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A local city councillor is voicing his concerns about Ottawa’s road markings, arguing they are fading faster than ever before. Additionally, Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney fears they could transform into a consequential safety hazard for commuters and pedestrians alike. Are you echoing his calls for change? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Shifting gears to Canadian politics, one vote literally changed everything in a recent voter recount, which ended up favouring the Carney Liberals. And speaking...
May 12, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier today, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario unveiled a new report. It’s called the ECCO 4.0: Enhancing Community Care for Ontarians. It serves as the blueprint for an equitable health system, anchored in primary care and integrated community care. The organization is also calling for a faster shift from hospital-centric services, pivoting to a more prevention-focused and people-centred care. Guest host Chris Holski digs deeper with RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun in Hour 2. Over in Smiths Falls, they are declaring a food insecurity emergency, as the number of...
May 12, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney is calling on the City of Ottawa to examine potential improvements for the municipality’s road markings. He says today’s markings are fading away at a faster rate, and we are staring down the barrel of a consequential safety hazard if the status quo remains the same. Whether you are a driver, or a cyclist, or a pedestrian, how safe do you feel? Guest host Chris Holski opens the debate floor with Marko Miljusevic, a board member of Strong Towns Ottawa. Meantime, the Ottawa Charge have a big game coming up on Tuesday night, and they...
May 12, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier today, the Shepherds of Good Hope cut the ribbon on a brand-new supportive housing residence. It’s located on Murray Street, and situated near the heart of Downtown Ottawa. Joining us in Hour 4 is Stephen Bartolo, the Chief Executive Officer at the SOGH. On a totally lighter note, are you planning on celebrating Mother’s Day at the nearest movie theatre? If so, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! And finally, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 9, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
According to the new U.S. Ambassador to Canada, the ‘51st State’ rhetoric is a thing of the past after U.S. President Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Carney. He said the relationship between the two sides can be repaired, but it has been pretty rocky over the past little while. At the same time, Pete Hoekstra says this type of rhetoric isn’t new, and that it had been addressed before the Trump regime was revived. Is this idea officially buried six feet under? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Speaking of...
May 9, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Two years ago, New York native Chris Pelkey was shot dead in Chandler, Arizona following a road rage incident. Despite being deceased, he was still able to provide a victim impact statement via video, all thanks to Artificial Intelligence. Inside a state courthouse on Thursday, a digitally-regenerated version of Pelkey spoke to the man who took his life. As the digital regeneration used Pelkey’s original voice profile to emulate his tone, video recordings mimicked his physical appearance. How can technology speak for a dead man when they have no idea what he would actually say?...
May 9, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
