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Buyers purchasing newly-built homes will now have 30 years to pay off a mortgage instead of 25 years. What do the new rules mean? Lauren van den Berg, the CEO and President of Mortgage Professionals Canada, joins Kristy Cameron to discuss the significance of these changes. Meantime, cases of whooping cough have surged in Canada's Capital, according to Ottawa Public Health. We deliver the latest numbers. Plus, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs is urging the federal government to create a National Fire Administration. In Hour 2, we hear from Greg Jones, who is a board member with the...
August 1, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A flyer circulating in Vanier is suggesting residents should report problem locations to Ottawa Police, Ottawa Bylaw, or the Vanier Community Association. The latter of those three are the authors of this flyer. In today's QOTD, we want to gather your feedback about neighbourhood snitch lines. Are they necessary or are they far too excessive? Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante joins the program with her two cents. Meantime, why is there a surprisingly big influx of cats at the Ottawa Humane Society? More importantly, how can we alleviate this complex situation? We dig deeper with...
August 1, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
There's a housing crisis in Canada, and here in Ontario, and right here in Canada's Capital. All three levels of government have pledged to help out, but has anything improved since those promises were made? Is Ottawa on pace to reach its target of 151,000 homes in 10 years? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Jason Burggraaf, the Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
July 31, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In order to make Britannia Beach safer, do we need to make significant changes? And if so, how widespread do these changes have to be? Kristy Cameron opens the textboard, takes your calls, and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, it's been 8 months since the 9-8-8 crisis line first launched in our city. We get an update on how things are going. Plus, Olympic athletes are facing a laundry list of challenges these days, some of which are financial. In fact, a lot of these athletes are at risk of falling into debt, and the amount of financial assistance from the feds often isn't...
July 31, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Some Canadian employers, to save on costs, have reportedly hired 'underqualified' staff. We deliver the details. Meantime, some of North America's veteran storm chasers are critiquing the movie 'Twisters'. Is it realistic or not? Plus, we deliver some breaking news in Hour 2. Per the Coroner's recommendation, a lifesaving audit is being conducted at every single one of Ottawa's beaches. Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh comments on the findings.
July 31, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
After 3 people died drowning at Britannia Beach (between 2020 and 2023), a lifesaving audit report is due out. For our QOTD, we ask you whether or not any changes need to made to improve safety at Britannia Beach. Meantime, business is slowing down at fast food places. Why is that? Chiming in with a theory or two is the VP of Central Canada for Restaurants Canada.
July 31, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
