Unpublished Newswire
King Charles III has delivered the Throne Speech inside Canada’s House of Commons, marking the start of the country’s 45th Parliament. It marks the first time in nearly 50 years that a member of the British Monarchy was asked to vocalize such a mission statement. It laid out Prime Minister Mark Carney’s goals for the upcoming Parliamentary season, but it also featured a handful of powerful and personal messages from King Charles himself. Today’s speech was meant to showcase Canada’s unity, and to also send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump. Do you...
May 27, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We continue our coverage of King Charles’ and Queen Camilla’s visit to Canada’s Capital, as politicians prepare for Tuesday’s Throne Speech and the next session of Canadian Parliament. CTV's Stefan Keyes is on Wellington Street, as crews lay the foundation for tomorrow’s roadmap. Plus, CTV's Camille Wilson has the latest details on the prison sentencing of a Powassan man. He stole a popular painting. And now, he gets 2 years to think about what he’s done. And finally, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa...
May 26, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Should attending Cadet School be mandatory for young Canadian newcomers? Kristy Cameron poses that question to Paul Mitchell, a Professor at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. He is a former Cadet himself, and remains very interested in the organization’s dealings. However, he doesn’t support a mandatory attendance. Then, we open the debate floor to the mighty CFRA Nation, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, a new session of Canadian Parliament kicks off tomorrow. With the King and Queen in town, are we making good use of them? And when it comes to...
May 26, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
There was a wave of concern this afternoon after an amphibious tour boat broke down in the middle of the Ottawa River. Gatineau Fire had no choice but to rescue all passengers and crew members aboard the Lady Dive IV. There were roughly 50 people on board, and thankfully all of them lived to tell this tense tale. We deliver the details in Hour 2 with CTV Ottawa digital reporter Will Eltherington. Meantime, a Powassan man was delivered a 2-year sentence behind bars after stealing the precious 'Roaring Lion' portrait. CFRA's Chris Holski has more on that. And as the Royal Family...
May 26, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
King Charles and Queen Camilla have touched down in Ottawa, as the King of England prepares to deliver tomorrow's Throne Speech at Parliament Hill. We get the latest Royal Family sightings from CTV Ottawa, highlighted by a chance encounter with CTV reporter Leah Larocque. Shifting gears to other matters, a former Honourary Colonel of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry believes that Cadet School should be mandatory for Canadian newcomers. In a recent conversation with the National Post, Donald Cranston says it would help today's newest neighbours integrate into Canadian society. Do you...
May 26, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We are just hours away from the start of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend! In Hour 4, we get to know Michael O’Brien, and why he is running this year’s full-marathon. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 23, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
