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When it comes to how today’s homes are being built, the Mayor of Ottawa is promising a significant shakeup throughout Canada’s Capital, as city officials address the ongoing housing crunch. Mark Sutcliffe’s Housing Action Plan includes chopping fees and speeding up construction efforts. In short, build homes faster, but also make them more affordable. And as the municipality builds upon its LRT roadmap, Sutcliffe is also encouraging developers to get shovels in the ground near transit hubs. CTV’s Tyler Fleming provides an in-depth breakdown for us. Then, we...
September 19, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
For many Canadians, the pre-COVID norm of working 5 days in the office is coming out of hibernation. However, this time around, the way of the world looks extremely different. Everything costs more than it did in early-2020. Since Russia attacked Ukraine in 2022, inflation and gas prices have dominated the news cycle. And for countless Canadians, their paychecks haven’t been able to keep up. As we adjust to the old normal, but also the new normal, is a lifestyle change for the average Canadian an inevitable reality? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with financial educator Eduek Brooks in...
September 19, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Just hours after a prominent Irish rap group was barred from entering Canada, the band members have since responded with bold words and potential legal action. Kneecap plans to take those legal avenues against Toronto MP Vince Gasparro, with 2 shows in Toronto and 2 shows in Vancouver now in limbo. Joining us with the latest developments in Hour 2 is CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent. Meantime, Ontario’s Premier was in Markdale this afternoon for a press conference, and he was asked about the effectiveness of photo radar cameras. Last week, Doug Ford called them a ‘tax grab...
September 19, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
School is back in session all across the country, which also means a heightened focus on healthy school lunches. And as we try to navigate through a testy trade war against the United States, not to mention an unpredictable economy in general, this mission is getting tougher to complete for families who are financially challenged. Should teachers take a deep breath and take their foot off the gas pedal? Kristy Cameron opens the debate floor with Samantha Kemp-Jackson, a parenting educator. Later in the program, she continues the conversation with Julie Findlay, who offers her own...
September 19, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A woman travelling to Las Vegas on an American Airlines flight was restrained
with duct tape
after she allegedly assaulted a flight attendant.
Ketty J. Dilone was arrested Tuesday because of aggressive behaviour during an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic to Las Vegas,...
September 19, 2025 - 17:23 | Stewart Lewis | National Post
Linus Ullmark is his own worst critic. He didn’t hold back with an honest assessment of his own play after his second straight day on the ice at the Ottawa Senators’ training camp. Ullmark said he holds a high standard for himself, and he hasn’t met it as the club prepares to open the exhibition […]
September 19, 2025 - 17:20 | Bruce Garrioch | Ottawa Citizen
