Unpublished Newswire
After a handful of scary moments, an entire family has escaped a Downtown Ottawa blaze. CTV’s Katie Griffin tells us more in Hour 4. We are also retrieving the latest developments on today’s workplace accident in Gatineau, as a man spends multiple hours trapped inside a deep trench. He has since been rescued, and his injuries are not deemed to be life-threatening. CTV’s Kimberley Fowler drops by the Hal Anthony studios to fill in the blanks. And if news breaks, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
August 7, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Depending on the industry you work in, the split-second thought of Artificial Intelligence might make your entire body cringe. That’s because, in some sectors, A.I. is a legitimate threat to today’s employment opportunities. Are you among that nervous crowd? Kristy Cameron analyzes the ever-changing workplace landscape, as she tackles today’s Question of the Day. Later in Hour 3, we switch our attention to a neighbourhood park in Kanata, as an overnight fire torches a large chunk of playground equipment. CTV’s Dylan Dyson delivers the latest developments. And then...
August 7, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As you might have previously heard in Hour 1, we are talking about the evolution of today’s workforce. To be more specific, the role of Artificial Intelligence. It is changing the way we live, not to mention our daily workspace. And for some of Canada’s hardest workers, A.I. is their worst nightmare, as it potentially puts their present-day jobs in serious danger. Kristy Cameron continues the conversation with Armine Yalnizyan, an economist with the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. Yesterday, we talked about Pembroke’s brand-new pilot program, as a member of...
August 7, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We are in the middle of a trade war with our closest North American neighbour. The economy has exited the COVID era, yet some businesses are surviving on pins and needles. Others have already gone under. And for some employment positions, Artificial Intelligence is lurking in the distance, waiting to take our jobs and hard-earned cash. Do you classify yourself among that crowd? Travis O’Rourke, the President of Calgary-based recruitment firm Hays Canada, says the growing role of A.I. is adding a new layer of complexity to a younger labour market, one that is being shaped by steep...
August 7, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Buying a house is the largest purchase most Canadians will ever make and finally paying off the mortgage is likely to be a game changer. But before the temptation to splurge on a pricey new car or a luxury vacation takes hold, experts say it’s important to review your financial plan for this next chapter to ensure you’re on track for wherever you want to go.
August 7, 2025 - 17:49 | Craig Wong | The Globe and Mail
A large-scale audit of Ottawa Police Service staffing found that front-line deployment is based on "outdated targets" and does not reflect the city’s "changing landscape," including population growth and mental-health and substance-use crises. Read More
August 7, 2025 - 17:29 | Aedan Helmer | Ottawa Citizen
