Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland says her top rival Mark Carney appears to be “the choice of the Liberal establishment” as more federal cabinet ministers rally around the former Bank of Canada governor.
January 24, 2025 - 18:05 | | CBC News - Canada
A Macklin, Sask., man who was a member of the same fire department tasked with extinguishing the hay bales he's accused of igniting last summer has pleaded guilty to arson.
January 24, 2025 - 18:05 | | CBC News - Canada
In Hour 4, we replay Kristy’s conversation with movie critic Matt Demers, as the latest batch of cinematic thrillers hit the box office. Which ones are worth watching? That’s coming up in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
January 24, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In the wake of Donald Trump’s scheduled tariffs against Canadian-made goods, a finance columnist for The Globe and Mail is suggesting that Canadians boycott American products. And if you want to travel somewhere warm this Winter, giving America’s warmest climates the cold shoulder is another way to send a strong message. Rob Carrick says, not only will this decision save you hard-earned money with the exchange rate, it could also help our economy survive Trump’s looming challenges. How far would you go to stand up to America’s top dog? Kristy Cameron sifts through...
January 24, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
On Tuesday afternoon, Devora Caytak went to Bayshore Shopping Centre to buy a laptop and iPad for her non-profit organization. She says the equipment was purchased through community fundraisers that benefited the Jewish Library of Ottawa, as well as preschool courses and educational classes. She was walking to her car, with the electronics in hand, when she was robbed by two teenagers. Within an hour, the stolen goods were displayed on Facebook Marketplace. Caytak tells Kristy Cameron what happened next. Plus, if you want to see a Hollywood action thriller this weekend, Matt Demers might...
January 24, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum yesterday. To nobody’s surprise, he pointed the finger at Canada. He says the feds are very tough to deal with. He suggested, once again, that America doesn’t need us. Globe and Mail finance columnist Rob Carrick is taking those words to heart. He suggests, if you want to go someplace warm this Winter, maybe choose Mexico or Costa Rica instead of places like Florida. And if boycotting American products will get Trump’s attention, he’s all for it. Carrick joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Plus, we all felt...
January 24, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa