Unpublished Newswire
With a week to go before Christmas, we ask you if you've noticed the cost of putting a holiday meal on the table is higher than last year? Plus, we hear some holiday fire safety tips from Ottawa fire Services. Later, Android Central's editor-in-chief, Shruti Shekar, drops by for her weekly segment.
December 19, 2025 - 22:29 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The holidays can be a joyous time for some; for others, it can be a stressful time. Kathryn Leroux, Ottawa Distress Centre's manager of marketing and communication, says they always see an uptick in calls during the holiday season. Later, Mr. Hollywood Matt Demers, drops by with his "flaming thumbs" reviews of what's new in theaters.
December 19, 2025 - 22:22 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canadian Blood Services is calling on people to book appointments to donate blood. Would you be more likely to donate if you'd get paid for your donation? The National Policy Director with the Canadian Health Coalition believes the exchange of money for blood is a terrible idea. Later, Ontario will help New York State with the development and deployment of nuclear technologies. Plus, CTV News Ottawa reporter Tyler Flemming is our next guest for today's Ottawa Now Gift Guide.
December 19, 2025 - 22:19 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
CTV's Katie Griffin has the latest on a murder investigation -- where the accused is charged with killing her mother. Later, the federal government and the province of Ontario have struck a deal to cut red tape. Plus, we replay an earlier conversation with a recent graduate of the Ottawa Mission's Food Services Training Program.
December 19, 2025 - 22:12 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
QOTD: Should you be able to get paid for blood or plasma'? We take your calls, texts, e-mails, talkbacks, heck, even your messages via E-S-P. Later, new research suggests that you CAN catch a cold from the cold. Plus, nasty weather is on the way. When's it coming, nobody knows. Well, Weather Network's Doug Gillham knows. Also, we learn a little about the World Pie Eating Championships.
December 19, 2025 - 22:07 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
This year, 32 students have graduated from the Ottawa Mission's Food Services Training Program. Kristy is joined by Joseph, one of this year's graduates. Later, Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health, Trevor Arnason, drops by for our bi-weekly segment 'Your Health'. Flu is top of mind. Plus, CFRA's Chris Holski talks about how someone got pulled over for using the HOV lane... with nobody else in their vehicle, except the cat. Police say cats and dogs are NOT people.
December 19, 2025 - 22:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
