Unpublished Newswire
Do you think Ottawa's vaping stores need to be licensed? Riley Brockington, the Chair of the city's Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee, drops by the CFRA studios with his two cents. Meantime, as we await the arrival of another Amazon Prime Day, be on the lookout for online scammers! Here to explain further is Robert Falzon, the Head of Engineering at CheckPoint Software Technologies.
October 8, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
You probably know British musician James Blunt for his handful of popular singles, but did you know that he is contemplating a change to his stage name? Apparently, it's all for the sake of a stunt. We explain further with the help of CTV Ottawa newsanchor Matt Skube. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, starting with the end of an agonizing bus strike in Renfrew. CFRA's Chris Holski delivers the details in Hour 4.
October 7, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It's time to tackle today's Question of the Day, and we are not sugar-coating this question one bit. If you are commuting on Ottawa's roads, and you are not in a vehicle, do you feel safe? Text into the show and let us know. Meantime, did you see those weird-looking clouds during Sunday's storm? It turns out that a lot of people did. We try to examine what, if anything, those clouds tell us. Plus, we dissect the latest political headlines with our Political Heat panelists.
October 7, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Be on the lookout for scurvy, Ottawa! It's a lot more than just a legendary virus that previous generations of pirates were prone to acquiring. Here to explain further in Hour 2 is Dr. Sally Engelhart, the lead author of a new study that delves into Canada's latest scurvy cases. Meantime, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is calling on the Ontario government to allow for involuntary mental health and addiction treatments. He outlines his stance just after the 3:30 newscast. Plus, we get the latest word out of Florida, as the American state braces for the arrival of another fearsome hurricane...
October 7, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
There's been a string of concerning road incidents involving cyclists, e-bikes and e-scooters - a stretch of incidents that also includes two fatalities. If you are riding in anything but a vehicle, do you feel safe on Ottawa's roads? College Ward councillor Laine Johnson, who is also a member of Ottawa's Transportation Committee, wonders if reducing the speed limit would help save lives. Meantime, a jury will soon debate the final fate of an admitted killer - a man who confessed to killing his estranged wife and stabbing his daughter. CTV's Katie Griffin has the latest developments....
October 7, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Are you craving a visit to the local cinema this weekend? Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
October 4, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
