Unpublished Newswire
OC Transpo is set to reduce some of its school services this Fall, and the trickle-down effect might have already started. The transit service says they are making the changes ahead of federal workers returning to the office, which could collide with back-to-school season. It also means more than 3,600 Ottawa students will be shifted back to Yellow buses and other modes of student transportation. CFRA's Andrew Pinsent joins us with the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And if news breaks in real...
June 24, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Back in 2024, the Ford government expanded the speed limits on a section of 400 Series highways. Two years later, they are doing it again, and the new limit will be 110-kilometres-per-hour. Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sakaria says the bulk of the work will be done throughout July and August, and insists that these changes will help people and goods move more readily provincewide. Should Ontario raise its speed limits? And, if you don’t mind us asking, how fast do you drive? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day....
June 24, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the Summer temperatures rise, so does the Summer spending temptation. From patio dining and home projects, to various forms of outdoor fun, it all counts. But before you swipe your credit card, financial experts are warning Canadians that seasonal spending can leave you with a massive debt hangover come Autumn. We dig deeper with Kelley Keehn, a financial literacy advocate and personal finance educator. Now, when it comes to Canada’s sports fans, the FIFA World Cup is probably their Summer craze for 2026, especially if your home country advances to the Knockout Stage. Canada can...
June 24, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The province is expanding how many stretches of highway will have a 110-kilometre-per-hour speed limit. During a press conference this morning, Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sakaria said the first increases will be in effect as of this Friday, with the remainder rolling out through July and August. Here at home, several stretches of roadway have already adopted this principal, dating back to the initial introductions in 2024. Sakaria insists that these changes will help people and goods move more readily provincewide. Should Ontario raise its speed limits? Kristy Cameron opens...
June 24, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Brady Tkachuk has landed in South Florida, as the former captain of the Ottawa Senators was formally introduced to the Sunrise media earlier today. And yes, we caught some first glimpses of Brady in a Panthers jersey, which will feature No. 8 instead of the No. 7 he wore with the Sens. CTV’s Austin Lee joins us with that story in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. Oh, and circling back to the Senators for a second. They just traded that 9th overall pick they got from Florida to San Jose. As part of the trade...
June 23, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In 2018, he was seen as the answer to Ottawa’s problems. Eight years later, Ottawa’s captain is moving on from Canada’s Capital, and will now play alongside his brother in South Florida. When Brady Tkachuk returns to the Canadian Tire Centre as Public Enemy No. 1, both for the first time and any other time, will you cheer or boo? Guest host Chris Holski has a candid conversation with Sens Army this afternoon, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the latest numbers from Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Data is looking bleak. Canada’s...
June 23, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
