Unpublished Newswire
A new study from the University of Ottawa is looking into the science and stereotype of ‘mean girls’, particularly how young women are handling situations of social exclusion. Tracy Vaillancourt, a UOttawa professor, wasn’t in the 2004 cinematic classic. However, she is a Research Chair in school-based mental health and violence prevention, as well as the lead author of this study. She joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, volunteer groups are calling for municipalities in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec to increase funding for neuter clinics. That’s because certain neighbourhoods...
July 23, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new survey says the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cuts did little to change Canadians’ negative perceptions about their personal finances. This comes as the quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index dropped 6 points from the previous quarter. How many more rate cuts are we expecting this year? What does the way-too-early annual outlook indicate for 2025? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with David Macdonald, a Senior Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Meantime, in just a few days, the Ford government will be halting further funding for Ontario’s Wastewater Surveillance...
July 23, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you are trying to land a new job, how much time should you commit to job interview preparation? According to one expert, you should be spending 10 hours to prepare for one. CTV’s Matt Skube delivers his two cents. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
July 22, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada’s top grocers have signed a brand-new Grocery Code of Conduct. Do you think it levels the playing field for Canadian consumers? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day in Hour 3. Meantime, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador are celebrating a miracle, as members of ‘The Lucky 7’ survived a sailing scare and finally returned to shore. Plus, we tackle the biggest political headlines of the day, as our Political Heat panelists assemble once again.
July 22, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It appears that Canadian auto theft rates are starting to slightly improve, albeit the key word in that sentence is ‘slightly’. Last week, new numbers by the Équité Association indicate that Canada-wide theft has dropped 17 percent compared to July 2023. In Ontario, we saw a 14 percent decrease, with Quebec experiencing a major drop of 36 percent. Driving columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld delivers her two cents in Hour 2. Meantime, U.S. President Joe Biden has ceased his re-election campaign, opening the door for a new voice to represent America’s Democrats. We explain what happens next.
July 22, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
All of Canada’s major grocers have signed the Grocery Code of Conduct. Walmart and Costco, who were the remaining holdouts, finally joined the party last week. It creates new rules for grocery retailers, outlining the fees they can legally charge suppliers and explain how they can deal with various disputes. Does this level the playing field? Michael Graydon, the CEO of Canada’s Health and Consumer Products, has high hopes. He joins the show in Hour 1. Meantime, a group of older adults on Ambleside Drive are fed up over a lack of access to Canada’s health system. And as they dug deeper...
July 22, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
