Unpublished Newswire
There is growing chatter at City Hall today about the current salaries of Ottawa's city councillors, and whether now is the time to ask for a payraise. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he understands where some of the city's representatives are coming from, but also points to more pressing matters that need to be solved. In the end, he says now is not the time to be having this dialogue. Do you side against him, or is he right on the money? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, we have reached Day 3 of the Canadian Premiers...
July 23, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As of right now, there is no diagnostic test for Parkinson’s Disease, an ailment that claimed the life of a famous heavy metal musician on Tuesday. Could dogs – perhaps, maybe, someday – fill that role? CTV’s Dan Riskin opens that can of worms in Hour 2. Meantime, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre wants the feds to step in and take action against an advocacy group, which is rapidly encouraging close to 150 candidates to register as Independents in next month’s byelection. Of course, that is the Alberta byelection that Poilievre himself is trying to win....
July 23, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Chris Holski is filling in for the vacationing Kristy Cameron. And whenever Kristy heads out for some well-deserved relaxation, it’s either raining at her cottage or it’s a busy news week in Ottawa. We can definitely confirm the latter. Let’s start in Ontario’s Cottage Country, where Canada’s Premiers continue to mingle and talk interprovincial trade. However, the biggest deal still needs to be made with the United States, and Prime Minister Carney warned us last week that a tariff-free agreement with America might not be in the cards. According to David...
July 23, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ozzy Osbourne is coming home to his music buddies – but no longer in this lifetime. The music world continues to mourn the loss of the Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away surrounded by loved ones earlier this morning. CFRA’s Stephen Ellsworth, a regular connoisseur of metal music, explains how Ozzy indirectly impacted his music-listening experience. Plus, if news breaks, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 22, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Prince of Darkness has taken his final breath, as the music world pays tribute to Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Where does he rank among the all-time greats of rock-and-roll? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Prime Minister Carney has joined Canada’s Premiers in Huntsville, as trade discussions continue to unfold. CTV’s Rachel Aiello fills us in on the latest developments. Plus, a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Freedom Convoy will be held in Canada’s Capital, as a Toronto...
July 22, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The music world is in a state of shock this afternoon, as tributes from rock stars and heavy metal fans pour in for the voice of Black Sabbath. Ozzy Osbourne, who lived well beyond his expected years, passed away this morning with friends and family by his side. He was 76 years old. Guest host Chris Holski sifts through Ozzy’s everlasting legacy with music journalist Alan Cross. When it’s all said and done, is he the most influential frontman in rock-and-roll history? We open the textboard and welcome your honest feedback. Plus, it’s been one full year since the ByWard...
July 22, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
