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OTTAWA — Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan said she will be meeting with her European counterparts on Friday morning to discuss military options to support Gulf states. But Carignan ruled out any Canadian military involvement in Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
“We are not talking about participating to Epic Fury, per se, this is not the mission that we are considering,” she told reporters on the sidelines of the the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence on Thursday.
“However, our Gulf partners may require defence and support,...
March 5, 2026 - 18:28 | Jordan Gowling | National Post
An Ottawa-based entrepreneur has been forced to change the name of her company. That’s because, if she didn’t, the lawyers of a popular female music group were ready to launch a lawsuit for trademark infringement. Lily Bond is the founder of what is currently known as Spyce Girlz Seasonings, a seed that was first planted when she was just 13. And now, after spending countless days at farmers markets, the 22-year-old has expanded her roster of products into grocery stores. But soon, that front-page label is going to look a little different. Lily joins Kristy Cameron on...
March 5, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Last week, Ontario’s Minister of Education admitted that too many people don’t know how to download a digital report card. And that might have been the catalyst for an old-school comeback, as paper report cards will soon be revived from the dead. Paul Calandra recently collaborated with parents and teachers in London, assembling several ideas for a reform of what he considers a ‘fractured’ school system. It’s unclear when the report card changes will take into effect, but it’s unlikely to happen for this school year. Kristy Cameron chats with...
March 5, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
An Ottawa quarry owner has passed the second-final step at Ottawa City Hall, getting approval from the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Thursday, in a plan to expand the operation's footprint three-fold.
March 5, 2026 - 18:06 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A councillor in Ottawa’s East End has been found guilty of all charges after police found him drunk behind the wheel in 2024. Taking responsibility for his actions today, Matthew Luloff has been sentenced to a 1-year driving ban, a punishment that also includes paying a pair of significant fines. And in a lengthy statement, Luloff remains committed to serving the riding that elected him into office. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the details. Meantime, a new survey shows that more Canadians are relying on credit to put food on the table, and some are willing to put meals on the...
March 5, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Eastern extension of Ottawa’s LRT has hit a key milestone, and is now one step closer to its long-awaited grand opening. In Hour 1, we heard from Orleans South-Navan councillor Catherine Kitts. In Hour 3, we check in with Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney, who also serves on Ottawa’s Transit Committee. And in between, we turn things over to the mighty CFRA Nation. Once the system is officially launched, do you have faith that the latest stretch of LRT can deliver the goods? Text into the show or give us a ring, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day!
March 5, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
