
Barely a year after buying the Edmonton Elks football team, owner Larry Thompson passed away following complications from surgery.
September 25, 2025 - 19:34 | Karen Bartko | Global News - Canada
Earlier in the show, we heard from an Associate Professor at Trent University’s School of Education, and her argument as to why today’s grading systems should be ditched. Denise Handlarki believes that grades can kill a student’s motivation to excel at their craft, adding that we need to embrace and encourage instead of criticize. When asked about his thoughts on the proposal, education expert David Johnson took a more traditional stance. He thinks that grades are still important in today’s schools, and we need to set the standards for real-world performance. If...
September 25, 2025 - 18:30 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Agree or Disagree: Today’s school grades are becoming an old-school practice. Perhaps you might not agree, but an Associate Professor at Trent University’s School of Education is taking this stance fairly vocally. Denise Handlarki argues that today’s grading system can be a motivation killer for students, and that a mastery of one’s craft can be encouraged and achieved if grades are removed. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
September 25, 2025 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Remember when Ontario’s Premier said he would deactivate photo radar cameras if the municipalities didn’t? Well, that countdown has been triggered at Ottawa City Hall. Doug Ford has issued a request to shut down every single camera in Canada’s Capital, a practice that he has dubbed a ‘cash grab’. By mid-November, cameras situated in school zones must be replaced with large new signs. Once we get to September of 2026, permanent flashing lights should be installed. Opposing parties at Queen’s Park have been quick to push back on Ford’s decision,...
September 25, 2025 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The matter was briefly addressed in a Lindsay courtroom on Thursday and adjourned to Dec. 18.
September 25, 2025 - 18:18 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
Every single Thursday afternoon, right after the 4:30 newscast, CFRA's Ottawa Now goes In The Garden with gardening expert Carson Arthur! This week, we are getting slightly ahead of the game, as Carson is joining us at 3 o'clock instead of the usual timeslot. That's because he is currently on a national tour, talking about the importance of preserving Canada’s trees. He talks a bit about that, and then tackles your general gardening inquiries. Have a question for Carson? Call in Thursday at 4:30, email ottawanow@cfra.com, or send a text to the CFRA textboard.
September 25, 2025 - 18:15 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa