Unpublished Newswire
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
If you are going to ride an e-scooter or an e-bike, Canadians want to see proof. At least, new polling data suggests they are more open to the idea. Do you support this call for extra regulations? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the City of Brampton is pondering ‘forced treatment’ options to help addicts battle their addictions. The same approach would apply to anyone who is battling mental health problems. However, critics argue that this plan of attack would infringe upon a person’s individual rights, and that bulking up on mental health resources is a...
October 4, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Should e-scooter and e-bike users be asked to carry an operations permit? According to a new poll from Nanos Research, most Canadians would prefer it. Nik Nanos sifts through the data in Hour 2. Meantime, Canada's airlines have spent several years challenging the Trudeau Liberals’ air passenger protection rules, legislation that was first implemented in 2019. As we hear from CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent, their mission has failed.
October 4, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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
