Unpublished Newswire
Did you see the fancy light show in the night sky on Thursday? The legendary Aurora Borealis certainly lived up to its reputation, especially throughout Britannia. However, some residents are $70 lighter this morning after their search for a Kodak moment turned into a bylaw ticket. In Hour 1, Kristy Cameron checks in with Steve Slaby, an Ottawa-based photographer who sadly paid the price. Over at the Ottawa Mission, it's projected to be another busy Thanksgiving Weekend for staff members, as over 16,000 special meals will be handed out in the coming days. CEO Peter Tilley delivers a...
October 11, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
From fiery political debates, to the latest developments from the Foreign Interference inquiry, a lot has happened at Parliament Hill this week. CFRA's Andrew Pinsent brings us up to speed in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
October 10, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Does Canada need to bolster its protection bubble for online shoppers? Do you think it’s safer to buy from online retailers, as opposed to in-store shops? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, TD Bank is opening its piggy bank to pay off a $3 billion USD settlement. But why? CFRA's Chris Holski fills us in. Plus, it's a Thursday afternoon, which means it's time for gardening expert Carson Arthur to spread his gardening advice to the masses. And finally, a world-record holder with a burning passion for hot foods tries to defend his...
October 10, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Whether it's a full-time stay or a Snowbird visit in January, many Canadians have called Florida their second home. And as another violent hurricane rips through the Sunshine State, a lot of them have a long road ahead and a big mess to clean up. We deliver the latest on-the-ground updates as the show rolls on. Meantime, our biggest local issue is public transit, a theme that hasn't really changed over the past decade. We tackle fare jumpers and Ottawa's bus fleet with Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney.
October 10, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A pivotal Transit Commission meeting had everyone talking this morning, and a lot of key items were up for discussion. What did we find out and what does it all mean? CTV Ottawa's Josh Pringle delivers the details. Meantime, it seems that more and more people are placing their blind faith into online retailers. Does Canada need to provide more protection for its online shoppers? Liza Amlani, the founder of the Retail Strategy Group, certainly thinks so. Plus, we examine the immense devastation from Hurricane Hilton, as 16 Salvation Army workers make their way from Canada to Florida.
October 10, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In Hour 4, we replay an earlier conversation with the owner of a Spencerville hobby farm, who is fearing for the future of her livestock. Since the final days of August, she has lost 5 of her 24 sheep, and is convinced that a cougar attack is to blame. Sticking with wildlife stories, we also receive a valuable lesson about feeding wild raccoons, let alone wild animals of any kind. In short, it's probably best that you don't feed them. And finally, the feds are seriously pondering the possibility of a 'high-frequency' rail corridor. Because, you know, this city is becoming a playground...
October 9, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
