Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Fri. April 11th, 2025
April 11, 2025
Fewer Canadians are planning vacation trips to the United States these days, as the two countries engage in a testy trade war. Over the past month, return flights from America have gone down by 13 percent, while return trips by car have declined by 32 percent. In the midst of all the economic chaos, a town in California is showcasing their support for Canada, lining their Downtown streets with pro-Canadian banners and even placing signs of solidarity at the local airport. Ron de Harte, the Mayor of Palm Springs, explains what has fueled the town’s admiration of its Canadian neighbours. Plus, if you want to get away from all the depressing news headlines, a trip to the nearest movie theatre might be exactly what the doctor ordered. Assuming that sounds like something you would do, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks. And finally, we deliver the latest breaking news headlines, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
Unpublished Newswire
Crown prosecutors in British Columbia have filed an appeal in a sexual-assault case that was tossed out over unreasonable delays last month.The accused, who is only identified by his initials because of a publication ban, was charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm and assault involving two alleged victims after he was arrested in July 2023.Provincial Court Judge Ted Gouge ruled in Duncan last month that the delays in the trial were beyond the 18-month “presumptive ceiling” set by the Supreme Court of Canada in provincial criminal prosecutions.
May 7, 2025 - 19:35 | Darryl Greer | The Globe and Mail
Calgary has sworn in a new police chief less than a week after the former chief abruptly resigned.Katie McLellan took her oath on Wednesday as the Calgary Police Service prepares for a busy summer that will include the meeting of world leaders at the G7 in Kananaskis, Alta., and the Calgary Stampede.Police say McLellan will permanently replace former chief Mark Neufeld and she will continue as police chief for the foreseeable future.
May 7, 2025 - 19:27 | Matthew Scace | The Globe and Mail
Sask's NDP have introduced a bill that would change the province's referendum legislation, making it more difficult for citizens to put forward a petition to separate from Canada.
May 7, 2025 - 19:19 | Kat Ludwig | Global News - Canada
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