Unpublished Newswire
Ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the Ontario government is more than doubling the maximum fine that can be handed out for selling tickets above their original value. In a news release issued this morning, the province said that businesses and individuals who violate this legislation could face fines of $25,000 – up from $10,000 previously. The question, of course, is will they listen? Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Crawford, Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. Later in the program, we pick the brain of music expert and...
June 4, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The review of Canada’s agreement with USA and Mexico is just weeks away. It will be up for review – oddly enough – on Canada Day. And ahead of July 1st, Canada is now under new tariff pressure from its American counterparts, as the White House threatens a 10 percent tariff on Canada and other countries. U.S. President Trump is accusing those countries of not doing enough to halt forced-labour products from entering the North American supply chain. The proposed levy on Canada would not apply to goods compliant with CUSMA, meaning that a large majority of Canada’s...
June 3, 2026 - 18:30 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we talked about during Monday’s program, the City of Ottawa is at a crossroads with its aging infrastructure, not to mention the realities of its financial situation. This week, the idea of an infrastructure levy was being pitched by City Staff, as the municipality examines a backlog of items that need repairs. From roads and parks, to arenas and pools, a lot of elbow grease and TLC is needed. And in the past, Ottawa hasn’t spent enough to maintain those municipal assets properly, as evidenced by an annual $1.2 billion shortfall. General Burns Pool – located in Sean...
June 3, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s hard to stay at a park and cheer for your kid’s little-league team when nature calls, especially when there’s no bathroom to relieve yourself. In fact, in any outdoor situation with no restroom, that is not a pleasant thought to think of. A few years ago, Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard brought a motion to City Council, calling for more porta-potty installations at Ottawa’s parks. And while the rollout has been present recently, he argues that the rollout isn’t big enough. Meantime, for 10 of the past 11 years, the Ottawa Patriots Baseball Club has...
June 3, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A long-awaited draft bylaw dealing with bad faith evictions took a step forward today at Ottawa’s Planning and Housing Committee. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent has the latest from City Hall. Then, we take a look at the latest weather forecast with CTV’s Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 3, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s hard to stay at a park and cheer for your kid’s little-league team when nature calls, especially when there’s no bathroom to relieve yourself. In fact, in any outdoor situation with no restroom, that is not a pleasant thought to think of. The City of Ottawa has tried to answer that call by deploying some porta-potties to city parks. However, critics say more action needs to be taken. Do Ottawa’s public parks need more bathrooms? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the review of Canada’...
June 3, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
