On Monday, everyone was talking about Justin Trudeau's upcoming appearance on late-night American television. Today, everyone is talking about the Conservative motion that could take down his government. However, despite Pierre Poilievre's cries for a 'carbon tax election', it looks like he won't get one. CTV's Colton Praill explains what's at stake for every political party. Plus, we replay Kristy's conversation with Ottawa Nightlife Commissioner Mathieu Grondin. And boy, did it get people talking!
September 24, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Bike lanes have gradually transformed into a pretty divisive issue in our city. And if you caught wind of Premier Ford's recent comments, that issue is becoming a provincial matter as well. Does the Ontario government have any right to kibosh any sort of bike lane construction if it results in the loss of car lanes? Kristy Cameron tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, the scientific community nearly missed a 650-foot tsunami. But how? CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin delivers the details. Plus, CTV's Omar Sachedina recently sat down with Canadian citizen Michael...
September 24, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night...and the country-wide reviews are rather mixed. We sift through the highlights and the blooper reels. Sticking to more local headlines, do you want to be part of Ottawa's Nightlife Council? If so, the city's Nightlife Commissioner wants to hear from you! Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Mathieu Grondin in Hour 2. Meantime, the province's More Beds Better Care Act has been dancing with a charter challenge over the past few days. Natalie Mehra, the Executive Director of the Ontario Health Coalition, digs...
September 24, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's upcoming legislation, which aims to block the construction of new bike lanes if they result in the loss of other vehicular lanes. Should the province control where its cities can build their bike lanes? Dave Robertson, the Vice-President of Bike Ottawa, argues they shouldn't. Meantime, the Competition Tribunal has found Cineplex guilty of deceptive marketing practices. According to movie reviewer Keith Whittier, this cinematic company isn't the only one exercising these moves. They just happened to get caught in the act.
September 24, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Some Canadians thought the prime minister crushed it, while others took exception to some of host Stephen Colbert’s rhetoric
September 24, 2024 - 11:11 | Kenn Oliver | National Post
It has been a violent week in the City of Ottawa, with 3 people losing their lives over the past 7 days. Earlier this afternoon, Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs delivered an update on the latest string of violent crimes. You'll hear some of what he said in Hour 4. On a far different note, what is 'workplace glossing'? How often do you see it personally? We investigate further before turning things over to the CTV Ottawa news team.
September 23, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa