Unpublished Newswire
Should we allow more neighbourhoods to open emergency shelters, or even supportive housing units? Do you think your community would be receptive to this introduction? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, Carleton University is teaming up with CHEO to develop a game-changing, machine-learning simulator. In theory, it would help surgeons-in-training quickly develop and master their laparoscopic skills. Dr. Ahmed Nasr, CHEO's Chief of Pediatric Surgery, joins the program in Hour 3.
May 7, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Amidst a tense housing crisis, building a home in Canada’s Capital could soon cost developers an extra $12,000. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Jason Burggraaf, the Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. Moving over to Ottawa’s roads, Ottawa Police are telling drivers that they could be asked to provide a breath sample if they are stopped by officers. Acting OPS Sergeant Amy Gagnon explains the change of tone in Hour 2. Plus, how long can you go without a single drop of social media? Can you manage to last an entire day without it? We speak to the creator of...
May 7, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As our city stares down a major zoning bylaw restructuring, should we allow emergency shelters to open in more neighbourhoods? Do you think your neighbourhood would be receptive to a brand-new shelter? Kristy Cameron opens the debate floor with Stephen Bartolo, the CEO of the Shepherds of Good Hope. Steering away from the tough debates, there are plenty of pet peeves that Canadians have with all levels of government, and it might be the reason why the Rage Meter is going up. If you live in Ontario, and you are seeing this more often, the latest numbers definitely support your...
May 7, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
On Monday, the Doug Ford government introduced the fifth edition of the Working for Workers Act. In Hour 4, Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Labour Minister David Piccini. Plus, we explain what is sparking a recent country-wide ‘bidet boom’.
May 6, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
According to new data from Canada’s Anti-Fraud Centre, inboxes are being flooded with fraudulent text messages, a problem that keeps getting worse every single year. Is this happening to you? If so, how many times per day? What about every month? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the federal government says it’s withholding affordable housing money from Ontario’s pocketbooks. We explain why, and debate whether it’s the right move, with our Political Heat panelists.
May 6, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We are starting to see an uptick in rat infestations, and these problems have turned into a horrific nightmare for Ottawa homeowner Kyla White. She joins us in Hour 2. Meantime, we have entered Day 6 of the Loblaws boycott, and smaller grocers are starting to profit from the big grocer’s lost business. Plus, Canada Post is charging more dollars for mail stamps, marking its third price increase since 2019.
May 6, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
