Unpublished Newswire
Construction has begun on a third Amazon distribution centre in Ottawa’s South End. The facility is expected to total 3.1 million in square feet, as the American giant continues to expand its footprint across Canada’s Capital. CTV’s Tyler Fleming joins the program in Hour 4. Plus, as news breaks, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 9, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you’re under the weather, and you can’t afford to stand in line waiting for answers, who ya gonna call? Probably not The Ghostbusters, but perhaps the World Wide Web. How often do you use DIY medicine these days? What about getting medical advice from someone, or something, who isn’t a medical professional? Kristy Cameron tackles online remedies, and your feedback, during today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the RCMP is warning Canadians about the looming dangers of online radicalization. This comes after 4 people were arrested near Quebec City for allegedly...
July 9, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A series of A.I.-generated videos have recently made the rounds online, and they have since been removed by TikTok. It showcases a white man in his twenties, complaining about how difficult it is to get a job in Canada. The reason why it was taken down is simple, according to the platform. It violated community guidelines due to racially-motivated messaging, a line-crossing action regardless of how much A.I. was being used to create the videos. Markus Giesler, a Professor of Marketing at York University, analyzes the latest tech trick that is deceiving today’s viewers. Then, we...
July 9, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Sometimes, when we’re not feeling well, society turns to Dr. Google if there’s no physician to lean on. And as you will see around the World Wide Web, or even social media platforms, there isn’t a shortage of medical tips and tricks floating around. This reality constantly catches the attention of the Ontario Medical Association, who understands the desperation levels of Ontarians these days. They realize that provincial patients are pursuing alternative or homemade treatments instead of standing in line for hours. At the same time, if they diagnose themselves or...
July 9, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario Provincial Police say a 34-year-old woman in Almonte has been taken to hospital in critical condition. At around 8:21 this morning, she was walking towards an intersection when a tree abruptly fell on top of her. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the latest developments in Hour 4. Plus, if news breaks, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 8, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada’s Finance Minister, along with the Treasury Board President, have issued letters to Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet. According to a spokesperson from Francois-Philippe Champagne’s office, those letters are asking the Carney Cabinet to present plans for day-to-day operational savings. They want to see that vision by the end of the Summer, as the feds prepare to deliver a 2025 Budget sometime this Fall. We gather the latest developments in Hour 3 with CTV’s Austin Lee. Meantime, if you find yourself walking around the ByWard Market over the next several weeks...
July 8, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
