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Quebec’s school insurers have released guidelines on how snowbanks should be built in schoolyards, and some worry that the strict rules could limit winter play. Is this a little too extreme, or should schools have every right to regulate child's play? Mariana Brussoni, the Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership, joins Kristy Cameron to offer her two cents. Later in Hour 1, the Ottawa Now Gift Guide keeps on trucking, as CFRA show producer Corey Price offers his gift-giving tips and tricks. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top headlines.
December 17, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
December 17, 2025 - 17:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
December 17, 2025 - 17:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Attention all ODR skaters! The NCC is starting to flood the Rideau Canal Skateway, an early sign that the new skating season will be here soon. CTV’s Jackie Perez delivers the latest developments in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Austin Lee. And finally, if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
December 16, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A working group on public service productivity has issued a new report, as well as a list of 19 suggestions for the federal government. These suggestions are aimed at improving effectiveness and accountability within the public service. Does the public service need a productivity review? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, a school in Ottawa’s West End got into the Christmas spirit a little early this year with a festive lunch. That’s largely thanks to the generosity of a local entrepreneur. Gregory Aboukheir...
December 16, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we talked about yesterday, Ottawa Police has assembled a brand-new traffic unit, which will be tasked with monitoring a wide range of traffic violations in problematic areas. And yes, that especially includes speeding. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with OPS Acting Staff-Sergeant Amy Gagnon. Meantime, thousands of Ottawa residents are trying to survive each day without a roof over their head. Ron Pitre, who has founded and operated Backpacks For The Homeless for many years now, is lending a helping hand this holiday season. He drops by for a quick visit in Hour 2. Plus, did a spread of...
December 16, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
