Unpublished Newswire
The Ford government said it had taken possession of a second-hand Bombardier Challenger 650 and then sold it again for the same $28.9 million it bought it for.
May 1, 2026 - 18:18 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
Are you hoping to catch a movie at the local cinema this weekend? If so, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 1, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa’s municipal election campaigns are officially underway! So as the candidates knock on your door and ask for your vote, what are your municipal priorities for 2026? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, starting today, the Ottawa Police Service is implementing Phase 2 of its Downtown Strategy. They are focusing on an increased, targeted police presence in the following areas: Centretown, Chinatown, and the ByWard Market. Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs pays us a visit in Hour 3. Plus, CFRA’s Andrew...
May 1, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Parks Canada has carried out three rescues in Banff National Park in recent weeks, all linked to deep, lingering snow that’s obscuring trails and slowing hikers. Officials warn conditions will persist through May and are urging people to check the Parks Canada website for trail reports before heading out for a hike.
May 1, 2026 - 18:01 | | CBC News - Canada
Oil prices have spiked – once again – due to fluctuating levels of uncertainty in the Middle East. The price of regular gas shot up 8 cents per litre overnight in some parts of the country. In fact, over in Toronto, gas is currently sitting at $1.89 per litre. Kristy Cameron checks in with Colin Mang, an economist at McMaster University. Looking at the bright side of life, today is a good day to be a ByWard Market business owner, as road closures kick off the start of patio season. Joining the show in Hour 2 is Johny Bonney, an Assistant Manager at The King Eddy and Lil Zee...
May 1, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Believe it or not, it’s the first day of May, which means the municipal election cycle is officially underway. As of this morning, councillor and mayoral candidates were allowed to submit their candidacy paperwork, as opposed to just verbally declaring their intentions to run for office. Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper will be trading in his ‘councillor card’ for a shot at becoming the Mayor of Ottawa. However, he will have to dethrone his colleague Mark Sutcliffe in order to complete his mission, as the former CFRA host intends to run again in 2026. We assemble a...
May 1, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
