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Publication Date: June 15, 2026 - 18:00
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. June 15th, 2026
June 15, 2026
Dating back to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in the number of Canadian workers going on short-term disability leave. Experts are saying an increase in mental health leave is largely responsible. Prior to COVID, Statistics Canada data showed that about 5 of 100 workers were taking a short-term medical leave each year, with each leave lasting between 1 week and 4 months. In 2022-23, that rate rose sharply, and reached levels that we hadn’t seen in a decade. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Olga Morawczynski in Hour 1. She is the founder of Heal-3, a company that designs holistic mental health programs for organizations. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
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It was a video about how soccer helped helped his family cope with his brother's illness that got Aidric Yeon-Woo Oh of Ottawa picked to carry the match ball at Toronto Stadium.
June 28, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The rules at the new spot on the Gatineau River ban recreational swimming, forbid people from swimming alone, and require them wear a bright swim cap and carry a whistle and safety buoy. Some swimmers are concerned the rules go too far.
June 28, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed to risk.
June 28, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
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