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!
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Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Todd McCarthy announced he would be creating a new central agency to oversee the province's conservation authorities.
November 4, 2025 - 06:00 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
Tuesday’s federal budget will announce a $50-billion fund for local infrastructure, including housing, transportation and a specific stream for health infrastructure such as hospitals and emergency services, a senior government official told The Globe and Mail.The source said the budget will also lay out a plan to retire aging military fleets as a way to save money on maintenance costs while the Canadian Forces wait for a wide range of new equipment that will be purchased through billions in increased defence spending.
November 4, 2025 - 05:27 | Bill Curry, Robert Fife, Steven Chase | The Globe and Mail
Too many Ottawa families don’t have a family doctor, and life’s daily challenges can quickly become much more complex without this vital connection to the healthcare system. Read More
November 4, 2025 - 05:00 | Aaron Hutchins | Ottawa Citizen
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