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Does Canada need to bolster its protection bubble for online shoppers? Do you think it’s safer to buy from online retailers, as opposed to in-store shops? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, TD Bank is opening its piggy bank to pay off a $3 billion USD settlement. But why? CFRA's Chris Holski fills us in. Plus, it's a Thursday afternoon, which means it's time for gardening expert Carson Arthur to spread his gardening advice to the masses. And finally, a world-record holder with a burning passion for hot foods tries to defend his...
October 10, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Whether it's a full-time stay or a Snowbird visit in January, many Canadians have called Florida their second home. And as another violent hurricane rips through the Sunshine State, a lot of them have a long road ahead and a big mess to clean up. We deliver the latest on-the-ground updates as the show rolls on. Meantime, our biggest local issue is public transit, a theme that hasn't really changed over the past decade. We tackle fare jumpers and Ottawa's bus fleet with Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney.
October 10, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A pivotal Transit Commission meeting had everyone talking this morning, and a lot of key items were up for discussion. What did we find out and what does it all mean? CTV Ottawa's Josh Pringle delivers the details. Meantime, it seems that more and more people are placing their blind faith into online retailers. Does Canada need to provide more protection for its online shoppers? Liza Amlani, the founder of the Retail Strategy Group, certainly thinks so. Plus, we examine the immense devastation from Hurricane Hilton, as 16 Salvation Army workers make their way from Canada to Florida.
October 10, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In Hour 4, we replay an earlier conversation with the owner of a Spencerville hobby farm, who is fearing for the future of her livestock. Since the final days of August, she has lost 5 of her 24 sheep, and is convinced that a cougar attack is to blame. Sticking with wildlife stories, we also receive a valuable lesson about feeding wild raccoons, let alone wild animals of any kind. In short, it's probably best that you don't feed them. And finally, the feds are seriously pondering the possibility of a 'high-frequency' rail corridor. Because, you know, this city is becoming a playground...
October 9, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Here's a question that you've probably been asked before, or perhaps even asked yourself during the ride into work. Would you rather take public transit and skip the parking garage, or would you take the car and hunt for paid parking? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and reacts to your feedback. Plus, we have another rodent nightmare to report, as an infestation of rats is causing endless problems for a Kanata resident. Kim Hallarn drops by the studio to explain further in Hour 3.
October 9, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ashley Ladouceur, the owner of a Spencerville hobby farm, says her livestock is in serious danger. Since the dying days of August, she has lost 5 sheep, with 19 of them still breathing but obviously fearing for their lives. The culprit to blame, she fears, is a cougar. Kristy Cameron pays a visit to Misfits Farmstead in Hour 2. Later in the program, we continue to keep tabs on the state of Florida, as NBC6 meteorologist Ryan Phillips tells us what he's seeing in the distance. Plus, have you ever heard of the myQ garage door opener?
October 9, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
