Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 29th, 2025 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: May 29, 2025 - 18:00

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 29th, 2025

May 29, 2025

If you head down George Street, and pass by the Salvation Army, you’ll notice a cluster of tents set up in front of the shelter. It’s an ever-growing encampment that has been set up by unhoused people. And for the past several months, Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante has been tirelessly trying to find a solution, only to be met with what she calls a ‘lack of action’ from the City of Ottawa. Plante joins Kristy Cameron to vent her frustrations. On the lighter side of the news cycle, Canadian Heritage has unveiled the Canada Day itinerary for 2025. Who will be performing, and where can people find the flagship festivities? Melanie Brault delivers the details in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.



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The navy says eight of its 12 Kingston-class vessels will be removed from service following "paying off" ceremonies in Halifax and Esquimalt, B.C.
July 24, 2025 - 14:47 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Student assessments for Grades 9 and 10 will be reintroduced, beginning this September, says the supervisor appointed by the province to oversee Ottawa's largest school board. Read More
July 24, 2025 - 14:43 | Joanne Laucius | Ottawa Citizen
Top American steel producers are charging more for their products due to tariffs, which economists say is a natural effect that squeezes buyers and that Canada should avoid.
July 24, 2025 - 14:40 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada