Unpublished Newswire
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
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
