Unpublished Newswire
If you ever engage in casual workplace conversations about your weekend plans, or perhaps a little bit of work gossip, keep your ears to the ground. We already know that the average work boss is capable of monitoring your activity through your working devices. However, some of Canada’s biggest companies are now using Artificial Intelligence tools to flag anything that violates corporate policy. According to reports, work platforms such as Slack and Teams are the primary targets. Spoiler alert: Privacy experts are not happy. We dig deeper with Sam Andry, a Managing Director of The Dais at...
March 5, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the weather heats up far too earlier than Canadians expected, winter-apparel stores are quietly licking their wounds, as the demand for their must-have items dips down. Add today’s inflation prices on top of that, and you get a recipe for disaster. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with David Gray, a Canadian retail advisor and the founder of DIG360 Consulting. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
March 4, 2024 - 18:08 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier today, we received confirmation that the 2024 Federal Budget will be delivered on April 16th. What items will you be looking for? We open the debate floor with our Political Heat panelists. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day. Here in Canada, hundreds of schools have banned the presence of peanuts and tree nuts in their classrooms. It’s a precaution to protect students and staff members who are vulnerable to these products, and this policy has been in place for decades. In fact, over 500,000 children are dealing with some sort of food allergy. However, a...
March 4, 2024 - 18:07 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Over the past few weeks, we have received startling data in regards to the auto theft crisis, and how it has spiked in recent years. Only a few months into 2024, Ottawa Police have been alerted to more than 350 vehicle thefts. The hottest ticket in town for these carjackers is Bay Ward, where 37 cars have been stolen. Theresa Kavanagh, the city councillor for that riding, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, Desjardins Group has declared that it won’t be offering new mortgages to residents in high-risk flood zones, a major impact on today’s low-lying communities. Is this Quebec-...
March 4, 2024 - 18:06 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Back in January, a school in Whitehorse launched a rarely-seen policy, which would allow peanuts and tree nuts on the premises. The decision was made after a series of consultations with both staff and families, including those with food allergies. However, recent research has questioned the effectiveness of blanket, site-wide food restrictions. Is it time for Canada’s schools to modernize their food allergy policies? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Dr. Samira Jeimy, an allergist at the Allergy and Immunology Program at the St. Joseph's Health Care Centre. She is based in London, Ontario...
March 4, 2024 - 18:05 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
February 19, 2024 - 04:01 | | CBC News - Canada
