Unpublished Newswire
The party confirmed Damien Kurek — who held the seat previously — would run in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding in the next election. Kurek gave up his seat last year so Poilievre could run in that electoral district.
January 20, 2026 - 18:41 | | CBC News - Ottawa
'He engaged earnestly, with at all levels of the Chinese government,' the Saskatchewan premier told reporters on Tuesday.
January 20, 2026 - 18:35 | Alessia Simona Maratta | Global News - Canada
Back in December, Sid Cratzbarg’s wife suddenly fell while visiting a friend, leading to a 9-1-1 call. They ended up waiting over 2 hours…for paramedics to arrive. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And finally, if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
January 20, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
During the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of workers were hired by the federal government to work remotely. And now, they are expected to report to Ottawa-based workstations. Is it fair to relocate employees after working remotely for several years, especially if they don’t even live within driving distance of Canada’s Capital? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa is turning 200 years old, and plans are already underway for this year’s massive party. The municipality says it will be distributing...
January 20, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Family and friends of Tysen Lefebvre, a beacon of light who helped raise $1 million for Make-A-Wish Canada, will be gathering as one to honour his legacy. Tysen’s celebration of life is being held tonight at the Canadian Tire Centre, while the Sens visit Columbus. Linda Lefebvre, Tysen’s mom, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, the subject of free transit has long been mulled over in Canada’s Capital. And now, a dedicated group of volunteers want to make that vision a reality, starting with non-peak hours. Nick Grover, an executive member of Free Transit Ottawa,...
January 20, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Some of Global Affairs Canada’s public servants, who have been teleworking full-time from other cities, say they are now being ordered to work at Ottawa-based offices. Initially reported by CBC Radio Canada, these workers were hired before or during the pandemic to work remotely. And now, some argue they have to resign because they can’t relocate. We dig deeper with Alex Silas, the National Executive Vice-President for the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Later in the show, we pick the brain of Lior Samfiru, a Managing Partner with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Meantime, the latest...
January 20, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
