Unpublished Newswire
Black Friday has come and gone. Cyber Monday has arrived. The holiday deals, for now, are still here. But in the middle of a testy trade war with America, are Canadians prioritizing today’s holiday bargains over patriotism? Andrew Pinsent, filling in for Kristy Cameron, tackles today’s Question of the Day. And don’t worry, we won’t judge you if you took the best deals. Meantime, a fictional quote from a Canadian satirical staple somehow made its way onto a Time Magazine article. The Beaverton’s Clare Blackwood and Ian McIntyre pay us a visit in Hour 3. Plus...
December 1, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
New data from a Windsor-based healthcare facility is offering a snapshot into the rising number of Ontarians who are seeking help for gambling issues. Guest host Andrew Pinsent chats with Bill Marra, the President and CEO of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. Meantime, the Ford government is taking control of another school board. And until further notice, the short-term supervisor will be Ontario’s Education Minister, who appointed himself to the position until a replacement is found. We dig deeper in Hour 2 with Siobhan Morris, the Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for CTV News.
December 1, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron this afternoon. And over the past few days, Canadians have had an opportunity to put their patriotism where their mouth is. Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are everywhere, but not all of them are pro-Canadian. Are customers putting the Canadian dollar first? We dig deeper with retail analyst Bruce Winder. Meantime, a Canadian rock staple is among a list of musicians turning up the guitar amps at TD Place this weekend. Andy chats with Tim White, a founding member and bassist for The Headstones. But first, we bring you up to speed on...
December 1, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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
