Unpublished Newswire
As you heard throughout yesterday’s program, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s top officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking his first in-person meeting with America’s Big Cheese. Appearing inside the Oval Office, Carney noted how Trump has revitalized international focuses on things like security and NATO, and explained how Canada is stepping up to meet those demands. Most of Tuesday’s dialogue centered around USMCA, which was negotiated between Trudeau and Trump during the latter’s first administration. We do a vibe check with Windsor...
May 7, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Starting today, if you’re dining out in Quebec, tips must be calculated on the before-tax price. For example, if an item costs $100 before tax, the tipping options cannot be calculated on the additional taxes, such as the 9.9% QST or the 5% GST. These changes will save consumers money, but will also result in smaller tips for servers and bartenders. Should Ontario follow suit? Kristy Cameron opens the debate floor with Tony Alenis, the President and CEO of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association. Shifting gears to health news, gynecological cancers are on the rise in...
May 7, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
On Monday, the town of Smiths Falls did a vibe check on backyard chickens. As part of a one-year pilot project, residents were allowed to house backyard chickens on their properties, mainly for the purpose of producing fresh eggs. The latest motion successfully passed after Mayor Shawn Pankow delivered the final thumbs-up. Under what is called the Backyard Hen Pilot Program, residents can keep up to 6 backyard hens at either a residential property or a property used primarily for residence. All hen coops must be draft-proof, dry, and insulated from the public. But as we saw from the...
May 6, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
For the first time as Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney has visited the White House. He’s had multiple conversations over the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump. Today, they met in person to address a few things. And in the middle of a testy trade war, these dialogues are more important than ever. How do you think Canada’s Prime Minister handled himself today? Lawrence Herman, a former Canadian diplomat, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 3. Then, we sift through the CFRA textboard for your feedback, as Kristy tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime,...
May 6, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Prime Minister Mark Carney is speaking with the media after today’s pivotal conversation with U.S. officials. We take you live to Washington as he approaches the podium. Then, we gather instant reaction from experts and listeners alike.
May 6, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s a highly-anticipated faceoff in Washington today, as Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time. This meeting of the minds follows last week’s federal election win for the Carney Liberals, who are trying to navigate Canada through a tense trade war against their North American neighbours. How do you think Carney handled himself in the Oval Office? Is there a pathway to peace between the two sides, and how long could it take? CTV News political analyst Tom Mulcair joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Shifting gears back to that...
May 6, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
