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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. December 18th, 2025

December 19, 2025

Has your holiday food budget increased? Food economist Mike von Massow says prices are either the same as last year... or more. As for beef, it's expensive! The Prime Minister and Premiers meet. How did it go? Was there acrimony? Or was cooperative with everybody holding hands and singing 'Kumbaya'? Later, our Ottawa Now Gift sees CTV News Ottawa's weather anchor drop by with her gift ideas. 



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We replay our earlier conversation with Mr. Hollywood, as he reviewed the newest Spongebob movie, among others. Later, we find out a little more about a new VR experience that has opened up in the ByWard Market. Plus, CTV's Jackie Perez, Stefan Keyes and Natalie van Rooy make appearances in the final half hour of the show. 
December 19, 2025 - 22:39 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
With a week to go before Christmas, we ask you if you've noticed the cost of putting a holiday meal on the table is higher than last year?  Plus, we hear some holiday fire safety tips from Ottawa fire Services. Later, Android Central's editor-in-chief, Shruti Shekar, drops by for her weekly segment. 
December 19, 2025 - 22:29 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The holidays can be a joyous time for some; for others, it can be a stressful time. Kathryn Leroux, Ottawa Distress Centre's manager of marketing and communication, says they always see an uptick in calls during the holiday season. Later, Mr. Hollywood Matt Demers, drops by with his "flaming thumbs" reviews of what's new in theaters. 
December 19, 2025 - 22:22 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa