Unpublished Newswire
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
The City of Ottawa is eyeing a private landfill in the East End, as the clock ticks away on the Trail Road landfill’s lifespan. Conversations about the potential purchase of this 475-acre property will continue over the coming months, but a sludge of community concerns and landfill capacity question marks await City Council. The Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre is the first and only landfill site that’s been approved by the province over the past 20-plus years, and it’s currently for sale through a competitive bidding process. Residents near the proposed site are...
November 27, 2025 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Dr. Trevor Arnason, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, joins Kristy Cameron for his bi-weekly segment on Ottawa Now. In today’s edition of ‘Your Health’… Question 1: When should I keep my kids home from school? Question 2: Is it too late to get my child the flu vaccine? Question 3: How does Ottawa Public Health ensure outbreaks in daycares are properly managed? Question 4: When should I seek medical attention for my child if they are sick? What are my options?
November 27, 2025 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
