Unpublished Newswire
A new survey from Ottawa’s Auditor General shows that an alarming number of local paramedics are facing violence on the job. In fact, every single paramedic who responded to this survey said they’ve faced some form of violence while on duty. Kristy Cameron sifts through the data with Pierre Poirier, the City of Ottawa's Chief of Paramedics. Meantime, a community radio station could soon be removed from the University of Ottawa’s Main Campus. That is, if a certain amount of money isn’t raised by a mid-December deadline. CTV’s Stefan Keyes delivers the details...
November 28, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Christmas parties are starting to pop up all around Canada’s Capital. That also means RIDE checks are making their seasonal comeback, courtesy of Ottawa Police. But they are telling residents where and when they’ll be stopping by. Is this attempt at brutal honesty and transparency counter-productive? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, a proposed change to Ontario’s consumer protection laws has some shoppers worried about the fate of their loyalty points. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson has more on that story...
November 28, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Amid federal cuts to International students, Ontario universities are expecting to face revenue losses that will likely surpass $2 billion. That’s according to recent warnings from the Council of Ontario Universities. President and CEO Steve Orsini joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Plus, we got a new memo on Lansdowne 2.0 this afternoon! CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent delivers the key takeaways.
November 28, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
This weekend, Ottawa Police will be performing RIDE checks all across the National Capital Region. And they will be letting residents know where and when they’ll be there. Do you agree with this brutally-honest strategy? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Chris Lewis, a public safety analyst for CTV News and a former OPP Commissioner. Later in the show, we also check in with MADD Canada CEO Steve Sullivan. Plus, Black Friday has officially arrived, as consumers rev up their engines for a busy weekend of shopping. But in the midst of a testy trade war with America, will Canadians shut...
November 28, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
They say a little white lie never hurt anyone, but they also say honesty is the best policy. Over in Wales, they are embracing the latter phrase in the political arena. And they are trying to turn this mantra into law to prove that point, making it illegal for any politician to lie if it gains enough approval. In fact, if any member of office is caught lying, they could potentially lose their seat. Meantime, a Canadian petition with over 44,000 signatures is calling for today’s MPs to be held accountable if they say something false. Fed Sanchez, a Toronto-based doctor and...
November 27, 2025 - 18:35 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Should it be illegal for politicians to lie? Well, as of 2026, telling sweet little lies in Wales simply will not fly. In fact, if these new recommendations are approved by the Welsh government, politicians who are caught red-handed could lose their seats. Is that a policy we should embrace? Paul Daly, a Law Professor with the University of Ottawa, is extremely skeptical that this plan would work in any Canadian setting, as one’s right to expression is protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
November 27, 2025 - 18:30 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
