Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Fri. October 10th, 2025
October 10, 2025
According to a recent survey by the Convenience Industry Council of Canada, the Ford government’s expansion of alcohol sales has been a ‘real game-changer’ for today’s convenience stores. It has driven higher foot traffic and replaced the lost revenue that was caused by a decline in cigarette sales. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Anne Kothawala, the President and CEO of the Convenience Industry Council of Canada. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day. Some municipalities have tried to entice family doctors with cash incentives, as they try to fill in their respective family healthcare gaps. Ottawa hasn’t gone down this road just yet, but they might consider doing so. Should they? Text into the show or give us a shout!
Unpublished Newswire
The Globe and Mail has won four Jack Webster Awards for work on topics that include the toxic opioid crisis, the national soccer team, a deadly festival attack in British Columbia and U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada.The awards, which recognize excellence across journalism in B.C., were announced at a ceremony in Vancouver on Monday evening. Globe journalists had been nominated in four categories, and won in each of them, making the publication the most decorated news outlet at the event.Nancy Macdonald took home the prize for Best News Reporting of the Year for her in-...
November 4, 2025 - 00:30 | Temur Durrani | The Globe and Mail
Alberta’s Auditor-General is racing to complete his investigation into procurement practices in the province’s health care system within the next six months, after the government rejected his proposal to extend his contract until the probe is finished.Doug Wylie’s eight-year term as the province’s Auditor-General expires at the end of April, 2026. The governing United Conservative Party on Monday confirmed it would conduct a search to fill the position, noting Mr. Wylie is welcome to apply for the job.
November 3, 2025 - 21:17 | Carrie Tait | The Globe and Mail
Prince Harry will travel to Toronto this week, visiting the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre and attending a series of events in support of veterans ahead of Remembrance Day.
November 3, 2025 - 20:32 | | CBC News - Canada
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