
The ByWard Market is seeing more and more people come back to the neighbourhood. That’s according to the first annual update from the ByWard Market District Authority. It says the historic Downtown district ‘feels safer’ since the Community Policing Hub was installed in the Rideau Centre last year. However, if you ask Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante, that is not the vibe she is getting from her constituents. She joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, a suspect accused of robbing a fast-food restaurant on River Road was apprehended, largely thanks to the...
July 4, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canadian company Lululemon is suing Costco, alleging that the American-based big-box wholesaler is selling knock-off versions of its yoga attire. The legal action was officially filed in California 7 days ago. Lululemon feels that Costco infringed on its intellectual property rights, patents, and trademark laws – which protect ownership of its clothing and designs. These knock-off products are commonly referred to as ‘dupes’. We dig deeper into this complex debate with Julie Zerbo in Hour 1. She founded The Fashion Law, a news outlet based in New York. She is also a...
July 4, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Residents of a First Nation in northern Ontario will start returning home Friday after a wildfire threatened the community early last month and forced more than 2,000 people to evacuate, officials said. Sandy Lake First Nation said in a social media post on Tuesday that repatriation will start Friday evening, with security and essential service providers going first to help prepare for the arrival of other residents.
July 4, 2025 - 17:20 | Rianna Lim | The Globe and Mail
Saskatchewan’s justice minister says he wants answers on why the RCMP’s commanding officer in the province was abruptly removed. A spokesperson for Tim McLeod’s office said in a statement Friday the minister has requested Ottawa provide further information and rationale on the decision involving Rhonda Blackmore.
July 4, 2025 - 17:10 | Jeremy Simes | The Globe and Mail
Anthony Santander has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, the Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday.
July 4, 2025 - 16:17 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
Shania Twain, country music’s top-selling female artist, led the Calgary Stampede's signature opening day parade on Friday.Country music superstar Shania Twain, in a white hat and white fringed jacket, sat on top of a white horse that clip clopped to cheers through the downtown Friday as she kicked off the Calgary Stampede and its signature parade.“It’s exhilarating. I just have to stay calm for my horse. I don’t want him to read my energy. I’m sure I’ll just have a smile stuck to my face the whole time,” Twain told reporters after she was given her official marshal badge to lead the...
July 4, 2025 - 16:17 | Bill Graveland | The Globe and Mail