Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. May 16th, 2025

While visiting Ottawa’s parks, local parkgoers and Canadian tourists could soon receive permission to enjoy an alcoholic beverage on the premises. And not just later this Summer, but throughout the Summer months. CTV’s Josh Pringle delivers the details. Meantime, five former members of Canada's 2018 World Juniors roster will now face sexual assault charges in a trial-by-judge setting. This comes as the jury was abruptly dismantled by the judge on Friday morning, marking the second jury breakup in a matter of weeks. Kim Schofield, a litigation expert in criminal law, joins the program in Hour 1.