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Publication Date: June 18, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. June 18th, 2026
June 18, 2026
Ontario Province Police say distracted driving is reaching new levels in Canada’s Capital. In a message to the public this week, it says a ‘large number’ of drivers are on their phones, even in rush-hour traffic. Have you noticed more drivers being distracted by technology while behind the wheel? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, the latest stretch of rain might be good for today’s farmers and their crops, but people need to keep their eyes peeled for any fungal infections that may develop on their plants. Today, we try to find some solutions to those dilemmas with gardening expert Carson Arthur.
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U.S. Republican politicians are blaming Canada for the wildlfire smoke drifting south primarily into the American midwest and northeast, with some taking threatening stances. The primary source is more than 800 fires in northwestern Ontario, though American media such as USA Today and the Washington Post , are reporting that wildfires in Minnesota are also contributing. But midwestern Republicans are ignoring the latter, preferring to point threateningly at Canada, issuing warnings and aiming to introduce legislation to hold Canada accountable. Michigan congressman John James , whose...
July 16, 2026 - 18:21 | Stewart Lewis | National Post
Montreal public health says overdose cases continue to climb, with naloxone use already matching all of last year as officials warn of increasingly toxic drugs.
July 16, 2026 - 18:14 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada
Increased benefits are being put in place to help residents after stormy spring and summer seasons, the Saskatchewan government announced Thursday.
July 16, 2026 - 17:58 | Tavi Dhillon | Global News - Canada
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