Unpublished Newswire
After a lengthy battle, Meta and YouTube must pay millions of dollars in damages to a 20-year-old woman. It follows a California jury's conclusion that the social media giants designed their platforms to hook younger users without concern for their well being. And now, Wednesday's verdict in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of others that are similar in nature - accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm. Florian Martin-Bariteau, an Associate Professor of Law at UOttawa, unpacks the legal precedents on today's Ottawa Now.
March 26, 2026 - 17:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
People who heat their home with oil are feeling the burn, as fuel prices continue to tick upwards in Newfoundland and Labrador.
March 26, 2026 - 17:24 | | CBC News - Canada
This weekend’s high-stakes NDP Convention in Winnipeg is set to define the party’s future, as a new leader will be selected over the coming days. The Toronto Star reports, among 70 proposals, is a bold but unlikely push for mandatory federal voting. Other key debates include overhauling the Senate, electoral reform, and navigating trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Joining us to talk about mandatory voting, and his past research on the subject, is Research Co. President Mario Canseco.
March 26, 2026 - 17:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season Friday night as the reigning American League champions. Canada's lone big-league team is looking to get over the hump this year after dropping Game 7 of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers last fall.
March 26, 2026 - 17:14 | | The Globe and Mail
The bodies of the two Air Canada pilots who died in a collision on a runway at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday have returned to Canada.
March 26, 2026 - 17:13 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The body of first officer Mackenzie Gunther arrived at the Ottawa International Airport Thursday afternoon, according to the Air Line Pilots Association. Capt. Antoine Forest's body is set to arrive at 5:48 p.m. at the Montreal Trudeau International Airport.
March 26, 2026 - 17:13 | | CBC News - Canada
