Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 2nd, 2026 | Page 19 | Unpublished
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 2nd, 2026

June 2, 2026

There are big changes coming to Ontario’s auto insurance this Summer. As of Canada Day, 9 out of 12 Standard Auto Accident Insurance Benefits will become optional safety nets. And while these new à-la-carte options are meant to give consumers more choice, some experts worry that Ontarians will opt out of crucial coverage to save money, which could cost them greatly in the event of an accident. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Lorraine Sommerfeld, a Driving.ca columnist, in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.



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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney triggered a national sprint Friday to redesign and rebuild 24 Sussex Dr., saying that the prime minister’s official residence is a national landmark that is now in critical condition. Speaking during a press conference in Ottawa at the dilapidated stone mansion that has been home to 10 Canadian prime ministers, Carney unveiled a new competition for Canadian firms to submit their rebuild and design proposals. The competition, which largely ends more than a decade of debate about where Canada’s prime ministers will live, will be led and largely judged...
June 26, 2026 - 11:51 | Simon Tuck | National Post
It’s easy to feel discouraged about the sheer amount of sexual misconduct and sex crime in this city, but I think we’re on the right path by tackling it head-on and naming the problem clearly and loudly. Read More
June 26, 2026 - 11:50 | Aaron Hutchins | Ottawa Citizen
Sherritt International has shut down its Alberta refinery after running out of feed from its Cuba mine, as the company faces operational and financial challenges.
June 26, 2026 - 11:47 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada