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A trio of Ottawa hospitals have some of the longest wait times in Ontario, according to an initial assessment from a hospital E.R. doctor. Additionally, all five E.R.’s in Canada’s Capital have exceeded the provincial average. Joining Kristy Cameron to comment further is Dr. Alan Drummond, an Emergency Physician based in Perth. He is also a former President for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. Over at LeBreton Flats, it’s a big night for music lovers and concert-goers. We preview the Opening Night lineup for RBC Bluesfest 2025. But first, we bring you...
July 10, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Construction has begun on a third Amazon distribution centre in Ottawa’s South End. The facility is expected to total 3.1 million in square feet, as the American giant continues to expand its footprint across Canada’s Capital. CTV’s Tyler Fleming joins the program in Hour 4. Plus, as news breaks, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 9, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you’re under the weather, and you can’t afford to stand in line waiting for answers, who ya gonna call? Probably not The Ghostbusters, but perhaps the World Wide Web. How often do you use DIY medicine these days? What about getting medical advice from someone, or something, who isn’t a medical professional? Kristy Cameron tackles online remedies, and your feedback, during today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the RCMP is warning Canadians about the looming dangers of online radicalization. This comes after 4 people were arrested near Quebec City for allegedly...
July 9, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A series of A.I.-generated videos have recently made the rounds online, and they have since been removed by TikTok. It showcases a white man in his twenties, complaining about how difficult it is to get a job in Canada. The reason why it was taken down is simple, according to the platform. It violated community guidelines due to racially-motivated messaging, a line-crossing action regardless of how much A.I. was being used to create the videos. Markus Giesler, a Professor of Marketing at York University, analyzes the latest tech trick that is deceiving today’s viewers. Then, we...
July 9, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Sometimes, when we’re not feeling well, society turns to Dr. Google if there’s no physician to lean on. And as you will see around the World Wide Web, or even social media platforms, there isn’t a shortage of medical tips and tricks floating around. This reality constantly catches the attention of the Ontario Medical Association, who understands the desperation levels of Ontarians these days. They realize that provincial patients are pursuing alternative or homemade treatments instead of standing in line for hours. At the same time, if they diagnose themselves or...
July 9, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario Provincial Police say a 34-year-old woman in Almonte has been taken to hospital in critical condition. At around 8:21 this morning, she was walking towards an intersection when a tree abruptly fell on top of her. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the latest developments in Hour 4. Plus, if news breaks, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 8, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
