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How many Canadian facts does CTV’s Jackie Perez know? We put her Canadian trivia to the test in Hour 4. Meantime, we are just hours away from the Canada Day edition of The Night Shift! Bell Media host Shane Hewitt, who lives right here in Ottawa, pays us a visit. And finally, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now. Remember those trade talks that U.S. President Trump abruptly shut down? Well, after Canada deserted the Digital Sales Tax earlier today, those talks are back on.
June 30, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Normally, to start off Hour 3, we pick your brains and tackle today’s Question of the Day. However, with Canada’s birthday just hours away, we decided to shake things up with a little bit of Canada Day trivia! Kristy Cameron tests the listeners’ knowledge, and even poses a few questions to a crowd of Bell Media personalities. Plus, as our Proudly Canadian segment wraps up, we saved the most inspiring story for last. Tareq Hadhad, the CEO of Peace by Chocolate, moved to Canada along with his family in 2016. Almost 10 years ago, they were refugees from Syria. Today, they...
June 30, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada is another year older, and we have a lot to celebrate about this great nation. However, like any other place in this world, it has its warts and blemishes. How far has today’s Canada come with Indigenous Peoples, and how far does it still have to go to achieve inner peace and reconciliation? Claudette Commanda, an Indigenous rights activist, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Shifting gears to Tuesday’s celebrations, if you are looking to soak in the Canadian fun, there is plenty of fun and games outside the Downtown Core. We examine the festivities in Kanata, Barrhaven,...
June 30, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we inch closer to Canada Day, Kristy Cameron is in her element. She has always joked about hosting a live radio show from a Downtown patio. Today, she finally gets her wish! And a fireworks extravaganza is a great way to kick things off! Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney explains further in Hour 1. Later in the show, we explore all 4 corners of Canadian beauty with veteran media personality Sam Laprade, as she shares a few of the Canadian-filled stories she has told over her 35-year career. Plus, if you are looking for a hangout spot just steps away from Parliament Hill,...
June 30, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Some of Canada’s oldest rocks, according to scientists, might be the oldest on Planet Earth. Guest host Andrew Pinsent picks the brain of Jonathan O’Neill, who is a Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Plus, while Lone Star Texas Grill might sound like an American brand, it is definitely Canadian-owned. CTV’s Peter Szperling highlights their 40-year journey in this hour’s ‘Proudly Canadian’ feature.
June 27, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s very clear that we need newer forms of transit innovation to rectify a snails-paced commute in Canada’s Capital, especially if a major accident handicaps our city. Some argue that the solution is ‘ring roads’. Others are advocating for more bridges. And then, you have the crowd who wants both. What side are you siding with? Guest host Andrew Pinsent tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, a new survey says dental care is being put on the backburner when Canadians have to sacrifice essential needs. We sift through the data in Hour 3.
June 27, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
