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Parking rates are changing in 11 of Ottawa's 20 paid parking zones. Yes, some rates are going down, but most are going up. Does demand-based parking make sense for Canada's Capital? As the show continues, Kristy Cameron speaks to a handful of business owners, who further elaborate on the upcoming changes and how they could impact their bottom line. Plus, another edition of Greekfest is about to get underway! We deliver a preview of this year's festivities in Hour 1.
August 12, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Are you looking to party this weekend? Montreal might be the perfect place to check out, and not just because of a professional tennis event that is filled to the brim with big-name stars. We explain further in Hour 4. Plus, animal rights groups are pushing to end pet restrictions in rental housing. We dig deeper with Barbara Cartwright, who is the CEO of Humane Canada. And finally, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
August 9, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Do you think schools should shorten their Summer Break schedule and take more breaks year-round? Earlier in today's program, you heard the experts make their case. In Hour 3, we open the debate floor to the mighty CFRA Nation, as Kristy Cameron tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, do you remember a flight that was filled with hundreds of pool noodles and people named 'Josh' on it? Well, a packed theater with people named 'Ryan' got together to watch the latest Deadpool appearance on the big screen. One of the big names in attendance was, of course, Vanier's Ryan Reynolds. Plus...
August 9, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A first-of-its-kind psychedelic medical center is opening soon in Kingston, Ontario. Kristy Cameron is joined alongside Dr. Claudio Soares, a Professor of Psychiatry at Queen's University and the director of this brand-new institution. Later in Hour 2, Matt Demers survives the rain-filled drive into 87 George and delivers his 'Flaming Thumb' reviews. This week's headliners include 'Borderland', 'Cuckoo', and 'It Ends With Us'. Plus, potentially thousands of children are behind on their immunization shots. Is your kid among that growing list of names?
August 9, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Would adopting a balanced school calendar model lead to a reduction in summer learning loss? Is it a model that, as a parent, you would support? Joining Kristy Cameron on the debate floor is Michael Zwaagstra, a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute, and Jason Ellis, an Associate Professor of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top stories, starting with the downpour of rain that is currently bombarding Canada's Capital.
August 9, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
How do you know when your city is filled with too many tourists? Well, when the city's residents begin to protest against the city's tourists, that's probably one glaring red flag. And sadly, this trend is growing globally. We explain further in Hour 4. Meantime, a couple of suspects are in custody after a foiled terrorist attack in Austria. Their alleged target: A sold-out Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. As a result, that sold-out show has been called off, along with two other sold-out dates in the Austrian city. How was the plot thwarted? Joining us with additional insight is a former...
August 8, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
