
Did you catch Wednesday’s Leaders Debate en français? It was the appetizer to tonight's English Language Debate, which is also being held in Montreal. Will you give it the time of day? CTV’s Jeremie Charron recaps yesterday’s barbs and previews today's 'festivities'. Later in Hour 1, CTV Ottawa’s Josh Pringle tries to explain why the money from the city’s red-light cameras wasn’t solely allocated to road safety initiatives. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
April 17, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The VEVOR brand of wooden high chairs for babies and toddlers have been recalled due to an entrapment hazard and Canadians are urged to contact the company for refund.
April 17, 2025 - 17:15 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
Two federal leaders were asked if they would impose a pipeline on Indigenous nations that don’t want it during Wednesday's French debate. Indigenous rights lawyers say any answer other than no would "be contrary to the Constitution."
April 17, 2025 - 17:14 | | CBC News - Canada
Public health officials are urging Canadians to ensure vaccinations are up-to-date ahead of the Easter long weekend as concerns about the spread of measles persist, including in Ontario where more than 100 cases were reported in the past week.In its weekly update on Thursday, Public Health Ontario said 109 new cases of measles have boosted the total to 925 since an outbreak began in October. Of those, 773 are confirmed and 152 are probable. Six patients have been admitted to hospital, all of whom were unimmunized children.
April 17, 2025 - 17:11 | Kristy Kirkup, Alanna Smith | The Globe and Mail
Former Cornwall mayor and federal cabinet minister Ed Lumley has died at the age of 85.
April 17, 2025 - 17:09 | | CBC News - Ottawa
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April 17, 2025 - 16:59 | Joanne Laucius | Ottawa Citizen