
It’s another major hiccup for Ottawa’s LRT, as Line 1 has been reverted back to a reduced service after another issue was spotted with the trains. Somerset councillor Ariel Troster says the situation with our city’s transit system is pretty dire, and drastic steps must be taken in order to heal those P.R. wounds. One idea, in her view, is reimbursements for transit riders. Troster pays us a visit in Hour 2. Plus, we talk about your health, as Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health drops by for his bi-weekly visit!
January 22, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
CUPE, the union which represents employees at Carleton University, is demonstrating on campus today. They say the university has refused to engage with their proposals to protect teaching assistants from the introduction of A.I. in the workplace. Kristy Cameron chats with Maria Vorobeva, the V.P. of Internal at CUPE 4600. They represent all of Carleton’s T.A. staff. Meantime, the NCC has approved the schematic design for the Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project. Does it pass the public eye test? We dig deeper with Toon Dreessen, the President of Architects DCA, in Hour 1. His...
January 22, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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A cold snap will help Ottawa's ODR facilities this weekend, including their biggest pond in Downtown Ottawa. However, Friday's warm weather will temporarily close the Rideau Canal. We get the latest developments from CTV's Jackie Perez. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
January 8, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new survey says a growing number of Canadians are using A.I. tools every day, whether it’s for work-related reasons or just daily chores. However, it’s mostly the younger generations that are taking these devices for a test drive. How much do you rely on these gadgets as part of your lifestyle? If you’re 35-and-under, is it part of your daily routine already? If you’re 35-and-above, are you worried about being left behind? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the CRA claims that it's still...
January 8, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
