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A recent survey from Angus Reid suggests that more and more Canadians are in favour of mandatory civilian service. This would entail one year of donated time for anyone aged 30-and-under. But when it comes to the idea of military service, that is where Canadians are becoming less keen. This proposal has been adopted by Germany, France, Norway, and a handful of others in recent years. Where do you stand on this idea? If the feds consider this approach, how far should they take it? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Later...
August 11, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Breaking News: The current temperature in Canada’s Capital is still too damn high. And for some, that humid forecast is expected to continue over the next few days. Joining us in Hour 2 to explain further is Miriam Diamond, a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. Sticking with the scorching-hot weather, Canada’s intense wildfire season is expected to stretch deep into the Winter months. From coast to coast, 7.3 million hectares of land has already been scorched in 2025. And as the stats keep getting grimmer, calls to implement a National...
August 11, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
According to a recent survey from Abacus Reid, Canadians are buying into the idea of mandatory civilian service, which would entail one year of donated time for those aged 30-and-under. However, when it comes to the idea of military service, that is where many draw the line. Guest host Chris Holski digs through the data with David Korzinski, who is the Main Research Director for the Angus Reid Institute. Meantime, Kristy’s Summer Hit List is sliding straight into Week 3, as a crowd of Bell Media personalities deliver their tips and tricks to soak in the Summer fun! Today’s...
August 11, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario is sending two water bombers to help fight wildfires in N.L., where 3,000 people have been evacuated and one blaze has grown to 52 square kilometres.
August 11, 2025 - 17:58 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
Ontario is sending two water bombers to help fight wildfires in N.L., where 3,000 people have been evacuated and one blaze has grown to 52 square kilometres.
August 11, 2025 - 17:58 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
A 13-year-old boy is dead following a single-vehicle ATV collision on Sunday in East Hawkesbury. Read More
August 11, 2025 - 17:18 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
