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
In just a matter of hours, Hurricane Milton will be making landfall in Florida, as residents desperately attempt to evacuate their homes. CFRA's Andy Pinsent has more on the life-threatening storm surge. Meantime, a pair of Barrhaven councillors were using public transit this morning, talking to riders and brainstorming ideas to improve the bus system. David Hill even challenged CTV's Peter Szperling to a commute race, with the councillor hopping on a bus and Mr. Szperling driving the station vehicle. Spoiler alert: The representative for Barrhaven West did not win.
October 9, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A couple of California women are accusing Spirit Airlines of kicking them off a flight for wearing crop tops. CTV's Matt Skube delivers his two cents. Sticking with airline complaints, Qantas Airlines was forced to issue an apology to some of its customers after airing an in-flight movie that was Rated R. This movie in question did not feature Jack Sparrow - or any pirates - because it was not pirate-themed.
October 8, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Do Ottawa's vaping stores need to be licensed? Also, would you leave your job for better pay or more flexibility? A pair of QOTD topics fight for your undivided attention in Hour 3. Plus, starting today, women in their 40s can book a mammogram in Ontario without a doctor's referral. Is it a game-changing decision in the fight against breast cancer, and to what extent?
October 8, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As you prepare for another day at the office, here is a question for you to ponder. Would you rather make more money or have more flexibility? According to a new survey by a Canadian-based employment agency, cash is king. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Sandra Lavoy, one of Robert Half Canada's Regional Directors, in Hour 2. Meantime, thousands of residents across Florida are bracing for the arrival of another catastrophic hurricane. We deliver the details as they become available. And while Renfrew County's Joint Transportation Consortium has finally reached a deal with school bus...
October 8, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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