Unpublished Newswire
Ottawa hasn’t seen a drop of rain for nearly 2 weeks. And as we head into another blazing-hot August weekend, Canada’s Capital is under a Heat Warning, with daily temperatures expected to hit and surpass 30 degrees Celsius over the next few days. We examine what’s to come in Hour 2 with Environment Canada meteorologist Crawford Luke. Over in Navan, festival organizers are crossing their fingers for a favourable forecast, as the annual Navan Fair kicks into high-gear. That’s a noteworthy event because it officially lights the fire for Fair Season! We go 1-on-1 with...
August 8, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Today’s QOTD discussion stems from a news item that we first addressed on Thursday. And just to confirm for the final time, this is not a headline from The Onion. This is very real, and totally not satire. The NCC is thinking of installing a floating sauna at the NCC River House, which can be found at Ottawa’s East End. The proposed sauna must accommodate a minimum of 15 people, and as many as 25 people. It would operate 7 days a week, and throughout the year. Yes, even during January’s frigid temperatures. We set the stage in Hour 1 with CTV’s Kimberley Johnson....
August 8, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
After a handful of scary moments, an entire family has escaped a Downtown Ottawa blaze. CTV’s Katie Griffin tells us more in Hour 4. We are also retrieving the latest developments on today’s workplace accident in Gatineau, as a man spends multiple hours trapped inside a deep trench. He has since been rescued, and his injuries are not deemed to be life-threatening. CTV’s Kimberley Fowler drops by the Hal Anthony studios to fill in the blanks. And if news breaks, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
August 7, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Depending on the industry you work in, the split-second thought of Artificial Intelligence might make your entire body cringe. That’s because, in some sectors, A.I. is a legitimate threat to today’s employment opportunities. Are you among that nervous crowd? Kristy Cameron analyzes the ever-changing workplace landscape, as she tackles today’s Question of the Day. Later in Hour 3, we switch our attention to a neighbourhood park in Kanata, as an overnight fire torches a large chunk of playground equipment. CTV’s Dylan Dyson delivers the latest developments. And then...
August 7, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As you might have previously heard in Hour 1, we are talking about the evolution of today’s workforce. To be more specific, the role of Artificial Intelligence. It is changing the way we live, not to mention our daily workspace. And for some of Canada’s hardest workers, A.I. is their worst nightmare, as it potentially puts their present-day jobs in serious danger. Kristy Cameron continues the conversation with Armine Yalnizyan, an economist with the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. Yesterday, we talked about Pembroke’s brand-new pilot program, as a member of...
August 7, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We are in the middle of a trade war with our closest North American neighbour. The economy has exited the COVID era, yet some businesses are surviving on pins and needles. Others have already gone under. And for some employment positions, Artificial Intelligence is lurking in the distance, waiting to take our jobs and hard-earned cash. Do you classify yourself among that crowd? Travis O’Rourke, the President of Calgary-based recruitment firm Hays Canada, says the growing role of A.I. is adding a new layer of complexity to a younger labour market, one that is being shaped by steep...
August 7, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
