killing a stranger after consuming marijuana, Percocet, cocaine and beer has been approved for a 90-day residential treatment program even though he still presents “a significant threat to the safety of the public.” Bradley House, who has been diagnosed with “opioid use disorder – in early remission in a controlled environment” and substance induced psychotic episodes, was found not criminally responsible on a charge of second-degree murder due to a mental disorder in January 2024 for the February 2022 stabbing death of Niagara winemaker Paul...
June 2, 2026 - 07:00 | Chris Lambie | National Post