Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. June 4th, 2026 | Page 898 | Unpublished
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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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Nearly 20 years ago, Patrick Santos was found murdered in his father’s backyard. The 21-year-old was bound at the wrists and ankles, beaten and suffocated.
July 30, 2026 - 08:26 | Aaron D’Andrea | Global News - Canada
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July 30, 2026 - 08:23 | Paul Welch | Ottawa Citizen
'The right to wind in their hair.' That's the motto of Cycling Without Age, a charitable volunteer group that takes seniors from care facilities on recreational bike rides motto. The goal is to promote recreation and social connection for seniors. Globe health reporter and columnist André Picard recently spent a day riding with the group and saw firsthand how it leaves residents feeling energized and re-invigorated.
July 30, 2026 - 08:10 | | The Globe and Mail