Unpublished Newswire
According to new polling data, most Canadians support the idea of boosting Old Age Security benefits by 10 percent, specifically for seniors aged 65 to 74. However, a former Liberal Finance Minister and a former Bank of Canada Governor are vocalizing their concerns against such changes, saying the feds should not explore it. We dig deeper in Hour 1. Plus, a child in Brantford has tragically passed away after an encounter with a bat. Reports say that the child did not receive a rabies vaccine after the incident.
October 4, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The latest federal polls are out! Not only are the Tories holding a 20-point on their competition, the Liberals and NDP are currently tied for second-fiddle. We deliver the latest data dump in Hour 4. Plus, we bring you the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
October 3, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Oasis is taking their reunion tour to Toronto in 2025, and online resellers were already throwing the first ticket-pricing punch. Is it time to put an end to speculative ticket selling in Canada? Do we need better regulations to make this happen? Kristy Cameron tackles today's Question of the Day. Plus, it's Thursday, which means it's time to send in your gardening questions to Carson Arthur!
October 3, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As expected, just a few hours ago, we received an update on Stage 2 of Ottawa's LRT system. We still don't have an official date to launch the service, but we could be nearing the start of a lengthy trial run. CFRA's Andrew Pinsent delivers the details in Hour 2. Plus, Downtown residents are bracing for any and all rowdy scenarios this weekend, as the Panda Game takes center-stage. Hopefully, this time, for all the right reasons. What are nearby residents concerned about the most as we head into the 2024 edition of this event? We speak to Calla Barnett, a member of the Action Sandy Hill...
October 3, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Next year, Oasis will continue their reunion tour in North America, starting in Toronto. This afternoon marked the official beginning of presale orders, but online resellers have already taken the first bite. Is it time to put an end to speculative ticket sales? Music expert Eric Alper joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top headlines.
October 3, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In Hour 4, we replay a previous conversation that we had with Glen Gower, the Chair of Ottawa's Transit Commission. He recently discovered that Ottawa's fleet of 60-foot electric buses has been delayed. We try to find out why. Meantime, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada, less and less Canadians are drinking these days. And by that, we mean beer, not water. Is this becoming a major culture shift? CTV's Matt Skube delivers his two cents. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
October 2, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
