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We have officially entered the start of Prom Season! But, as the Canada-US trade war drags on, are today’s prom dresses becoming unaffordable? Is this impacting business for the stores that are selling them? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Chantal Larocque and Shirley Barresi, the co-owners of All That Glitters Bridal. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 27, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The King and Queen of England have departed from Canada’s Capital following a two-day visit and a pivotal Throne Speech. Do you think King Charles III hit all the right notes? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Then, we hear from Justin Vovk, a Royal Historian at McMaster University. Plus, CTV’s Katelyn Wilson explains why the Royal Family’s visit was more symbolic and personal for some Canadian families, as they continue to mourn their fallen soldiers.
May 27, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Canada Post strike continues, with a countrywide overtime ban in place and day-to-day operations mostly undisrupted. On Sunday, CUPW met with federal mediators to respond to Canada Post’s latest offer. They have since issued their own response to those proposals, and they hope to hear from Canada Post management in the coming days. Until a resolution is found, local businesses are doing all they can to safeguard themselves. Kristy Cameron chats with Gareth Davies, who is the owner of a gift shop on Wellington Street West called ‘Maker House’. Shifting gears back to...
May 27, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
King Charles III has delivered the Throne Speech inside Canada’s House of Commons, marking the start of the country’s 45th Parliament. It marks the first time in nearly 50 years that a member of the British Monarchy was asked to vocalize such a mission statement. It laid out Prime Minister Mark Carney’s goals for the upcoming Parliamentary season, but it also featured a handful of powerful and personal messages from King Charles himself. Today’s speech was meant to showcase Canada’s unity, and to also send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump. Do you...
May 27, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Legal drinking is set to debut in some Ottawa parks this summer, after a city committee unanimously approved a four-month pilot project.
May 27, 2025 - 18:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The family of missing 79-year-old Ruth Carol Sutton are working with RCMP to confirm whether the woman seen in recent CCTV footage is the New Brunswick resident.
May 27, 2025 - 17:48 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
