Unpublished Newswire
When thousands of homes flooded during the Canada Day storms, one move by the City of Ottawa aimed at alleviating extra stress for homeowners was to waive building permit fees for repairs. However, one Ottawa couple was sent an invoice for the permit. That is, until CTV Ottawa questioned the decision by city officials. CTV’s Katie Griffin joins guest host Chris Holski with the details. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
August 26, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Should Canadian politicians be forced to disclose when they use Artificial Intelligence? Earlier in the program, we spoke to Nathalie A. Smuha, a Law Professor at the University of Toronto. She firmly believes that we need greater transparency when it comes to A.I. usage in the political arena. In fact, she argues that this slippery slope should be legislated, and that politicians should be required by law to watermark posts and disclose any form of Artificial Intelligence usage. We have seen this policy installed in European nations. Should Canada follow suit? Guest host Chris Holski...
August 26, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The sports world has officially turned into one gigantic casino – and it’s all unfolding in the palm of your hand. From your smartphone screen, to every single commercial break during the big game, sports betting apps are lurking around every corner of your mancave. It’s never been easier to throw $20 on something. However, experts warn that this constant, hyper-accessible gambling is creating a silent crisis. A growing wave of fans – especially young adults – are falling into severe financial and mental health struggles before they even realize they have a...
August 26, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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August 26, 2026 - 18:00 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Chris Holski fills in for the vacationing Kristy Cameron. And as we get closer to Election Season, and when he sees a write-out from a politician, Holski wants to know if it came from them or if that message was at least dictated to a staffer. When we see an image connected with a politician that appears to be real, obviously we’d like to know if it’s real or not. But the proliferation of A.I. on social media – including from politicians – is casting a seed of doubt. What is stopping one from presenting a fake image as real, or an AI-generated text as something...
August 26, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a woman with arson in relation to a major fire that displaced dozens of tenants of a Hawkesbury apartment building last year.
August 26, 2026 - 17:54 | | CBC News - Ottawa
