Unpublished Newswire
The annual Sashbear Walk took place in Canada’s Capital today. It’s an annual display from the Sashbear Foundation, aimed at raising awareness and funds for folks who are living with borderline personality disorder. That story is coming up in Hour 4. Plus, after growing frustrated with the city’s activities website, an Ottawa resident has decided to build her own browser.
May 2, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Federal civil servants are being mandated back to work this coming Fall. Every single employee will be required to visit their workspace three times a week – at the bare minimum. The unions, as expected, are not happy. Do you applaud the feds’ latest move? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, as the remnants of the annual flu season ticks away, that doesn’t mean you are in the clear of other incoming viruses. We get a quick check-up from Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist.
May 2, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The OPP says it will be conducting mandatory breathalyzer tests on any driver that is pulled over in the Greater Toronto Area. What are the potential drawbacks surrounding this idea? We dig deeper in Hour 2. Meantime, is Canada’s air travel industry competitive enough? This has been a topic of conversation at Parliament Hill recently, and it likely won’t be making landfall anytime soon.
May 2, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Later this Fall, federal civil servants will be mandated back to their workspace for three days per week. As we heard on Wednesday’s program, it’s a move that has received a visceral disapproval from various unions. And for small Canadian towns, it’s also bad news. Kemptville Mayor Nancy Peckford expands further on these fears. Plus, a massive Downtown fire has hospitalized 3 people this afternoon. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the latest developments.
May 2, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
May 2, 2024 - 17:04 | | CBC News - Canada
Ottawa’s largest school board is pulling out all the stops to better understand its students. Their latest attempt to support the students’ learning, safety, and well-being is through an extensive survey. Pino Buffone, the OCDSB’s Director of Education, explains further in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 1, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
