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3 years ago, the National Capital Region and various areas of Quebec became the primary target of a massive derecho. It destroyed dozens of homes, properties, infrastructure, and forests. Ottawa’s hydro crews dubbed it as the most devastating storm to strike our city – even bigger than the 1998 Ice Storm and the 2018 tornadoes. It’s a statement that Andrew Lussier can attest to, as he’s spent the past 3 years tirelessly repairing his damaged home. And in 2024, he finally got his insurance claims sorted. Lussier joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Switching gears to...
May 21, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is looking at participating in U.S. President Donald Trump’s new “Golden Dome” missile defence program.
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa after wrapping up a two-day cabinet retreat Wednesday, Carney confirmed high-level discussions about the proposed U.S. defence shield are underway, but he did not provide a figure on how much Canada might contribute to the US$175-billion project.
“We are conscious that we have an ability, if we so choose, to complete the Golden Dome with investments and partnership, and it’s something that we are...
May 21, 2025 - 16:56 | Catherine Lévesque | National Post
OTTAWA — Liberal MPs are considering adopting for the first time Reform Act rules that would give them the power to trigger a leadership review of their new leader Mark Carney.
Liberal MPs have been quietly discussing going ahead with the rule changes in a vote — with some wanting it to happen via a secret ballot — that is set to happen at their Sunday caucus meeting, which is the first since the April election.
The discussions were first...
May 21, 2025 - 15:11 | Catherine Lévesque | National Post
The Ottawa Charge are gearing up for the biggest playoff series of their lives, as Electric Avenue gets set to energize TD Place and kick off the PWHL Finals. We deliver a preview of Game 1 in Hour 4. Plus, we sift through the latest breaking news headlines as they roll in, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 20, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We could have another Canada Post strike on our hands, as CUPW delivers a strike mandate to its employer’s doorstep. If no deal is reached by Friday, Canadians are getting the same old situation from late-November. How often do you send and receive mail these days? How could this labour dispute impact your day-to-day lifestyle? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. And while the next session of Parliament hasn’t technically started yet, some Liberal MPs are already seeking powers that could boot Mark Carney from office,...
May 20, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
For the second time in less than a year, Canadians could be staring down the barrel of a Canada Post labour dispute, a grim reality that has several small businesses worried sick. The shoe could drop as early as Friday after CUPW issued a strike notice to the Canadian courier service during the Victoria Day Weekend. One business in the National Capital Region that is watching with great interest is GT Games, a hobby store in Carleton Place. They buy and sell used video games and trading cards, among many other things. However, the majority of their sales are online products, which means...
May 20, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
