Unpublished Newswire
A massive rail dispute is officially underway, and it is gradually threatening Canada’s supply chain the longer it drags on. Should the feds intervene and send the rail workers back to their posts? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, it’s a Thursday afternoon, which means it’s another chance to get your gardening questions answered! However, today’s conversation with gardening expert Carson Arthur is primarily focused on cannabis growth.
August 22, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Later this Fall, Loblaw is opening a brand-new ultra-discount grocery store in Brockville. For now, this is only a pilot launch in Ontario, with St. Catherines and Windsor among the short list of present-day guinea pigs. Is this a move in good faith, or yet another attempt to increase revenue? We explain what these new stores will be providing to today’s customers in Hour 2. Meantime, researchers at the University of Manitoba are trying to develop vegetables with a set of heightened nutritional characteristics. They are hoping that these traits will help fight a handful of health...
August 22, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
For one of Canada's biggest voices, the agonizing road to recovery has been far from easy. And one of the last things that Celine Dion expected to hear is one of her songs being played at a Donald Trump rally. In Hour 6, we deliver her response to this revelation. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
August 16, 2024 - 18:05 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It is back-to-school season in just a few short weeks, and that means the shopping ads are running at full-speed. Right? We dig deeper with retail analyst Bruce Winder in Hour 5. Plus, a sticky situation is unfolding, and it involves Capital Pride. We explain why some of Ottawa's biggest political figures are not taking their side. And finally, just as Ontario bids farewell to another Education Minister, we find out who will be taking Todd Smith's place.
August 16, 2024 - 18:04 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The technical issues at 87 George sadly continue in Hour 4, but the news headlines certainly don't stop! And to be honest, neither do food allergies. We delve deeper into that subject as the show rolls on. Plus, when it comes to Ottawa's weekend forecast, we have a little bit of smoke and a downpour of rain.
August 16, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
When you have so little technology at your disposal, and 6 straight hours of live radio, a little creativity and quick-thinking can go a long way. Chris Holski delivers his two cents on today's top stories...while taking a little stroll outside Downtown Ottawa! He might have even stopped by the Rideau Canal on his way back to 87 George.
August 16, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
