Unpublished Newswire
Kristy Cameron is back in the saddle! Meanwhile, city councillors and residents are feeling ‘trapped’ in the city’s East End, as road closures and ramp closures continue to pop up for Stage 2 LRT construction. Some of them are taking place with the snap of a finger, and with very little notice. We dig deeper in Hour 1. Plus, we cool things off with a little bit of soda taste-testing on this fine Friday afternoon. Here to lend their taste buds are Andrew Pinsent, Chris Holski, and Emma Kelly.
July 18, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A teenage boy accused of attempted murder has made a court appearance in Pembroke today, as the community of Quadeville continues to pick up the pieces. CTV's Katie Griffin delivers the latest developments in Hour 4. Plus, if news breaks, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
July 17, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Over the past few years, Ottawa has dealt with some nasty Summer storms. Do you find these storms fascinating or scary to watch? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, it's a Thursday afternoon, which means your gardening questions are fair game for gardening expert Carson Arthur. Plus, the Westgate Barber Shop is putting away the scissors after 57 years. CTV's Tyler Fleming talks to some of the shop's longtime customers.
July 17, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Have you ever heard of 'fibremaxxing'? If you thought it was another viral TikTok trend, you would be right on the money. Chris Holski picks the brain of registered dietitian Andy de Santis. Plus, a bill that aims to hold misbehaving city councillors accountable has arrived in Ottawa, as a former staffer to ex-Ottawa councillor Rick Chiarelli addresses the Standing Committee on Cultural Policy. However, former councillor and Ontario Liberal MPP Stephen Blais says the current legislation still leaves too much space for politics. He joins the program in Hour 2.
July 17, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Chris Holski is filling in for Kristy Cameron, who is a little under the weather today. Speaking of the weather, Canada's Capital is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch to start the afternoon. And in recent Summers, we've dealt with a couple of doozy storms. Do they peak your curiosity, or do they simply scare the daylight out of you? Environment Canada meteorologist Ian Hubbard joins the program in Hour 1 with his thoughts, and he delivers an outlook of what Ottawa is dealing with right now. Plus, do you remember Quebec's restaurant no-show fees? They've been talked about for a few years...
July 17, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
This year's Lebanese Festival is kicking off tonight! We go live to CTV's Jackie Perez in Hour 4, as the 35th edition prepares for liftoff. Plus, if news breaks, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
July 16, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
