Unpublished Newswire
An iconic water tower from 1924 has greeted drivers entering Smiths Falls from every direction for over a century. However, that local skyline is about to change forever, as City Council has voted to proceed with demolition. Officials call it a difficult decision, but say the cost to investigate and repair the out-of-service structure is simply too high. Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. And shifting our gears to local sports news, the Ottawa Charge are making a massive announcement tomorrow. But what could it be? CFRA’s Chris Holski has one idea.
July 8, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa’s Mayor says he’ll have more information on the rollout of provincial flood support over the coming days, as recovery from last week’s record-setting rainfall continues. Mark Sutcliffe says he spoke to Premier Doug Ford on Friday about the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program, and has since spoken with several Ontario Ministers about the subject. Kent Osgoode, a contractor who lives on Solva Drive in Crystal Beach, is one of many Bay Ward residents feeling the pain. Most of his neighbours’ homes have been flooded, while Osgoode’s...
July 7, 2026 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Are you caught in a loop of endless 'what-ifs'? In today’s society, it can feel almost impossible to stop overthinking. It can keep you up at night. Your work can suffer from it. Your relationships can take a hit. So how can you stop it? In the latest edition of Self-Help Tuesday with psychotherapist Benslyne Avril, we dive into the trap of overthinking, and uncover how we can finally break the cycle. Visit Benslyne anytime at https://therapywithempathy.com/
July 7, 2026 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa’s Mayor says he’ll have more information on the rollout of provincial flood support over the coming days, as recovery from Canada Day’s record rainfall continues. Mark Sutcliffe says he spoke to Premier Doug Ford on Friday about the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program, and has since spoken with several Ontario Ministers about the subject. Kent Osgoode, a contractor who lives on Solva Drive in Crystal Beach, is one of many Bay Ward residents feeling the pain. Most of his neighbours’ homes have been flooded, while Osgoode’s basement was...
July 7, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The heartbeat of the Ottawa Senators for decades is leaving the team – again. The first time, it was to play for the Detroit Red Wings. The second time, it was to spend more time with his family. This time, it's to join forces with a Swedish friend and Ottawa's biggest rival. Even with the return of Claude Giroux, are you investing in this new era of Sens hockey? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, a popular Halloween house in Orléans has raised tens of thousands of dollars for CHEO over the past few...
July 7, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A demonstration took place earlier today in North Grenville, where community groups are protesting the province's plan to build a new correctional facility on the grounds of the former Kemptville Agricultural College. The location is the designated site for the planned Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex, which the Ford government first announced in August 2020 as a 235-bed facility. Rally organizers allege that the province is neglecting the site's Heritage buildings and prime agricultural land. And now, they want the province to cancel the project and transfer the property to the...
July 7, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
