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The next few months are projected to be very painful for Canadian workers, as trade tensions with the United States approach a boiling point. However, the latest outlook from the Conference Board of Canada says that dose of pain could be short-lived. Joining the show to explain further is Cory Renner, the Associate Director of the Conference Board of Canada’s Economic Forecasting Team. Shifting gears to local matters, the Ontario Medical Association and the province’s Ministry of Health are in active negotiations to find a more permanent solution to Emergency Department...
April 1, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you were searching for the nearest gas station this morning, you probably spotted a pleasant surprise from Liberal leader Mark Carney. Before dropping the writ on March 23rd, he promised an end to the Carbon Tax, effective April 1st. That promise has now been granted, as gas prices dipped 20 cents overnight. How will this impact production costs, and how much relief will it provide to Canadians? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Ethan Wallace, the Vice-President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Meantime, as Hudson’s Bay prepares to close 74 stores, what are we going to do...
April 1, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
April 1, 2025 - 10:14 | | CBC News - Canada
We have some sad news to share on today’s show, as CTV’s Matt Skube will be stepping aside from his roles at CTV Ottawa by the end of April. He explains the tough decision and outlines the road ahead. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news headlines, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
March 31, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we outlined earlier in today’s program, the mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau are outlining their shared federal election priorities. What does Ottawa need from the next federal government? What do you want to see the feds deliver to your front door? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s a Monday afternoon, which means it’s time to sound off on the biggest political headlines with our Political Heat Panel. And as the Tories try to fight off a series of unfavourable election polls, the Liberals are choosing to...
March 31, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Bookstores are worried about the next chapter of a tense Canada-U.S. trade war. That’s because books that are being printed in America are on a list of goods that Canada may choose to counter-tariff in response to President Trump’s upcoming economic attacks. This decision could hit Canadian authors where it hurts, as many of them choose to print their products next door. Kristy Cameron chats with J.J. Davis, the co-owner of White Pine Books and Children’s Boutique in Arnprior. Speaking of that trade war, America’s complex political climate has some doctors...
March 31, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
