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Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he plans to support the future pursuits of a ‘bubble bylaw’. This idea would restrict demonstrations near certain community spaces, a list that ranges from schools and hospitals to places of worship. Barrhaven West councillor David Hill joins the program with his two cents on the subject. Meantime, as another potential labour dispute looms overhead, the Industrial Inquiry Commission recommends that Canada Post phase out daily door-to-door mail delivery. This would mostly impact deliveries for individual addresses, as well as daily letter mail...
May 16, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
While visiting Ottawa’s parks, local parkgoers and Canadian tourists could soon receive permission to enjoy an alcoholic beverage on the premises. And not just later this Summer, but throughout the Summer months. CTV’s Josh Pringle delivers the details. Meantime, five former members of Canada's 2018 World Juniors roster will now face sexual assault charges in a trial-by-judge setting. This comes as the jury was abruptly dismantled by the judge on Friday morning, marking the second jury breakup in a matter of weeks. Kim Schofield, a litigation expert in criminal law, joins the...
May 16, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
May 16, 2025 - 11:08 | | CBC News - Canada
Orkin Canada is predicting a bad mosquito season for the province of Ontario, a harsh reality that will likely drag into the Fall months. That story is coming up in Hour 4. Later in the program, CTV’s Stefan Keyes drops by to break down the 2025 Ontario Budget, and how it could impact various sectors of Ottawa’s economy. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now. The biggest headline this hour is tied to Hudson’s Bay Canada, who has decided to sell their names, stripes, and brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million.
May 15, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As Hour 3 kicks off, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is unveiling Ontario’s 2025 Budget. We take you live to Queen’s Park for the official announcement. Then, we get the broader breakdown from CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent. Plus, it’s a Thursday afternoon, which means it’s time to dish out some gardening tips with gardening expert Carson Arthur! If you have a question, send us a text and we’ll answer it live on-air. But first, how have the changes to OC Transpo’s bus routes impacted your day-to-day life? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question...
May 15, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada’s EV industry is having a rough week, and some experts fear that this volatile situation could enter full-shutdown mode over the coming months. A few days ago, Honda Canada reportedly decided to take a 2-year break on its $15 billion Ontario investment, a gameplan that would have included multiple EV battery plants and a Made-In-Canada supply chain. And now, other business investors might be re-evaluating their dreams of a large-scale EV operation in Canada. Joining the show to discuss further is Gal Raz, an Associate Professor of Operations and Sustainability Management at...
May 15, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
