Unpublished Newswire
Chris Holski is filling in for Kristy Cameron, who is a little under the weather today. Speaking of the weather, Canada's Capital is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch to start the afternoon. And in recent Summers, we've dealt with a couple of doozy storms. Do they peak your curiosity, or do they simply scare the daylight out of you? Environment Canada meteorologist Ian Hubbard joins the program in Hour 1 with his thoughts, and he delivers an outlook of what Ottawa is dealing with right now. Plus, do you remember Quebec's restaurant no-show fees? They've been talked about for a few years...
July 17, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
This year's Lebanese Festival is kicking off tonight! We go live to CTV's Jackie Perez in Hour 4, as the 35th edition prepares for liftoff. Plus, if news breaks, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
July 16, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
NHL teams are in the midst of revealing their season schedules for the 2025-2026 campaign, the last 82-game season before the new CBA kicks in. In an attempt to inject some fun, and perhaps a bit of humour, the Buffalo Sabres delivered a chicken wing tier-list to describe each NHL city. For Ottawa, they chose Plain. Would you classify that as an honest rating, or is it just plain hogwash? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. However, when it comes to Ottawa’s public transit, some of you might use more colourful language to...
July 16, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Do you remember when a crowd of Carleton candidates prepared for battle during April’s federal election? It partially led to Pierre Poilievre’s dismissal as the longtime MP for that riding. Well, next month, Poilievre will be attempting a political resurgence, as he tries to re-enter the House of Commons as an Alberta MP. This time, over 50 candidates will be standing in his way. CFRA’s Chris Holski delivers the latest developments. Plus, there has been a growing uproar as to how e-scooters and e-bikes are being regulated. A big part of that confusion is the amount of...
July 16, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Amid trade uncertainty, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke alongside steelworkers in Hamilton earlier today, announcing a series of measures to support and protect Canada’s Steel industry. Kristy Cameron brings you up to speed on today’s top headlines in Hour 1. Meantime, as they try to crawl out of the NHL’s longest active playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres are spending their offseason grading every single NHL city. Naturally, they are doing so with chicken wing flavours. Their rating for division-rival Ottawa: Plain. Do you agree with the heartbeat of Western New York...
July 16, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
One week ago, the life of a 34-year-old woman from Mississippi Mills Township took a tragic turn. Last Tuesday, she was walking near the intersection of Ann and Church Street when she was hit by a falling tree limb. She was rushed to hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, she didn’t survive her injuries, and has passed away. CTV’s Austin Lee delivers the sad news in Hour 4.
July 15, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
