Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. August 1st, 2025
August 2, 2025
The August 1st trade deadline has come and gone without a deal between Canada and the United States. U.S. President signed an executive order hiking tariffs to 35% on some Canadian goods. Canada, (bad) deal or no deal? We get reaction from Canada's former Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay. Plus, have you turned to AI to help with your mental health? More and more people are doing so, but it does come with some warnings. Kristy speaks with Benslyne Avril, an Ottawa psychotherapist, about the dangers of sharing personal issues with an AI bot. Later, we continue Kristy's Summer Hit List with CFRA's Emma Kelly; she drops by with her suggestions on places to go and things to do.
Unpublished Newswire
A positive news story; ambulance drop-off times is down at a local hospital. CTV's Dylan Dyson has more. We replay an earlier conversation about the rising number of vacant retail spaces. Also, a bottling plant in Amherstburg announces it will close early 2026. Mayor Michael Prue believes the plant moving operations to the U.S. is mainly due to tariffs.
August 29, 2025 - 00:13 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Our Question of the Day: 'How safe is your child's school commute?' Later, filing your taxes could become more difficult. (You mean MORE than it already is?!) Plus, Carson Arthur, gardening and outdoor lifestyle expert, answers your gardening questions!
August 29, 2025 - 00:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Caffeine pouches are becoming more and more popular - especially with teens. Healthcare professionals, however, are urging caution. Kristy is joined by Dr. Michael Mak, a sleep expert with CAMH, who warns us about the side-effects of using caffeine pouches. Later, Sr. VP of CBRE, Jamie Boyce, goes over their report showing a rise in vacant big-box retail spaces. Plus, CFRA's Chris Holski drops by with breaking news; Diageo will close a bottling plant in Amherstburg.
August 28, 2025 - 23:55 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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