Ahead of Thursday’s Ontario Budget, the Ford government is extending the full HST rebate to all new homebuyers, for all properties under $1 million. Does this plan move the needle, or does it fall short? We dig deeper with Steve Pomeroy, an Industry Professor at McMaster University. Later in Hour 2, we go 1-on-1 with Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack. Plus, in just a few months, you can fly from Ottawa straight to Hamilton with Porter Airlines. CFRA’s Chris Holski has some tourist suggestions in mind if you plan on making the trip.

Ahead of Thursday&rsquo;s Ontario Budget, the Ford government is extending the full HST rebate to all new homebuyers, for all properties under $1 million. Does this plan move the needle, or does it fall short? We dig deeper with Steve Pomeroy, an Industry Professor at McMaster University. Later in Hour 2, we go 1-on-1 with Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack. Plus, in just a few months, you can fly from Ottawa straight to Hamilton with Porter Airlines. CFRA&rsquo;s Chris Holski has some tourist suggestions in mind if you plan on making the trip.

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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. March 25th, 2026

For the first time in these playoffs, the Ottawa 67's will be gearing up for a Game 5. And if they can't pull off 3 straight wins against Barrie, there will be no more games to play until September. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth summarizes the Round 2 matchup thus far, and what Ottawa needs to do to turn the tables against the Colts.

For the first time in these playoffs, the Ottawa 67's will be gearing up for a Game 5. And if they can't pull off 3 straight wins against Barrie, there will be no more games to play until September. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth summarizes the Round 2 matchup thus far, and what Ottawa needs to do to turn the tables against the Colts.

CFRA Weekends - 67's have to play 'hockey with bite' in order to keep their season alive

For the first time since the early-2010s, the Ottawa Senators have made consecutive NHL playoff appearances. The last time they did that, Daniel Alfredsson was Ottawa's fearless leader and Paul MacLean was calling the shots behind the bench. It's no secret that Ontario's top representative will have their hands full in Round 1, as they square off against the beasts of the mighty Eastern Conference. But as technical producer Stephen Ellsworth tells us, it is also an opponent that the Senators have never faced in a playoff atmosphere. We get you set for Sens-Hurricanes on CFRA Weekends!

For the first time since the early-2010s, the Ottawa Senators have made consecutive NHL playoff appearances. The last time they did that, Daniel Alfredsson was Ottawa's fearless leader and Paul MacLean was calling the shots behind the bench. It's no secret that Ontario's top representative will have their hands full in Round 1, as they square off against the beasts of the mighty Eastern Conference. But as technical producer Stephen Ellsworth tells us, it is also an opponent that the Senators have never faced in a playoff atmosphere. We get you set for Sens-Hurricanes on CFRA Weekends!

CFRA Weekends - Senators prepare to enter the eye of the hurricane in Round 1

Last month, a new report took the Ontario government to task for not taking enough measures to remove lead traces in student drinking water. It was courtesy of the Canadian Environmental Law Association, which handed the Ford government an ‘F’ for Effort. It highlighted one of the main issues: Ontario's standard for lead in water is double the provincial standard, and even low levels of lead can have significant health impacts. Parents of students at Fallingbrook Community Elementary School have started a petition to change that. Andrew Pinsent chats with Matt Stus, Crystal Mask, and Garrett Hansen on CFRA Weekends. Then, he checks in with Ontario Liberal MPP Stephen Blais, who represents the people of Orleans.

Ontario’s Ministry of Environment did not comment on any potential moves to change the provincial standards. OCDSB Supervisor Robert Plamondon did not respond to a request for comment.

Last month, a new report took the Ontario government to task for not taking enough measures to remove lead traces in student drinking water. It was courtesy of the Canadian Environmental Law Association, which handed the Ford government an &lsquo;F&rsquo; for Effort. It highlighted one of the main issues: Ontario's standard for lead in water is double the provincial standard, and even low levels of lead can have significant health impacts. Parents of students at Fallingbrook Community Elementary School have started a <a href="https://www.change.org/p/match-provincial-lead-in-school-water-limits-to-safest-canadian-standards">petition</a> to change that. Andrew Pinsent chats with Matt Stus, Crystal Mask, and Garrett Hansen on CFRA Weekends. Then, he checks in with Ontario Liberal MPP Stephen Blais, who represents the people of Orleans.
Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of Environment did not comment on any potential moves to change the provincial standards. OCDSB Supervisor Robert Plamondon did not respond to a request for comment.

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