
Farmers markets are peddling their harvests in full force, as we dig deeper into the month of August. However, the supply chains are becoming less reliable. Why is that, and is it taking a bite into potential customers for today’s farmers? Justin Ling, a staff writer with the Toronto Star, joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 1. He says food inspection has sunken under the Trump administration, and that’s one of the factors that is fueling this outbreak. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
August 10, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Anti-hail cannons aren't a new invention for farming, having originated in Europe but are now manufactured in various countries such as New Zealand and Germany.
August 10, 2026 - 17:58 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
August 10, 2026 - 17:50 | | The Globe and Mail
August 10, 2026 - 17:41 | | The Globe and Mail
A "red-warning" tornado alert has been issued for the Ottawa area by Environment Canada. Read More
August 10, 2026 - 17:40 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
People who were present or participated in a protest that shut down Province House in March are now facing bans from the legislature's grounds.
August 10, 2026 - 17:34 | | CBC News - Canada


