Unpublished Newswire
Should schools regulate play on snowbanks? That is up for debate in Hour 3, as Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, as the snow starts to fly, Canadians are still hitting the road. They are just not visiting the United States. A testy trade war probably has a lot to do with that, but it's not the only reason. Amra Durakovic from the Flight Centre Travel Group fills us in on the other dealbreakers. Plus, CFRA's Andrew Pinsent gives us the inside scoop on a massive car theft ring, which was finally exposed by law enforcement...
December 17, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Liaison Strategies has conducted a new survey about drinking and driving, and where Canadians stand on the matter. The results are, to say the least, sobering. David Valentin helps us sift through the stats in Hour 2. Shifting gears back to Quebec's snowbanks, and whether mounds in school zones should be regulated, an official with Parachute believes there's isn't any compelling evidence that suggests today's schools should make this change. Stephanie Cowl pays us a visit to explain why. Here in Ottawa, if you plan on building a backyard rink, you are being told to abandon those plans...
December 17, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Quebec’s school insurers have released guidelines on how snowbanks should be built in schoolyards, and some worry that the strict rules could limit winter play. Is this a little too extreme, or should schools have every right to regulate child's play? Mariana Brussoni, the Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership, joins Kristy Cameron to offer her two cents. Later in Hour 1, the Ottawa Now Gift Guide keeps on trucking, as CFRA show producer Corey Price offers his gift-giving tips and tricks. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top headlines.
December 17, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
December 17, 2025 - 17:00 | | CBC News - Canada
December 17, 2025 - 17:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Attention all ODR skaters! The NCC is starting to flood the Rideau Canal Skateway, an early sign that the new skating season will be here soon. CTV’s Jackie Perez delivers the latest developments in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Austin Lee. And finally, if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
December 16, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
