Canada’s inflation rate fell to 1.8% last month, dropping from 2.3% in January. We dig through the data with Richard Forbes, a Principal Economist with Signal49 Research. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

Canada&rsquo;s inflation rate fell to 1.8% last month, dropping from 2.3% in January. We dig through the data with Richard Forbes, a Principal Economist with Signal49 Research. Then, we preview tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you&rsquo;ll hear it live on CFRA&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

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Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. March 16th, 2026

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Monday, March 16th, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Monday, March 16th, 2026.

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From the idea of legalizing pepper spray for self-defense purposes, to the looming demise of two Ottawa-based consumption sites, the CFRA textboard was burning hot today. Kristy Cameron gathers your feedback in Hour 3. Then, we open the debate floor just after the 4:30 newscast, as the Political Heat Panel tackles all-things politics. Plus, Matt Demers offers his reaction to last night’s big winners at the Oscars. But more importantly, we find out who won this year’s bet.

From the idea of legalizing pepper spray for self-defense purposes, to the looming demise of two Ottawa-based consumption sites, the CFRA textboard was burning hot today. Kristy Cameron gathers your feedback in Hour 3. Then, we open the debate floor just after the 4:30 newscast, as the Political Heat Panel tackles all-things politics. Plus, Matt Demers offers his reaction to last night&rsquo;s big winners at the Oscars. But more importantly, we find out who won this year&rsquo;s bet.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. March 16th, 2026

Ontario’s Attorney General is calling on the Carney Liberals to consider legalizing the use of pepper spray for self-defense measures. This proposal also involves the exploration of mandatory DNA collection upon arrests for sexual offences. In his open letter to Canada’s Attorney General, Doug Downey says it’s all part of an effort to hold violent offenders accountable, support victims of crime, and strengthen public safety. As of today, it’s illegal to carry pepper spray. As of today, a warrant or conviction is required for DNA sample collection. But according to criminal defense lawyer Sam Puchala, this isn’t just a political move. It resembles an entire shift in the nature of self-defense analysis. She pays us a visit in Hour 2. Shifting gears to something much lighter, how about that weather forecast? On Friday and Sunday, we had snow on the ground. Today, the warm temperatures have probably cleared up the roads. What gives? And what curveballs are on the way next? We dig deeper with Environment Canada’s Geoff Coulson.

Ontario&rsquo;s Attorney General is calling on the Carney Liberals to consider legalizing the use of pepper spray for self-defense measures. This proposal also involves the exploration of mandatory DNA collection upon arrests for sexual offences. In his open letter to Canada&rsquo;s Attorney General, Doug Downey says it&rsquo;s all part of an effort to hold violent offenders accountable, support victims of crime, and strengthen public safety. As of today, it&rsquo;s illegal to carry pepper spray. As of today, a warrant or conviction is required for DNA sample collection. But according to criminal defense lawyer Sam Puchala, this isn&rsquo;t just a political move. It resembles an entire shift in the nature of self-defense analysis. She pays us a visit in Hour 2. Shifting gears to something much lighter, how about that weather forecast? On Friday and Sunday, we had snow on the ground. Today, the warm temperatures have probably cleared up the roads. What gives? And what curveballs are on the way next? We dig deeper with Environment Canada&rsquo;s Geoff Coulson.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. March 16th, 2026

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