Unpublished Newswire
Friends, family, politicians, colleagues, and thousands of listeners. All of them have gathered, in some way, to remember the life and legacy of a CFRA icon. Longtime radio host Lowell Green took his final breaths on Saturday at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy that will go on for decades. Throughout his lengthy career in the Radio business, he spoke his mind and he pulled no punches, even if you didn’t like his two cents on the day’s hottest topics. Kristy Cameron shares your memories of the man who created the ‘Island of Sanity’. Then, we hear from Sam...
February 16, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The mighty CFRA Nation is remembering the man who created the 'Island of Sanity'. On Saturday, longtime radio host Lowell Green passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind an impactful legacy all throughout Canada's Capital. Kristy Cameron chats with Rob Snow, a former CFRA Afternoon host who took hold of the Midday ranks when Green retired in 2016. Meantime, can a smartwatch spot signs of depression before you can? According to new research from McMaster University, it’s possible. We dig deeper in Hour 2 with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin.
February 16, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you’ve tried booking an Ontario Parks campsite this time of year, many campers know that this simple expedition can quickly turn into an online booking war. Ontario Parks can let you reserve campsites up to 5 months in advance of your arrival date. That is, if the timing and the stars align perfectly. And while the number of visitors surpassed 13.7 million in 2025, a lot of people hate the pre-booking system that comes before the actual camping. Kristy Cameron chats with Kevin Callan, better known as ‘The Happy Camper’, in Hour 1. Meantime, a local landmark in...
February 16, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Windsor police say they are investigating the Sunday night fire as a suspected arson.
February 16, 2026 - 17:30 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
It was a banner year for Winterlude, according to organizers, tourism industry insiders, visitors and locals alike, with a stretch of cold but sunny days creating ideal conditions for the festivities. Read More
February 16, 2026 - 17:17 | Aedan Helmer | Ottawa Citizen
The mighty CFRA Nation is in a state of mourning on this Family Day, as the man who created the 'Island of Sanity' is no longer with us. On Saturday, longtime radio host Lowell Green took his final breaths at the age of 89, leaving behind an impactful legacy all throughout Canada's Capital. He was a man who always stuck to his guns, even if you strongly disliked his two cents. And if you called the station to challenge his views, Lowell responded. Today, tributes and stories are pouring in from past colleagues and politicians, as well as the listeners who spent some of their days tuning...
February 16, 2026 - 16:55 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
