Unpublished Newswire
Students at Ottawa’s Adult High School are voicing concerns about upcoming curriculum changes, and how future programs will be delivered. According to a document sent to staff members, the OCDSB is moving students aged 21-and-over to a 'continuing education model', effective next Fall. It also says these changes will impact staffing, but the exact nature is still under evaluation and we don't know how it will impact day-to-day learning. 34-year-old Fatima‑Zahra Kajji owns a High School diploma, but wanted to upgrade her Math and Science courses. With one course left to complete,...
March 12, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Ottawa Hospital is spearheading a groundbreaking clinical trial in blood clot research. It compared two commonly used drugs against each other for the treatment of venous blood clots usually found in the leg. And not only have they found a 'clear winner' in this international study, these findings are scheduled for publishing in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Lana Castellucci is a Senior Scientist and Thrombosis Physician at The Ottawa Hospital, and the lead author of this trial. She joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.
March 12, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the price tag for oil and gas keeps getting higher, experts fear that the cause-and-effect of the Iran War will eventually trickle down to today's grocery prices. Sylvain Charlebois is a Senior Director with the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Better known as ‘The Food Professor’, he joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.
March 12, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Oil has reached its highest price tag since 2022, coming in at nearly $120 per barrel on Tuesday before slumping to just $90 per barrel. Obviously, you've seen the rising gas prices by now. But the ongoing conflict in Iran is also driving up the price of transport goods, which could mean higher prices for everyday essentials. And if the price of airline fuel is going up, then passengers might be feeling the burn when trying to book a flight. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with aviation expert John Gradek, who has also held senior roles at Air Canada during his decorated career in the...
March 12, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Liberal government has unveiled a detailed, multibillion-dollar proposal to modernize and expand Canada's military footprint in the country's Far North.
March 12, 2026 - 18:20 | | CBC News - Canada
Bruyere Health is laying off 55 frontline health workers, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees. It says the cuts will include 46 personal support workers and 9 nurses. Back in October, Ontario’s Financial Accountability Officer projected a reduction in 9,000 nursing and PSW positions by 2027-2028, which are largely based around the Ford government’s spending plan. CUPE estimates that 725 of those jobs would be eliminated in Ottawa, including the cuts at Bruyere. How soon will these cuts happen, and where will the pain be felt the most? Kristy Cameron digs...
March 12, 2026 - 18:15 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
