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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced Wednesday.
April 1, 2025 - 18:04 | Jack Farrell | The Globe and Mail
Effective today, the Carbon Tax is no more, a reality that is surely angering the Tories as they lose a main source of election leverage. CTV's Matt Skube pays us a visit with his two cents. We also get to know another fun fact about Kristy Cameron. According to what the streets say, she loves dragonfruit! Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news headlines as they happen, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
April 1, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As of today, the Carbon Tax is no more. And we saw it at the gas pumps earlier this morning, as gas prices dipped 20 cents. How much will it impact you? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, we rank some of the best April Fool's jokes of 2025 with CFRA's Chris Holski.
April 1, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
On day five of a trial for a man accused of killing an Ontario Provincial police officer and injuring two others, a jury heard from a neighbour who witnessed the deadly shootings.
April 1, 2025 - 18:02 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The next few months are projected to be very painful for Canadian workers, as trade tensions with the United States approach a boiling point. However, the latest outlook from the Conference Board of Canada says that dose of pain could be short-lived. Joining the show to explain further is Cory Renner, the Associate Director of the Conference Board of Canada’s Economic Forecasting Team. Shifting gears to local matters, the Ontario Medical Association and the province’s Ministry of Health are in active negotiations to find a more permanent solution to Emergency Department...
April 1, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you were searching for the nearest gas station this morning, you probably spotted a pleasant surprise from Liberal leader Mark Carney. Before dropping the writ on March 23rd, he promised an end to the Carbon Tax, effective April 1st. That promise has now been granted, as gas prices dipped 20 cents overnight. How will this impact production costs, and how much relief will it provide to Canadians? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Ethan Wallace, the Vice-President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Meantime, as Hudson’s Bay prepares to close 74 stores, what are we going to do...
April 1, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
