Unpublished Newswire
Two months ago, the Ottawa Senators were struggling, and sitting 9 points back of a playoff spot in the mighty Eastern Conference. But after last night's narrow win over Detroit, Sens Army shot up to the final Wild Card spot, as the NHL winds down the final 3 weeks of its regular season. CTV's Dylan Dyson joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. 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.
March 25, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Most basic groceries – fruits, vegetables, and canned beans – are already exempt from Ontario’s provincial tax. But prepared foods – snacks, beverages, and single-serve items – are taxed. So that would be anything from bags of chips and chocolate bars, to pre-made salads and rotisserie chickens. Should they be taxed? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, a video message from Air Canada's CEO has generated plenty of discussion following Sunday's deadly plane crash in New York. Michael Rousseau...
March 25, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ahead of Thursday’s Ontario Budget, the Ford government is extending the full HST rebate to all new homebuyers, for all properties under $1 million. Does this plan move the needle, or does it fall short? We dig deeper with Steve Pomeroy, an Industry Professor at McMaster University. Later in Hour 2, we go 1-on-1 with Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack. Plus, in just a few months, you can fly from Ottawa straight to Hamilton with Porter Airlines. CFRA’s Chris Holski has some tourist suggestions in mind if you plan on making the trip.
March 25, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa’s notoriously unstable soil conditions have long challenged architects and builders and they may again be behind setbacks for at least one south-end construction project. Read More
March 25, 2026 - 18:00 | Natasha Baldin | Ottawa Citizen
The Manitoba government is planning to scrap the PST on all groceries, impacting items such as rotisserie chickens and junk food. Most basic groceries are already exempt from Ontario’s HST but, beyond raw ingredients, food is taxed in our province. Should they be? Kristy Cameron poses that question to Mike Von Massow, a Food Economist with the University of Guelph. Meantime, firefighters were successful in containing a ByWard Market blaze on Monday night, which came dangerously close to spreading to other buildings. Joining us in Hour 1 is Nick DeFazio, a Public Information Officer...
March 25, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his health minister said Wednesday they will not reverse course on their decision to shutter more supervised drug consumption sites, after a letter from six former Toronto mayors urged them to do so.
March 25, 2026 - 17:53 | | CBC News - Ottawa
