Unpublished Newswire
An Ottawa-based travel company says they have failed to sell a single American bus tour since U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canadian goods. According to Travac Tours, a trip to New York City is one of their most popular options, and it has been for years. That is, until we got to the first day of February. Fast-forward to late-March, and the company isn’t even planning any U.S. trips. Oh, and if you already booked one for this year, it could be on the chopping block. Travac Tours owner Karl Gildner joins the program in Hour 3. But first, it's time to tackle today...
March 27, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As you heard on yesterday’s program, U.S. President Donald Trump plans to implement 25 percent tariffs on all finished vehicles made outside of the United States. Experts fear that this controversial decision, which is scheduled to take effect next Thursday, will dramatically increase costs for both businesses and consumers. As he promised during last year’s U.S. election campaign, Trump is putting America first, even if it means the rest of the world is falling behind. And now, he is threatening to plaster even larger tariffs onto Canada and several E.U. countries should...
March 27, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have reached the early stages of a Canadian Spring – where the weather is unpredictable and potentially downright nasty. A few years ago, ahead of the Easter Weekend, an ice storm caused a lot of problems for Canada’s Capital. This weekend, we could see more of the same chaos from Jack Frost, as 15 centimetres of snow and 5 to 15 millimetres of freezing rain is expected to fall. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Doug Gillham, The Weather Network’s Forecast Centre Manager. Meantime, it’s Day 5 of the federal election campaign, and all of Canada’s party...
March 27, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
March 27, 2025 - 10:13 | | CBC News - Canada
We have breaking news from the White House, and Canadians are not going to like it. Heck, automakers around the world aren't going to like it. Any cars that weren't made in America will receive a 25 percent tariff, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. And once we get to next Wednesday, reciprocal tariffs are still scheduled to hit Canada's wallet. We gather instant reaction from CTV's Matt Skube.
March 26, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
An Ottawa city councillor is calling on the Ford government to explore solutions to address ‘rising vehicle crimes’ across the province. Barrhaven West councillor David Hill joins the program in Hour 3. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day! As you are walking through your neighbourhood, during broad daylight or through the pitch-black night, do you feel safe and protected from the oncoming traffic? Text into the show and let us know.
March 26, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
