Unpublished Newswire
The Ottawa Mission has released its Annual Impact Report on shelter capacities. And according to Ashley Potter, the Mission's Manager of Frontline Services, the numbers are not looking good at all. That's coming up in Hour 2. Meantime, Canada's fertility rate keeps dropping to alarming levels. Don Kerr, a demographer at King's University College at Western University, sifts through the latest batch of data. Plus, CFRA's Andy Pinsent joins Kristy Cameron with a quick debrief of today's top headlines.
September 26, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Ottawa Humane Society has put a bow on its biggest feline survey. It turns out that more and more residents are opposed to allowing cats outdoors, moreso when they are not supervised. Should the City of Ottawa introduce an outright ban on unsupervised cats? OHS spokesperson Stephen Smith doesn't venture that far, rather suggesting a gentle recommendation to keep your cats indoors. Plus, we preview a free event that's happening on October 3rd at the Bronson Centre, which is set to showcase some of Canada's top Indigenous artists. Kristy Cameron chats with Theland Kicknosway, a singer...
September 26, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we discussed earlier in the program, internal documents show that the Trudeau Liberals were worried about the public backlash they were going to face, as the new three-day in-person work mandate officially launched earlier this month. PSAC President Sharon DeSousa joined Kristy Cameron in the 3 o'clock hour, and you'll hear parts of that conversation in Hour 4. Plus, a grainy image displays a UFO's final moments before it was suddenly shot down.
September 25, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have breaking news to report in Hour 3! However, it's news that we've been expecting for a few days now. The federal Conservatives have officially delivered their first attempt to take down the Trudeau Liberals: a non-confidence motion. The main problem with that plan is that all the other parties didn't show enough support for the Tories in this endeavour, and the House of Commons has resumed its scheduled programming. We gather instant reaction as the show rolls on, starting with CFRA's Andrew Pinsent. But first, it's time to tackle today's Question of the Day. Should grocery store...
September 25, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem is worried that many Canadian renters are relying on their credit cards to make ends meet. David McDonald, a Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, dives into the numbers. Speaking of things that will keep you up at night, the federal government was concerned about the potential public criticism they would face when the three-day mandate for public service workers kicked in. And if you don't believe them, they have the internal documents to back up their sincerity. Plus, does anyone remember the 'Big Dig' in Boston? Well,...
September 25, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
These days, body cameras are being used by police officers, and sometimes by various soccer official associations. But did you know that some of Canada's grocery store workers are hopping on the bandwagon as well? Believe it or not, it's true. So where exactly do we draw the line when it comes to who should be allowed to wear these protective measures? Chris Lewis, a former OPP Commissioner, outlines his concerns. Meantime, as federal workers adapt to the new return-to-work guidelines, some believe employers are doing this to reduce headcount. We spoil the secret in Hour 1.
September 25, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
