Unpublished Newswire
Over half of Ontarians say they engage in risky driving behaviour, according to a recent CAA survey. Michael Stewart, a Community Relations Consultant for CAA South Central Ontario, sifts through the data in Hour 2. Meantime, it's a Friday afternoon, which means it's time for Mr. Hollywood to deliver his 'Flaming Thumb' reviews of three new flicks. Plus, as we inch closer to another busy long weekend, we list off everything that's going on around the city.
August 2, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Man, there are a LOT of bad drivers out on the roads these days. How many? Probably a lot more than you think. In Hour 1, we explain why it matters. Meantime, Canadian athletes are racking up the medals at the Paris Summer Games, with most of them coming from a teenage swimmer named Summer. And speaking of Summer, why is Ottawa's heat and humidity more dangerous than it seems? A professor of physiology explains.
August 2, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ukraine enjoys broader support in its defence against Russia than Israel does as it defends itself against attacks from Hamas and Hezbollah
August 2, 2024 - 06:00 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
What is known as the Summer Games is quickly turning into the SUMMER Games! That's because Summer McIntosh, a 17-year-old Canadian swimmer, has racked up 3 medals in Paris. Two of those medals are Gold and one of them was awarded to the Toronto native after she set an Olympic Record. In Hour 4, Kristy Cameron is joined by Anne Ottenbrite-Muylaert, a former Olympic swimmer who won all 3 medals at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Plus, our show ends with a conversation about cocaine and sharks.
August 1, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new flyer in Vanier is urging residents to report 'problem locations' to either Ottawa Police, Ottawa Bylaw, or the Vanier Community Association. This message isn't intended to cause harm or division, but does it cross a line? Kristy Cameron welcomes your thoughts and tackles today's Question of the Day. On a much lighter note, it's another sunny Thursday afternoon, which means it's time to get out those green thumbs! We go In The Garden with gardening expert Carson Arthur.
August 1, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Buyers purchasing newly-built homes will now have 30 years to pay off a mortgage instead of 25 years. What do the new rules mean? Lauren van den Berg, the CEO and President of Mortgage Professionals Canada, joins Kristy Cameron to discuss the significance of these changes. Meantime, cases of whooping cough have surged in Canada's Capital, according to Ottawa Public Health. We deliver the latest numbers. Plus, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs is urging the federal government to create a National Fire Administration. In Hour 2, we hear from Greg Jones, who is a board member with the...
August 1, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
