Unpublished Newswire
OTTAWA — Canada’s industry minister says the federal government will “always follow” findings from the United Nations when it comes to the issue of forced labour in China, as she declined to say directly whether she believed it was taking place herself. Melanie Joly testified Monday before a parliamentary committee about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s policies toward electric vehicles, which Conservative MPs used to press the minister on the deal Canada struck with China earlier this year to allow a portion of Chinese-made electric vehicles to enter the market in exchange for Beijing...
May 4, 2026 - 18:14 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
May 4, 2026 - 18:12 | Alan Freeman | The Globe and Mail
A driver is facing charges under the Highway Traffic Act after a pedestrian was struck by an SUV on Friday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Laurier Avenue and O’Connor Street, where the vehicle left the roadway and then crashed into a building after striking the pedestrian. And now, we are learning more about the off-duty firefighter that was credited with saving the pedestrian's life. CTV’s Katie Griffin joins us in Hour 4. Meantime, we have new developments about Canada's next Governor General, who will be introduced to the media tomorrow. What type...
May 4, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Special constables are getting the power to arrest people for drug use on public transit. The Ford government has been cracking down on this issue, and it will continue to do so through a regulatory change that is aimed at cleaning up subways and buses across Ontario. Should OC Transpo special constables be granted such powers? Will these powers properly address open drug use in public transit spaces? Kristy Cameron puts those questions to CTV public safety analyst and former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis. Then, she sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question...
May 4, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
High operating costs, the cost of food, and uneven consumer spending are placing a key Canadian economic engine under pressure. That would be Canada’s restaurant sector, according to a new warning from Restaurants Canada. The financial strain has been especially prevalent in the early stages of 2026, as these aforementioned factors continue to erode profitability margins. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with David Mangano, the co-owner of The Grand Pizzeria on George Street. In Dave’s case, he hasn’t noticed much of a drop in earnings, but the economic uncertainty has been...
May 4, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Should OC Transpo special constables be able to arrest and fine drug users? Pretty soon, they will hold that power, especially if it happens on public transit property. Earlier today, the Ford government announced new amendments to the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act. It was passed last year in an effort to prohibit drug use in public spaces. Ontario’s Solicitor General says it’s all about preserving public safety, and that legal motion received support from Ottawa City Council. Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1...
May 4, 2026 - 17:59 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
