
The price of unroasted coffee beans has more than doubled over the past three years and just like caffeine addicts everywhere, the Canadian coffee business is facing a new financial reality. Reunion Coffee Roasters president Adam Pesce is a second-generation roaster who says it has been the most difficult time of his 20 years in the business.
December 29, 2025 - 12:12 | | The Globe and Mail
CTV’s Dylan Dyson pays us a visit in Hour 4, as the last-minute shoppers are out in full force this afternoon. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And on behalf of the entire Ottawa Now team, we wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2026! Kristy will return in January, as she prepares for the Cameron holiday feast.
December 23, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
When it comes to buying the best gift, what are your golden rules? And when it comes to the process of git-giving, do you approve? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it appears that Ottawa is getting a White Christmas this year, but how are things looking on the Rideau Canal? Environment Canada’s David Phillips delivers the latest forecast for Canada’s Capital, as we prepare for January’s arrival.
December 23, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In your view, which Christmas movies really bring out the Christmas cheer in your household? Matt Demers delivers his honest opinion with a specialized Christmas Movie Picks! On a more sobering note, we check in with Ottawa Mission CEO Peter Tilley, as they prepare to serve Ottawa’s less fortunate this holiday season. Plus, an Ottawa city councillor is making use of the city’s now-vacant speed camera poles, as Canada’s Capital commemorates Festivus. CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on that.
December 23, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Christmas shopping homestretch has arrived, and not everyone has the same carbon-copy approach to gift-giving. But according to experts, there are some basic rules you need to follow. Julie Blais-Comeau, a local etiquette expert, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Plus, we wrap up this year’s Ottawa Now Gift Guide with CTV’s Leah Larocque. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
December 23, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
CTV's Josh Marano has the latest developments on a Downtown Ottawa fire, which has sent an elderly man to the hospital. That story is on the way in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight's CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Stefan Keyes. And finally, if news breaks in real time, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
December 22, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa





