Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. December 11th, 2024
December 11, 2024
The Bank of Canada has decided to cut interest rates for a fifth consecutive time, as the country’s economy grows at a slower rate than first projected. Angelo Melino, a University of Toronto professor who studies interest rates and inflation, delivers his two cents on today’s decision. Speaking of money, city councillors are gathering at City Hall this afternoon to vote on the 2025 Budget. We get the latest developments from CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent. Plus, we continue to spread some Christmas cheer, or at least some gift-giving suggestions, with the handy-dandy Ottawa Now Gift Guide. Joining the show with his list is CFRA Live show producer Mitch Kedrosky.
Unpublished Newswire
A 37-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with a road rage incident last week in Temiskaming Shores.
January 3, 2025 - 08:47 | Darren MacDonald | CTV News - Canada
Olivia Chow has a model starship in her office.It’s the USS Toronto, a Parliament-class vessel slightly bigger than her hand. An accompanying plaque features a quote from her husband, Jack Layton, who died in 2011.
January 3, 2025 - 08:13 | Curtis Ng | The Globe and Mail
As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa’s order to close its Canadian offices, Canada’s industry minister says families should make their own decisions about whether to continue using the app.“Ultimately, that’s a choice for people to make with eyes wide open,” François-Philippe Champagne said.
January 3, 2025 - 07:55 | Anja Karadeglija | The Globe and Mail
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