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Canadian Blood Services is calling on Canadians to book appointments. Would you be more likely to donate blood if you received an envelope with cash inside? Kristy poses that question to the Canadian Health Coalition's National Policy Director, who believes this idea is a terrible one. Meantime, the Ford government is helping New York State develop and deploy nuclear technologies. We deliver the details in Hour 1. Plus, our Ottawa Now Gift Guide continues with CTV Ottawa's Tyler Fleming.
December 19, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
CTV's Katie Griffin has the latest on a murder investigation - where the accused is charged with killing her mother. Later in Hour 4, the feds have struck a deal with the Ford government to cut red tape across Ontario. We preview tonight's CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Natalie Van Rooy. And finally, if news breaks in real time, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
December 18, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
With a week remaining before the calendar strikes Christmas Day, we are examining the cost of this year's holiday meal. Does it feel more expensive than the one you paid for in 2024? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. We also open our eyes and ears to a batch of holiday fire safety tips, courtesy of Ottawa Fire Services. Plus, Shruti Shekar from Android Central drops by to talk some tech in Hour 3!
December 18, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
This year, 32 students have graduated from the Ottawa Mission's Food Services Training Program. Kristy is joined by Joseph, one of this year's graduates, in Hour 2. Later in the program, Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health drops by for his bi-weekly segment on Ottawa Now. It's called 'Your Health' and it stars Dr. Trevor Arnason. Spoiler alert: Influenza is today's Word of the Day. Plus, if you think you can ride in the HOV lane with your pet in the passenger seat, that won't get you out of a very expensive ticket. CFRA's Chris Holski explains.
December 18, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Has your holiday food budget increased? According to food economist Mike von Massow, prices are either the same as last year or even higher than what we saw in 2024. That rings especially true for today's beef cuts! Meantime, Prime Minister Carney has met with Canada's Premiers ahead of Christmas Day. How did that conversation go? We deliver the latest developments in Hour 1. Plus, the Ottawa Now Gift Guide continues with CTV's Jackie Perez.
December 18, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Christmas is a time of giving, but several not-for-profit organizations are struggling with their fundraising targets. CTV's Katelyn Wilson delivers the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight's CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Austin Lee. And finally, if news breaks in real time, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
December 17, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
