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LRT service on the Eastern section of Line 1 remained offline this morning, as crews clean up Wednesday’s accident near Lees Station. An overhead power line was seen arcing during the early-afternoon commute before a small explosion caused the line to break. It’s not yet clear when all systems will be up and running again, but OC Transpo officials are crossing their fingers for a Friday restart. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent delivers the latest developments in Hour 1. Meantime, The Ottawa Hospital is spearheading a groundbreaking international clinical trial in blood clot...
March 12, 2026 - 16:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A little less than a year after the April 2025 federal election, public opinion data continues to break strongly in favour of Mark Carney’s Liberal government.
The latest federal poll by Leger suggests the Liberal Party now holds a substantial lead in voting intentions. The survey, conducted from February 27 to March 2 among 1,627 respondents, puts the Liberals at 49 percent support among Canadian voters, compared to 35 percent for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives.
It is the largest Liberal advantage measured by Leger since the summer of 2020.
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March 12, 2026 - 15:43 | Philippe J. Fournier | Walrus
John Gradek said that the price of jet fuel is up about 30 per cent and the cost of fuel represents about 30 per cent of an airline's operating costs.
March 12, 2026 - 15:41 | Amy Judd | Global News - Canada
An athlete from the Northwest Territories has set two new records by hopping 66.142 metres on his knuckles at the Arctic Winter Games.
March 12, 2026 - 15:34 | | CBC News - Canada
The warm temperatures and recent precipitation have led to significant snowmelt and rising water levels across many of our local watersheds. As a result, flood watches are currently in effect. Residents living near waterways are encouraged to monitor conditions closely and consult the latest updates and resources on our Spring Flooding webpage.
Residents should also visit their local conservation authority for the latest information and sign up for alerts:
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
South...
March 12, 2026 - 15:21 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
OTTAWA — The federal heritage minister has reconvened a group of researchers and advocates that had been tasked with advising the government on how to regulate tech platforms, as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government weighs how it wants to tackle the issue of online safety.
Heritage Minister Marc Miller’s office announced that the minister met with the group on Wednesday, saying its findings “
will subsequently go on to inform ongoing...
March 12, 2026 - 15:12 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
