Unpublished Newswire
Kristy Cameron is joined by Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers to discuss the threat AI poses to work and whether that might be overstated or lumped in with the potential benefits or impacts of a number of different technologies.
August 7, 2025 - 16:10 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
When it comes to helping Canada and the United States achieve their respective economic goals, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed all the wrong buttons so far. You’ll hear some of Ford’s comments in Hour 4. Meantime, if you are driving a car, and you don’t have car insurance, you might be headed down a slippery slope with no brakes to save you. CTV’s Austin Lee outlines the dangers that today’s uninsured drivers are facing, even if they don’t know it yet. And finally, if news breaks, you’ll hear it live on CFRA...
August 6, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
To any students who planned on purchasing an OC Transpo Youth Pass ahead of the new learning season, we have bad news for you. Sadly, you can no longer do that, as the transit service plans to discontinue this offer. Do you understand OC Transpo’s reasoning, and does that make you feel more or less upset? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Shifting gears to Health news, a hospital in Kingston is now the first in Canada to use A.I. imaging technology, all thanks to a massive donation. Joining us in Hour 3 to explain further...
August 6, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Whether it’s another day of progress, or an unexpected hurdle, Ottawa’s transit system is slowly taking shape. Over the next few years, hopefully for the better. Over in Pembroke, a significant milestone was reached on Tuesday, as Ottawa River Transit officially opened for business. It’s an on-demand transit service that uses 3 new vans, and each van is currently equipped to carry 8 passengers at a time. This new model operates exclusively within city limits, with a fare of $5 per ride. Kristy Cameron chats with Brian Abdallah in Hour 2. He is the Deputy Mayor for the...
August 6, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
By the end of this month, and just in time for a brand-new learning season, the OC Transpo Youth Pass will be no more. Troy Charter, the Interim GM for OC Transpo, broke the news in a recent memo to City Council. Right now, the monthly Youth Pass costs $104 per month, while the monthly Adult Pass is $135 per month. And as you might expect, the city’s biggest transit critics are not impressed. We dig deeper in Hour 1 with David Jeanes, a spokesperson for Transport Action Canada. Plus, Kristy’s Summer Hit List continues to heat up, as we shout out a handful of must-see Summer...
August 6, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a series of financial aid measures for Canada’s Forestry sector and Softwood Lumber industry. At the same time, he says trade negotiations with the United States are moving onward, and in search of the best deal that benefits both sides. You’ll hear some of those comments in Hour 4, as Carney visits Kelowna. Plus, do you remember that smoky air that exited stage-right not too long ago? Well, it’s making a comeback in Canada’s Capital, and nobody likes it. CTV’s Austin Lee joins us with the latest developments. And...
August 5, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
