Unpublished Newswire
Potholes are back, folks. In some areas, they are back in droves. In some areas, according to the OPP, they are causing serious damage to vehicles. What has your pothole experience been like this season? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Shifting gears to Queen’s Park, the Ford government has introduced its Budget Bill, which includes measures to cap resale ticket prices. In other words, tickets can’t be resold for more than the original price. But how much will it help today’s consumers? Music expert...
April 24, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Nearly one year ago, Sens captain Brady Tkachuk was holding back tears after the boys failed to force a Game 7 against Toronto. Tomorrow, for a second straight year, Sens Army will be staring down the barrel of a potential 4-game sweep, as the Carolina Hurricanes secured a 3-0 series stranglehold last night. The CTC boo-birds were out in full force after Ottawa closed out the middle frame with a lackluster powerplay. And if the Senators have any hope of reverse-sweeping their way out of trouble, they will have to make it happen without All-Star rearguard Jake Sanderson, who has been...
April 24, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Chris Holski is filling in for Kristy Cameron, who might still be recovering from that heartbreaking Game 3 loss last night. Don’t worry, we’ll be talking about that Sens game later in the show. But first, we’re talking about potholes, which can be a lot more frustrating than one-goal games in pro sports. And according to the OPP, several vehicles have received significant damage in Ottawa’s East End because of this very issue. That can make anyone hopping mad. We dig deeper in Hour 1 with red-seal master mechanic Simon Potten. He is also the former co-host of...
April 24, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Water levels have started to stabilize along the Ottawa River and throughout the National Capital Region, as flood waters are projected to recede in the coming days. Kristy Cameron checks in with Allan Joyner, a Public Information Officer with the West Carleton Disaster Relief. Meantime, Ottawa Police officers are reminding residents to be vigilant, as distraction thefts are spiking once again. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson delivers the details in Hour 4. And then, we check out a couple of evening sports parties! One of them is at the Canadian Tire Centre, where CTV’s Patricia Boal is...
April 23, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you’re a high school student in Ontario, and you want the keys to your graduation credentials, you will need to pass a Financial Literacy Test. To be more specific, a result of 70% or better. Ontario’s Education Minister says today’s youth need practical skills to survive the real world, and he argues that everyday financial know-how is a big backbone of that survival toolbox. Good move by the Ford government, or not going far enough? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the controversial ‘...
April 23, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have approved a bill that bans anyone aged 17-and-under from ever buying cigarettes. It’s called the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’, and it aims to stop people born after New Year’s Eve 2008 from taking up smoking. Here in Canada, health experts are encouraging the feds to introduce similar legislation. Kristy Cameron checks in with Dr. Andrew Pipe, a smoking cessation expert, in Hour 2. He is a former Chief of Prevention and Rehabilitation at the UOttawa Heart Institute. Shifting gears to Queen’s Park, the Ford government has...
April 23, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
