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Canada Post is facing a wave of financial restraints, with management admitting that it needs to rethink today’s business model if it’s going to survive. For that reason, the postal service plans to ask the feds to reconsider the present-day legislation, which requires Canada Post to deliver letter mail on a daily basis. If they moved away with this model, how would it impact your day-to-day life? Kristy Cameron chats with Marvin Ryder, an Associate Professor at McMaster University’s Degroote School of Business. Later in Hour 1, we also hear from Jan Simpson, who is the National...
May 9, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have heard from several residents and business owners this week who are dealing with rat problems. It’s a recurring issue and people are desperately searching for solutions. Do we have a long-term game plan in place? Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney joins the show in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 8, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Federal unions are launching legal challenges against the federal government over the Trudeau Liberals’ revised at-work mandates, which are slated to begin later this Fall. They are also encouraging public sector workers to file ‘tens of thousands’ of grievances over the latest alterations, which would require federal employees to return to the office at least three days per week. Do you agree with the unions’ latest approach? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, we reconvene with Ottawa resident Kyla White, who continues to struggle with a rat problem at her East...
May 8, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Nathan Prier is the President of CAPE, which is better known as the Canadian Association of Professional Employees. They are one of the largest federal public service unions in Canada, and they represent roughly 25,000 members. Like many of Canada’s government unions, they are not thrilled with the government’s latest in-person work mandates, and they plan to showcase their frustrations throughout the Summer months. Prier joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, with the high cost of living only getting higher, household budgets are getting pushed to their absolute limit. We outline the...
May 8, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Days after a 15-year-old victim was identified in a now-fatal stabbing, Ottawa Police say they have laid a murder charge in connection with last week’s tragedy. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the details in Hour 1. Meantime, the OPP has arrested 64 suspects in connection with a series of child sexual exploitation investigations that spanned all across Ontario. Chris Lewis, a former OPP Commissioner, drops by the Hal Anthony studios. Plus, as City Hall plans to fly the flag of Israel to mark the country’s independence, it won’t hold the customary flag-raising ceremony due to public safety...
May 8, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
More than a decade ago, after suffering a massive stroke, Country music artist Randy Travis lost his voice. Thanks to the power of Artificial Intelligence, fans can now hear his voice again on a fresh set of tunes. Music expert Eric Alper explains further in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 7, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
