Unpublished Newswire
Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron this afternoon. As we heard last month, the province is assuming control of a quartet of school boards. One of them is Ottawa’s largest. And ever since a knock on the door from the provincial supervisor, there has been a ‘communications blackout’ at the OCDSB, as trustees and school officials are now locked out of their work accounts. Trustee Lyra Evans pays us a visit in Hour 1 to address an uncertain future. Meantime, we have officially entered Day 2 of RBC Bluesfest, as the crowds continue to roll into LeBreton Flats....
July 11, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The unit is currently training in different neighbourhoods in Ottawa. One councillor has received complaints from residents about the mess left behind from the horses. The city says it has a plan but the process is still evolving.
July 11, 2025 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The Alberta government is setting new standards for library books, directing its schools to pull books with explicit sexual content off the shelves. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent has more on that story in Hour 4. Plus, if news breaks, you’ll hear it live on Ottawa Now.
July 10, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier in the show, we had a heart-to-heart conversation about a good night’s sleep. More specifically, what can make or break one. What is your recipe for the perfect rest? What factors are the biggest hindrance? Kristy Cameron takes more of your texts and calls, as she tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, if you’re looking for some gardening tips, Carson Arthur has got you covered in Hour 3.
July 10, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
From a late-night snack to various forms of caffeine, and perhaps an alcoholic beverage, a number of everyday factors and variables could hijack a good night of sleep. Andrew Holmes, a Corporate Sleep Consultant and the co-founder of Sleep Efficiency, takes your questions and delivers answers. Later in the show, we continue to gather reaction from Quadeville, as a teenager is facing serious charges in connection to the attack of an 8-year-old girl. Joining us with his reaction is former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis. Plus, one of the Freedom Convoy’s founding organizers is seeking...
July 10, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A trio of Ottawa hospitals have some of the longest wait times in Ontario, according to an initial assessment from a hospital E.R. doctor. Additionally, all five E.R.’s in Canada’s Capital have exceeded the provincial average. Joining Kristy Cameron to comment further is Dr. Alan Drummond, an Emergency Physician based in Perth. He is also a former President for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. Over at LeBreton Flats, it’s a big night for music lovers and concert-goers. We preview the Opening Night lineup for RBC Bluesfest 2025. But first, we bring you...
July 10, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
