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Over 24,000 federal public servants have received letters, notifying them that their jobs are at risk due to department-wide budget cuts. Brooklyn Holmes is one of many public servants who received those ultimatums. She outlines her fears and concerns in Hour 2. Meantime, Kingston MP Mark Gerretsen has launched a public campaign, calling for Alto to include Kingston in the proposed high-speed rail network. As of right now, the route’s Ontario-based stops feature Toronto, Ottawa, and Peterborough. Kristy Cameron chats with Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson, who offers his two cents on...
February 17, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
An Ottawa city councillor wants to ban feeding wild animals, and plans to introduce her motion to City Committee this Thursday. Laura Dudas is the voice for Orleans West-Innes. She argues that feeding wildlife can attract rodents, hence her request to tighten the present-day legislation. Dudas joins Kristy Cameron to explain further. Later in the show, we pick the brain of Nathaniel Heppell, a wildlife control specialist who also operates Ace Wildlife and Pest Control. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
February 17, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
February 17, 2026 - 17:57 | Globe staff | The Globe and Mail
February 17, 2026 - 17:44 | Justine Hunter | The Globe and Mail
Philippe Hébert will serve no time in prison following his guilty plea to manslaughter in the homicide of his husband and partner for over 40 years, Richard Rutherford, a judge has ruled. Read More
February 17, 2026 - 17:39 | Nicholas Kohler | Ottawa Citizen
The intelligence watchdog says its recommendations to the government are aimed at ensuring a more fair, principled and co-ordinated approach to managing the program.
February 17, 2026 - 17:31 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
