Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. September 22nd, 2025

Canada’s restaurant industry is under increased pressure, as more Canadians steer away from dining out. New data from Restaurants Canada says a majority of Canadians are making this decision in an effort to save their hard-earned money. And once we get to the Age 18-34 bracket, it’s a grim 81 percent. That equals a bottom-line that is tougher for some establishments to digest. Kristy Cameron digs through the data with Milena Stanoeva, the Senior Director of Public Affairs with Restaurants Canada. Meantime, Fall is officially in session, and that also means a likely surge in respiratory illnesses. Dr. Isaac Bogoch outlines what Ontarians should expect in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.