Unpublished Newswire
A University of Ottawa study found that those 35 years and younger are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories. Kristy speaks with the author of the study, professor Daniel Stockemer. Later, with more and more Beer Stores closing, many charities and non-profits are eager to take your empties. Kristy is joined by John Heckbert, executive director of Operation Come Home, about how they're looking to come to you to pick up your empty cans and bottles. Plus, CTV Ottawa's Ted Raymond let's us know about how Pembroke launched their on-demand transit today.
August 5, 2025 - 18:58 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Multiple wildfires are burning in Newfoundland, prompting more evacuation orders and destroying structures in a community in the eastern part of the province.Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier said during a media briefing Tuesday the out-of-control wildfire near Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove and Kingston grew significantly overnight.
August 5, 2025 - 18:56 | Lyndsay Armstrong | The Globe and Mail
Workers have rejected the latest offer by Canada Post. We ask you whether Canada Post can survive, as is? If not, what changes need to be made? Kristy is joined by Adam King, an assistant professor of labour studies, who believes this is not the beginning of the end for Canada Post. Later, CFRA show producer Corey Price is next up with suggestions of places to go, and things to do in Ottawa (and the surrounding area). We call the segment "Kristy's Summer Hit List". Plus, we dip into PM Mark Carney answering reporter questions in Kelowna.
August 5, 2025 - 18:41 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A fire that cut the power to a B.C. village has attracted international attention for its bizarre cause: a fish that fell from the sky.
Ashcroft Fire Rescue responded to a fire located six kilometres south of town last Wednesday, just before noon. With support from BC Hydro staff and local ranchers, firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading and fully extinguish it.
The fire department said firefighters and ranchers used about 4,800 gallons of water to put out the fire.
After the flames were put out, crews discovered the unlikely source: a charred fish lying at the...
August 5, 2025 - 18:18 | Amna Ahmad | National Post
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake said Tuesday that it is looking at imposing tolls on the roads crossing its territory in response to looming federal budget cuts.Grand Chief Cody Diabo told reporters the tolls could help offset the impact of cuts to federal departments, including Indigenous Services Canada.
August 5, 2025 - 17:52 | Morgan Lowrie | The Globe and Mail
Ottawa Transit Services has announced disruptions for testing at the east-end extension of LRT. Read More
August 5, 2025 - 17:44 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
