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In a one-car household, how good are your car-communicating skills? Kristy Cameron and Matt Skube kickstart that debate in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
March 12, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new poll says Canadians are rethinking who their ‘true allies’ are. It appears the United States isn’t as high on this list compared to the start of 2025. So what exactly do you think of America’s current state? Are you mad at them, and who exactly are you mad at? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Here at home, the City of Ottawa is scrapping its plans to build newcomer reception centres in Nepean and Kanata. They had been planning a ‘prefabricated building’ near the Nepean Sportsplex, and...
March 12, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Effective April 11th, the United States is tightening the rules on how long its visitors can stay. Specific to us, Canadians who are visiting for more than 30 days are now required to register with authorities. It will likely impact roughly 900,000 Canadian snowbirds, who typically spend their winters in southern U.S. states with warmer climates, ranging from Florida to Texas. And while this registration process might be free for Canadians, it’s a big lengthy. Stephen Fine, the President of Snowbird Advisor, vents his frustrations in Hour 2. Meantime, after U.S. President Trump...
March 12, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
How do Canadians feel about the United States right now? Spoiler alert: Not great, Bob. That’s according to a recent poll by the Metropolis Institute – a non-profit, non-partisan think-tank. Just over 1,500 respondents took part in the two-day survey, and the findings could point to an historical realignment of who Canadians view as their allies. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Jack Jedwab, the President and CEO of Canadian Studies at the Metropolis Institute. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
March 12, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the trade war between Canada and the United States continues, fewer Canadians appear to be taking trips south of the border, specifically by car. CTV’s Matt Skube delivers his two cents on that headline. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news headlines, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
March 11, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada employs thousands of jobs at smelters, mills, and fabricators across the country, with 90 percent of our country’s steel and aluminum going straight to American hands. So if a 50 percent tariff on steel and aluminum products went through, that would be really bad news. It’s the main reason why Ontario’s Premier decided to suspend his energy tariffs on a trio of U.S. states. Was it the right call? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Sticking with the topic of tariffs, experts are fearing that this trade war...
March 11, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
