Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 21st, 2026

According to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, there is a growing disconnect between young people trying to find jobs and the employers trying to hire them. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with CFIB policy analyst Molly MacCormack. Meantime, substance abuse and homelessness aren't just an urban-sized issue. They are now spreading into rural areas of Canadian cities, such as Lanark and Grenville in the National Capital Region. Joining us to explain further is Reid Burton, a social worker with the Lanark Integrated Frontline Team. Plus, they fought valiantly all series, but there will be no miracle run for the Ottawa Charge this year. With roughly 13,000 hockey-mad fans packing the Canadian Tire Centre last night, victory was declared by Montreal in a 4-0 triumph, as Canadian icon Marie-Philip Poulin secured Playoff MVP honours.