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According to recent data, it appears that manual-transmission vehicles are falling out of favour with today’s drivers. Maybe they are intimidated by the complexities of a ‘stick shift’ operation, and would rather choose the ‘set it and forget it’ approach that comes with an automatic vehicle. But whatever the reason, manual cars make up less than one percent of North American car sales, per the Toronto Star. This is a dying art, and perhaps an important life skill that we all should know. Kristy Cameron debates further in Hour 3, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the...
October 1, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Several fire departments in communities east of Ottawa are struggling to adapt to the government’s return-to-office mandates. That’s because the volunteers they rely on have had to reduce their day-to-day availability. Clarence-Rockland and Casselman, in particular, are really feeling the burn. Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Mario Villeneuve, who is the Fire Chief of Clarence-Rockland. Plus, Ottawa’s busiest supervised drug-consumption site has been given an exemption request to continue operations. That means, for the next 3 years, Ottawa Inner City Health gets to keep their Lowertown...
October 1, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In life, it would be nice if everything was automatic, especially when it comes to driving. And perhaps that vibe is starting to rub off on today's drivers, as manual transmissions in cars are starting to become a rarity. Are you worried about the demise of the 'stick shift'? Has it become a lost art, and should it become a life skill that everyone should learn once they get behind the wheel? Driving expert Lorraine Sommerfeld joins the program in Hour 1. Plus, the Barrhaven Food Cupboard has officially launched its Big Red Bag campaign. We deliver details on how you can help.
October 1, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Are you craving a trip to the movie theatres this weekend? If so, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
September 27, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Once the calendar shifts to October, it will be a bit more expensive to park at The Ottawa Hospital. Is this a price tag you are willing to pay? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, is your child a picky eater? According to science, there’s a reason for that, and it might not be their fault.
September 27, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Renfrew County has been dealing with a lot of school bus curveballs to start the new learning season. Today, education leaders across the region are calling on the Ford government provide sufficient funding to all school boards, a plea that will hopefully address the increased school bus transportation costs in the area. To this point, nearly 11,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 have gone without access to school transportation in September, a reality that is directly linked to these dilemmas. OSSTF President Karen Littlewood joins the program in Hour 2. Meantime, several...
September 27, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
