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Publication Date: June 4, 2026 - 18:00
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. June 4th, 2026
June 4, 2026
Ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the Ontario government is more than doubling the maximum fine that can be handed out for selling tickets above their original value. In a news release issued this morning, the province said that businesses and individuals who violate this legislation could face fines of $25,000 – up from $10,000 previously. The question, of course, is will they listen? Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Crawford, Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. Later in the program, we pick the brain of music expert and publicist Eric Alper, who is quite skeptical about Ontario’s approach. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
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Things aren't looking very pleasant in the capital for the next 72 hours as the elements throw down a little of everything. Read More
July 12, 2026 - 07:30 | Norman Provencher | Ottawa Citizen
In the emerging movement of non-Jews speaking out against rampant antisemitism in Canada, Fo Niemi and his coalition of Asian community groups in Montreal stand out as veterans. When a city synagogue was firebombed last month, the Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) brought together a coalition of Asian communities – ranging from Cambodian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Filipino – to denounce antisemitism and support the Jewish community. These were, in his words, “small steps to heal, bond and build solidarity.” Niemi, a co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit...
July 12, 2026 - 07:00 | Special to National Post | National Post
Martin Sampson would like you to step outside next Saturday. Don’t worry; he’s not challenging you to a fight. Sampson is the CEO of the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and one of the creators of a new initiative called Everyone Outdoors Together. The plan is simple: On the third Saturday in July — the 18th this year, and not coincidentally National Parks Day — Canadians from every part of the country and all walks of life are invited to get out in the great outdoors (or even just the backyard) and enjoy it. “Everyone Outdoors Together is about reclaiming connection to each...
July 12, 2026 - 07:00 | Chris Knight | National Post
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