Unpublished Newswire
As the federal government prepares to downsize, the Carney Liberals are targeting over 8,000 job cuts through workforce adjustments. And now, unions across the country are speaking out, warning that these job cuts will be felt by Canadians where it hurts. Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with PIPSC President Sean O'Reilly. Meantime, the feds are launching a new E.V. consumer rebate, replacing the contentious E.V. sales mandate with new emissions standards. It’s all part of a new strategy for the country’s Auto sector. Joining the program in Hour 2 is Raymond Leury, the President of...
February 5, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As ICE continues to crack down in the United States, with the events in Minneapolis generating the most attention, we are learning of alleged ICE field offices in Canada. In a letter to Prime Minister Carney last week, the MP for Edmonton-Strathcona is calling on the feds to shut down those offices until the ‘human rights crisis’ is resolved. We dig deeper in Hour 1 with Kelly Sundberg, who previously worked with the CBSA for 15 years. Nowadays, he is a Professor of Criminology in the Department of Justice and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University, specializing in...
February 5, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
After over a decade on the world stage, Canadian Para nordic skier Brittany Hudak is taking on one of her biggest challenges yet. Set to begin a marathon stretch of six events in nine days at the Paralympics in Italy, Hudak is facing a relentless schedule while still managing the longest injury of her career.
February 2, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
A cold snap will help Ottawa's ODR facilities this weekend, including their biggest pond in Downtown Ottawa. However, Friday's warm weather will temporarily close the Rideau Canal. We get the latest developments from CTV's Jackie Perez. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
January 8, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new survey says a growing number of Canadians are using A.I. tools every day, whether it’s for work-related reasons or just daily chores. However, it’s mostly the younger generations that are taking these devices for a test drive. How much do you rely on these gadgets as part of your lifestyle? If you’re 35-and-under, is it part of your daily routine already? If you’re 35-and-above, are you worried about being left behind? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the CRA claims that it's still...
January 8, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa Police is highlighting early-season results from its newly-launched District Traffic Units and Road Safety Units. They began operations last month to address ongoing community concerns, with traffic safety chief among them. OPS Acting Staff-Sergeant Amy Gagnon crunches the numbers for us in Hour 2. Then, we dig through the latest flu numbers with Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, as Dr. Trevor Arnason spearheads another edition of ‘Your Health’. Plus, a dog chews on a cord and starts a fire in Orleans. CFRA's Chris Holski has more on that.
January 8, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
