Unpublished Newswire
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For some of us, it could be a comfy blue blanket that was with us during our childhood years at all times. For others, it’s a wedding ring. And if we misplace it, and we can’t find it, that moment can be soul-crushing. What is one personal item, that meant so much to you, that suddenly disappeared? Did you eventually get it back? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, in the middle of a steamy heatwave, patios are an important money-maker for restaurants. However,...
July 28, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s been one of those summers where the A/C has to be turned on and jacked up 24/7. Heatwave after unrelenting heatwave, people are constantly looking for different ways to cool down. And in the middle of this borderline-dangerous heat, A/C businesses have been flexing their muscles. Tim Suitter, the co-owner of Capital City Heating and Cooling, pays us a visit in Hour 2. According to a new report from Equite Association, car thefts are down 19 percent across Canada in the first half of 2025. Well, when compared to this time last year, at least. Here in Ontario, it’s a 25.9...
July 28, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Kristy Cameron is back from her vacation, and it had no shortage of twists and turns. A past-its-prime fridge that spoiled some food. A severe storm. A power outage that led to more spoiled food. Oh, and her husband lost his wedding ring in the lake. That story doesn't have a happy ending. What is the most precious thing that you've ever lost? Did you ever get it back? Kristy opens the debate floor with CFRA newswriter Chris Holski, along with show producers Corey Price and Maryanne McLarty. Plus, as we enter the homestretch of the Summer season, the Ottawa Now Team is trying to spark...
July 28, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A former City of Ottawa lawyer has pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief to a war memorial. This is in connection with a recent act of vandalism to Ottawa’s National Holocaust Monument. CTV’s Josh Marano delivers the details in Hour 4. And on a lighter note, it’s a Friday afternoon, which means it’s time to review the latest batch of movies that are hitting the box office. One iconic series has Chris Holski’s undivided attention. The other might have missed the mark and headed straight for the lake. Matt Demers unveils which film is which. And finally, we...
July 25, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Perhaps the movie plot doesn’t make sense. Perhaps the one-liners are cheesy and inauthentic. Perhaps the acting is bad. Perhaps the character development is bad. Perhaps the scenery doesn’t make the cut. And yet, for some reason, you love the movie in all its painful glory. What movie falls under this category for you? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. And if you hate spoilers, sorry to break this to you. We got a lot of different responses. Turning our attention to more serious matters, residents all around...
July 25, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Have you ever heard of ‘wild parsnip’ before? Do you know what it looks like? For starters, it’s an invasive plant species, and its toxic sap can cause severe skin reactions. It can even cause temporary blindness. It is also spreading across Canada – specifically in PEI, BC, and right here in Ontario. Joining us in Hour 2 is Marc Cadotte, a Professor in Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto. He studies wild parsnip warnings, as well as the latest infestation upticks. In local news, residents on Fernbank Road are expressing their frustrations over an...
July 25, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
