Unpublished Newswire
The practice known as “drip pricing” is front and centre again in an action by the federal Competition Bureau against DoorDash and in a proposed class-action lawsuit brought by a Toronto law firm against Uber Eats.
Drip pricing generally involves enticing customers by advertising low prices, but charging extra mandatory fees, usually when they are checking out.
It continues to come under fire because “disclosure around pricing and fees in various consumer transactions is, at times, less than thorough and transparent,” says Mike Robb, partner with London, Ontario-based law firm,...
June 13, 2025 - 18:09 | Stewart Lewis | National Post
A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets.
June 13, 2025 - 18:05 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
The spring intake boom has officially blossomed at the Ottawa Humane Society, as employees kick into overdrive. Compared to 2024, when it comes to animals in need of care, they are reporting an 18 percent increase. On a per-day basis, that is roughly 17 animals. On a per-day basis, it costs $34 to care for each one. And in the last 7 days alone, 40 kittens have entered through the front doors. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Sharon Miko, the President and CEO of the OHS, in Hour 4. Meantime, if you are looking for a reason to visit the ByWard Market, a South American kitchen is opening...
June 13, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you are feeling sick, and you need urgent care, you need answers as soon as possible. You want to get back on your feet, if possible, as soon as possible. At the very least, you want peace of mind. Would you trust ChatGPT to diagnose the problem and come up with a solution? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Speaking of solutions, we have been looking for some sustained peace on Ottawa’s transit system since the LRT launched in 2019, a vision that OC Transpo has spent several years searching for. In recent days, the transit...
June 13, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the days keep getting warmer, the parking blitzes are becoming more frequent. We have already seen it multiple times in Ottawa’s Downtown Core. And now, we are getting some news tips from the suburbs. CTV’s Natalie Van Rooy joins the program in Hour 2. Turning our attention back to the Downtown Core, the number of federal workers roaming the streets has shrunk ever since COVID hit. Five years later, that industry is getting smaller and smaller, especially this year. Today, we are learning more about the recent decline, and how deep it runs. CFRA’s Chris Holski hands...
June 13, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Artificial Intelligence in the world of healthcare is proving to be a bit of a sticky wicket, as a number of internal debates keep popping up. Here is just one example. A growing number of doctors across the country are adopting A.I. tools within their offices and hospitals. However, British Columbia’s Privacy Commissioner is urging them to do their homework on privacy requirements. When it comes to a medical diagnosis, do you trust ChatGPT to make that call? Dr. Sirisha Rambhatla, an Assistant Professor in Management Science and Engineering at the University of Waterloo, joins...
June 13, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
