Unpublished Newswire
It’s officially official, everybody! And depending on who you ask, perhaps this isn’t news you want to hear. Regardless of where you stand, parkgoers will soon be able to enjoy a cold one in select Ottawa parks, as City Council just passed a bylaw change for the Summer months. If you are 19-and-older, you can legally enjoy an alcoholic beverage between Canada Day and Halloween, but only under certain hours of the day and within certain designations. Where these perks will be applied is now in the hands of City Council. Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper joins the program...
June 11, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Once the first series of Canadian-targeted tariffs was launched by U.S. President Donald Trump, American-made booze was quickly removed from Canadian shelves. That was a few months ago. A few months later, U.S. liquor is seeing a resurgence in Alberta and Saskatchewan. That is likely not happening here in Ontario, as Premier Doug Ford vows to keep the boycott in place until all tariffs are removed. Critics are growing curious as to why Canadian provinces are removing the limited amount of leverage they possess against American markets. Is it a good idea for Ontario to stick to their guns...
June 11, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Good news, everyone! This Summer, you’ll be able to go for a swim at Dows Lake, as the NCC opens a new recreational swimming spot at Commissioners Park. The dock includes Muskoka chairs and bike racks, while also serving as a spot to launch canoes and kayaks. CFRA’s Chris Holski delivers the details. Later in Hour 2, we have another chapter to a controversial safer supply clinic in Downtown Ottawa. The Northwood Recovery Clinic on Somerset Street West has been grinding people’s gears for several weeks now, and residents thought peace would prevail after it was expected...
June 11, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s been nearly 3 months since Canadian liquor stores purged American alcohol from their shelves. But now, Alberta and Saskatchewan are changing course, opting to resume regular purchases and distribution of U.S. booze. Here in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford isn’t backing down, vowing to keep the boycott in place until U.S. President Trump removes all tariffs. So if you are craving some Kentucky bourbon in this province, you’ll have to get creative. CTV political analyst Scott Reid delivers his key takeaways from Western Canada’s recent backpedalling. Shifting gears...
June 11, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada Day is fast approaching, and many Canadians are getting ready to fly their maple leaf flags high ahead of July 1.But national pride comes in all shapes and sizes, and we want to know about your most Canadian possessions that have you feeling patriotic, no flagpole required.
June 11, 2025 - 17:59 | Globe Staff | The Globe and Mail
The Bloc Quebecois has argued the internal trade portion of Bill C-5 could be passed quickly, but called for a separate study of the changes to major project reviews.
June 11, 2025 - 17:48 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
