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Ontario is set to lose more than 33 percent of the International student population because of Canada’s student permit cap. It was introduced by the Trudeau Liberals in January of 2024. And according to a new report from Statistics Canada, it unsurprisingly led to a sharp decline in new International students, as well as a more moderate drop in overall enrollment. What does this all mean for Canadian universities? More importantly, how does it impact their reputation as educational leaders? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Rob Kristofferson, the President of the Ontario...
May 8, 2026 - 18:30 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Jennifer Filip and her husband live in Greely with their 5-year-old Border Collie Poodle mix. And while music fans know Shady as Eminem’s alter-ego, this canine has turned into a household hero. At around 12:30 Monday morning, the couple was sound asleep as their bungalow caught fire. The blaze started in their shed – located right next to the house – and it spread to the house within a matter of minutes. But thanks to Shady’s loud barking, the couple woke up and made it out just in time. Jennifer joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.
May 8, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
When should children move out of the family house? Back in 2021, the proportion of Millennials aged 25 to 39 living with their parents was twice that of Baby Boomers in 1991 – 16.3 percent compared to 8.2 percent. That’s according to new analysis from Statistics Canada. And while housing affordability for Millennials is an evergreen issue, one of the study’s authors says the cost of home ownership is only one of the factors that has driven these multi-generational changes. Paul Kershaw is the founder of Generation Squeeze and a UBC Professor. He joins Kristy Cameron on...
May 8, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
May 8, 2026 - 09:02 | | CBC News - Canada
We are receiving an update from the province today in regards to the high levels of lead in Ontario school drinking water. Parents at one Ottawa school were shocked to learn about the elevated levels of lead in that school's water supply. And now, they are demanding answers from the Ministry of Education, questioning why the province is still allowing double the level recommended by Health Canada. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson fills us in on the details. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you...
May 7, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
New data shows that Millennials are twice as likely to be living with their parents in their late-thirties compared to when their parents were in that exact same age range. What age, in today's economy, is the right time to fly the family nest? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa-based journalists should keep their head on a swivel, as a 10-year-old kid’s latest column hits the Eganville Leader. CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on that. Plus, the sun is shining on this Thursday afternoon, but a Frost...
May 7, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
