Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 2nd, 2025
July 2, 2025
In 1985, the first-ever cellphone hit the Canadian market. How have things changed for this genius cellular invention over the past 40 years? Eric Smith is the Senior Vice-President for the Canadian Telecommunications Association. He joins guest host Andrew Pinsent in Hour 3. But first, we do a vibe check of the CFRA textboard, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day. As the feds try to find savings within their operations department, experts fear that program cuts could be on the horizon. If you were Canada's Prime Minister, how would you find the extra cash? Text into the show and let us know.
Unpublished Newswire
A man has been charged in relation to a fatal pick-up truck rollover near Richmond on Friday, police said. Read More
July 26, 2025 - 13:00 | Paula Tran | Ottawa Citizen
This week, researchers from around the globe are descending upon downtown Toronto to attend the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, the world’s biggest and most influential meeting for dementia research. The gathering is a chance for the international dementia community to discuss the latest research in the field; it’s also where significant breakthroughs are often unveiled. At a related event on Saturday, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) – Canada’s health research funding agency – announced $44.8-million in new funding for dementia and aging-related...
July 26, 2025 - 13:00 | Jennifer Yang | The Globe and Mail
A person is seriously injured after a hit-and-run near Stittsville early Saturday morning. Read More
July 26, 2025 - 12:41 | Paula Tran | Ottawa Citizen
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