Unpublished Newswire
The G7 Summit has ended, but no trade deal has been reached between Canada and the United States. However, there is a growing sense of optimism that a deal can be reached within the next 30 days. Will they be able to put pen to paper? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the auto theft crisis is hitting close to home for Ontario’s Premier, as his vehicle almost got stolen overnight. You’ll hear Doug Ford’s heated rant in Hour 3. Plus, we talk municipal garbage with Alta Vista councillor Marty Carr.
June 17, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
An 18-year-old man was swimming with a group of his friends in the Rideau River last night. Sadly, it would be his final moments, as the water rescuers’ best efforts weren’t enough to revive him. Following an audit conducted to reduce the risk of drowning or injuries, the City of Ottawa vowed to implement changes to the swimming areas at Britannia Beach. Several other recommendations are also being debated and discussed. Kristy Cameron chats with Stephanie Bakalar, the Lifesaving Society's Senior Communications Officer. Meantime, Ottawa's largest school board is holding a...
June 17, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the G7 Summit wraps up in Kananaskis, Canada has unveiled $2 billion in military support for Ukraine. However, no joint statement is being made by the G7 leaders in regards to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. CTV’s Colton Praill delivers the latest developments from Alberta as the show kicks off. Here at home, after 6 long years, construction is set to begin on the reborn Vittoria Trattoria. Their William Street location had to be rebuilt following a massive fire in 2019, causing $2 million in damages. Since then, we have gone through a global pandemic and a testy trade war, and a...
June 17, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The feds are feeling extra patriotic in 2025, as they proudly unveiled the new ‘Canada Strong Pass’ earlier today. Throughout the Summer months, Canadians will be granted free entry and discounts to all national parks and museums. Canadian visitors will also receive this perk. CTV’s Austin Lee delivers the details in Hour 4. Plus, if breaking news happens, you’ll hear it here first on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 16, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have officially entered peak construction season in Canada’s Capital. We have also entered the start of festival season, which is expected to amp up significantly in early-July. And as a result, we are getting a lot of traffic headaches. During your daily commute, which traffic route grinds your gears the most? How much of it is caused by traffic detours? And if you are right in the middle of a construction project, how much precious time are you losing because of it? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s a...
June 16, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada is hosting an assortment of world leaders at this year’s G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Earlier this morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney mingled with U.S. President Donald Trump, their first in-person meeting since Carney’s White House visit last month. And while both seemed optimistic about future negotiations, they still have different concepts as to what the economic relationship looks like. Here to explain further is Julia Kulik, the Director of Research at the G7 Research Group. It is based at the University of Toronto. Shifting gears to the eastern side of...
June 16, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
