Unpublished Newswire
The Kingston doctor who was ordered to repay the Ford government thousands of dollars is taking her fight to court, a dispute that circles back to a series of drive-thru COVID vaccine clinics. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
December 2, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A staple of Ottawa’s Downtown Core is on the verge of turning 200 years old. The City of Ottawa is trying to promote it, but also preserve its future. Should the ByWard Market be designated a National Historic Site? Dom Santaguida, the co-owner at Vittoria Trattoria, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 3 with his two cents. Then, we turn the floor over to the mighty CFRA Nation, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day. Plus, the Ottawa Senators ‘Ignite Hope’ Telethon is shining a light on community stories of resilience, care, and community impact. We hear one of those...
December 2, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In 2027, the ByWard Market will be 200 years old, and the City of Ottawa is trying to come up with the biggest birthday present it can find. Today, we got additional details on those pending plans, which include a National Historic Site designation. Good intentions? Sure. But is it the right idea? We keep the conversation going with Katherine Spencer Ross, the President of Heritage Ottawa. Meantime, how many National Historic Sites can you name in Canada’s Capital? CFRA’s Chris Holski performs a small pop quiz for the mighty CFRA Nation. Plus, we’re rapidly approaching...
December 2, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Kristy Cameron is back in the saddle this afternoon, as the City of Ottawa pushes to make the ByWard Market a national historic site. And just in time for its 200th birthday bash as well! In a new report, City Staff recommended the idea in an attempt to boost tourism, while Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante is itching to recognize the deep history and roots of this Ottawa staple. Despite its warts, is this the right path to ensure the ByWard Market’s long-term future is a prosperous one? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Sylvie Bigras, the President of the Lowertown Community...
December 2, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A Kingston city councillor wants to celebrate the season of giving – one slice of pizza at a time. Jimmy Hassan joins guest host Andrew Pinsent in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Austin Lee. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
December 1, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Black Friday has come and gone. Cyber Monday has arrived. The holiday deals, for now, are still here. But in the middle of a testy trade war with America, are Canadians prioritizing today’s holiday bargains over patriotism? Andrew Pinsent, filling in for Kristy Cameron, tackles today’s Question of the Day. And don’t worry, we won’t judge you if you took the best deals. Meantime, a fictional quote from a Canadian satirical staple somehow made its way onto a Time Magazine article. The Beaverton’s Clare Blackwood and Ian McIntyre pay us a visit in Hour 3. Plus...
December 1, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
