Unpublished Newswire
A Vegas resort chain is launching a promotion that will take Canadian dollars at par, all part of a broader bid to attract Canadian travellers. Would you take advantage of this discount? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, nearly 2 years after one of Ottawa’s worst mass killings, the family of the victims has finally received permanent residency. Joining us in Hour 3 is Ronalee Carey, an immigration and refugee lawyer who is representing members of the Wickramasinghe family.
January 23, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier today, we received updates on a wide variety of Ottawa transit issues. Joining us in Hour 2 with their honest reactions are Alta Vista councillor Marty Carr and Barrhaven East councillor Wilson Lo. Speaking of public transit, did you know it’s been almost 7 months since Renee Amilcar’s now-former position was posted? And nearly 7 months later, the permanent Transit GM spot is still up for grabs. CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on that.
January 23, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A resort chain in Las Vegas is launching a promotion that will give Canadian guests $1 USD in value for every Canadian dollar spent, no matter the daily exchange rate. It’s all part of a broader bid to attract Canadian travellers. Would Canadian travellers take the bait? Lorraine Simpson, a Canadian travel expert, joins us from Ireland. Later in Hour 1, we chat with Dr. Jean-Philippe Bercier, a family doctor who has performed over 25,000 vasectomies in his career. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
January 23, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canadian officials and world leaders are condemning Trump for claiming troops from NATO-allied nations 'stayed a little back' from the front lines in Afghanistan.
January 23, 2026 - 18:00 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada
Economy Minister Christine Fréchette has scheduled an event on Sunday in Trois-Rivières, Que., where she is expected to announce she is officially entering the race.
January 23, 2026 - 17:44 | Alessia Simona Maratta | Global News - Canada
Paramedics said a man in his 70s was in stable condition after the vehicle he was driving drove through the window of a business on Riverside Drive on Friday afternoon. Read More
January 23, 2026 - 17:31 | Gord Holder, Postmedia | Ottawa Citizen
