Unpublished Newswire
Spring baseball is in full swing with leagues seeing a surge in player numbers. CBC's Sannah Choi reports on the 'Blue Jays Bump' and the growing interest from young new players.
June 9, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is drastically impacting oil prices, but a global helium shortage is also adding pressure to Ottawa’s balloon shops. CTV's Austin Lee joins us with the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 8, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The era of the mini-train is finally over, as Line 1 of Ottawa’s LRT has returned to normal service for the first time in 4 months. During peak hours, one train will arrive every 5 minutes. But how can we get people back on board? Mayor Sutcliffe, in collaboration with Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard, is exploring options to rebuild goodwill and trust in the system. Would you give the train a second chance, and what would it take? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Shifting gears to the political arena, Louise Arbour...
June 8, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Last week, Ottawa Bylaw Services seized over $69,000 worth of contraband vapes, which were snagged away from ‘several’ local businesses. Vapes fall under several laws, such as the federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and the provincial Smoke-Free Ontario Act. These retailers are also governed by city bylaws. As this was happening, a private member’s bill aimed at reducing youth vaping has passed First Reading at Queen’s Park, and will return to the Ontario Legislature this Fall. We dig deeper with Queen’s University professor Christian Leuprecht. Meantime...
June 8, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
All across Canada’s Capital, residents are being warned that a high-risk offender will now be living in Ottawa. And if you see him, you are being urged not to approach him. CTV’s Natalie Van Rooy delivers the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Kimberley Fowler. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 4, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario is cracking down on ticket resales, as the Ford government jacks up the fines for companies that sell tickets above face-value. Businesses and people who violate these ticket resale laws could face fines up to $25,000, a punishment that is up from $10,000 previously. Should there be a cap in place? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, it appears that 2026 will be a ‘Super El Nino’ type of year. But how will it impact your garden? We pick the brain of gardening expert Carson Arthur in Hour 3, filled...
June 4, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
