Unpublished Newswire
If you head down George Street, and pass by the Salvation Army, you’ll notice a cluster of tents set up in front of the shelter. It’s an ever-growing encampment that has been set up by unhoused people. And for the past several months, Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante has been tirelessly trying to find a solution, only to be met with what she calls a ‘lack of action’ from the City of Ottawa. Plante joins Kristy Cameron to vent her frustrations. On the lighter side of the news cycle, Canadian Heritage has unveiled the Canada Day itinerary for 2025....
May 29, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In case you haven’t noticed, fewer Canadians are travelling to the United States in 2025. It probably has something to do with a testy trade war between the two North American neighbours. And for a small town in Maine, this harsh reality is particularly concerning. We explain further in Hour 4. Plus, as Kristy Cameron prepares for her return to the studio tomorrow, she wants to hear your gardening questions for gardening expert Carson Arthur. If you have one, or a few, send them into the CFRA textboard and we’ll read them live during Thursday’s broadcast! And finally,...
May 28, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
How do you solve the Hudson’s Bay jigsaw puzzle? Primaris REIT, the landlord of nine Hudson’s Bay locations, will be spending $50 million to repurpose five Hudson’s Bay stores that saw no bids. This comes as the Canadian staple plans to shutter all stores by Sunday, as liquidation sales head into overdrive. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 3. Meantime, in an effort to spice up Sussex Drive and its surrounding areas, the NCC is pondering and debating a wide range of tourist-driving methods. John McNee, a diplomat who served as Canada's...
May 28, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If Canada wanted to participate in America’s Golden Dome system, the price tag would be $61 billion USD. However, if we agreed to join the United States as President Trump’s beloved 51st State, it would be a free-of-charge entry. That’s according to a recent Truth Social post from Mr. Trump himself. Once again, the PMO was quick to defend Canada’s sovereignty. We delve into military spending with Aurel Brown, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Toronto. Meantime, Ottawa City Council has approved the motion to draft a ‘Bubble Bylaw...
May 28, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier this month, a joint meeting between two City of Ottawa committees led to the approval of a brand-new Special Events Bylaw and a Highway Events Bylaw. Collectively, they would regulate events in both indoor and outdoor settings, as well as roadways all across the city. And finally, it has introduced a ‘voluntary notification’ system for protest organizers, thereby eliminating the need for a permit. Today, City Council approved both measures. How will it impact future events in Canada’s Capital? Guest host Chris Holski chats with Tara Shannon, a local songwriter...
May 28, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have officially entered the start of Prom Season! But, as the Canada-US trade war drags on, are today’s prom dresses becoming unaffordable? Is this impacting business for the stores that are selling them? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Chantal Larocque and Shirley Barresi, the co-owners of All That Glitters Bridal. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 27, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
