Unpublished Newswire
Technology is moving fast in 2025, and perhaps way too fast for us to catch up. A story out of New Jersey is a prime example of that, as we take a glimpse into the future of everyday driving. Here is how the journey begins. A New Jersey teenager used his father’s Tesla to take his road test. The examiner declared that the teen had allowed the car to perform parallel-parking manoeuvres, but the father insisted that he didn’t activate those features. Naturally, questions are being raised. Joining us to expand further on those concerns is Lorraine Sommerfeld, a Driving.ca...
June 25, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A series of countries have committed to a 5 percent GDP investment into their national defense gameplan. Stephen Saideman, a Chair with the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, joins guest host Andrew Pinsent in Hour 2. Plus, the Ottawa Jazz Festival is absolutely vibing tonight! CFRA's Chris Holski examines Wednesday's setlist of artists.
June 25, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron this afternoon, as she tries to enjoy the cottage life without getting pelted by raindrops. Artificial Intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace, and people are taking advantage of those perks, regardless of the benefits or consequences. How will it impact the economy-at-large moving forward? What about Canada’s workforce as we know it? We dig deeper with Mark Daley, who is the Chief A.I. Officer at Western University. Plus, we continue our Proudly Canadian segment this afternoon, as Dr. Shawna Pandya drops by for a visit. She...
June 25, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As our Proudly Canadian series continues, we are getting to know a wide-range of Canadian artists and innovators who make this country great. Another example of Canadian innovation is ProSlide, an Ottawa-based company that builds water slides for water parks all around the world. CTV’s Tyler Fleming highlights their accolades in Hour 4. Plus, if news breaks, you’ll hear it here first on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 24, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The mental health of Canada’s public service employees is, once again, under the microscope. According to new data released by the Treasury Board Secretariat, more employees are experiencing higher stress levels, which means their mental health is at risk of being compromised. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your present-day stress level at your workplace? Has it improved or declined compared to 2 years ago? Kristy Cameron does a vibe-check of the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Later in Hour 3, we also gather instant reaction to the newly-...
June 24, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you are reading this, it means the heatwave hasn’t killed you. When is the madness going to end? More importantly, how many more heatwaves is Canada’s Capital likely to get this Summer? Doug Gillham, a meteorologist with The Weather Network, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, a new report from the Canadian Urban Institute argues that today’s churches must alter their approaches to building management, as dwindling attendances put their long-term futures at risk. Worries are growing that the loss of physical buildings could spell the end of the churches’...
June 24, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
