Unpublished Newswire
As we inch closer to Canada Day, Kristy Cameron is in her element. She has always joked about hosting a live radio show from a Downtown patio. Today, she finally gets her wish! And a fireworks extravaganza is a great way to kick things off! Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney explains further in Hour 1. Later in the show, we explore all 4 corners of Canadian beauty with veteran media personality Sam Laprade, as she shares a few of the Canadian-filled stories she has told over her 35-year career. Plus, if you are looking for a hangout spot just steps away from Parliament Hill,...
June 30, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Some of Canada’s oldest rocks, according to scientists, might be the oldest on Planet Earth. Guest host Andrew Pinsent picks the brain of Jonathan O’Neill, who is a Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Plus, while Lone Star Texas Grill might sound like an American brand, it is definitely Canadian-owned. CTV’s Peter Szperling highlights their 40-year journey in this hour’s ‘Proudly Canadian’ feature.
June 27, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s very clear that we need newer forms of transit innovation to rectify a snails-paced commute in Canada’s Capital, especially if a major accident handicaps our city. Some argue that the solution is ‘ring roads’. Others are advocating for more bridges. And then, you have the crowd who wants both. What side are you siding with? Guest host Andrew Pinsent tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, a new survey says dental care is being put on the backburner when Canadians have to sacrifice essential needs. We sift through the data in Hour 3.
June 27, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier this week, Mother Nature was bringing the heat. Starting this weekend, we are getting heavy rainfall. Doug Gillham, a meteorologist with The Weather Network, tells us what’s in store for Canada’s Capital. And as we turn our attention to the United States, President Trump is bringing the thunder, eliminating further trade talks with Canada over a digital sales tax. Canadian economist Moshe Lander describes the ripple effect.
June 27, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron this afternoon. And before anyone asks, it is raining at her cottage right now. We are starting the program with a conversation about public transportation, and whether the installation of ‘ring roads’ is the best path forward to alleviate traffic headaches. If that isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps another interprovincial bridge could do a better job. On July 10th, the NCC plans to hold public consultations on a bridge proposal, which would cross commuters from the East End over Kettle Island. Sylvie Bigras, the President of...
June 27, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we gear up for the Canada Day festivities, which likely includes a lot of fireworks, it's important to remember that our pets might not react kindly to every single Canada Day tradition. How do we prepare our canines and felines for the upcoming light shows? Stephen Smith, a spokesperson for the Ottawa Humane Society, joins guest host Andrew Pinsent in Hour 4. Plus, if news breaks, you'll hear it right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
June 26, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
