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May 9, 2025 - 13:11 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
The NCC is launching a series of ‘summer zones’, and one of them is located near Dow’s Lake. This subject line fueled an interesting end-of-show debate about the local destination, and whether you would willingly go for a swim in it. Opinions, at best, are mixed. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news headlines as they happen, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 8, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Due to America’s tense political climate, not to mention their ongoing trade war with Canada, a lot of Canadians are turned off by U.S. tour destinations in 2025. And according to a new Leger survey, the majority of Canadians don’t feel safe crossing the border these days. In fact, most of them remain uncomfortable when they actually visit U.S. cities. Does this familiar trip to the neighbour’s house frighten you? Kristy Cameron does a vibe check of the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. On the lighter side of things, guess who’s back to...
May 8, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
For the first time ever, the Catholic Church has turned to an American Cardinal to lead them forward. Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, was visibly emotional as he addressed the Vatican City crowd on Thursday afternoon. He will now be known as Pope Leo XIV, representing 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. We dig deeper into Pope Leo’s visions and leadership styles with the help of Reid Locklin. He is an Associate Professor of Christianity and Culture at St. Michael's College and the University of Toronto. Shifting gears to today’s most popular modes of transportation,...
May 8, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The search for a new Pope has quickly ended after just 2 days of deliberation. And as the white smoke drifts away from Vatican City, the identity of the Catholic Church’s fearless leader has been unveiled for all to see. Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. It is the first time in the Church’s history that an American will be leading them. We gather instant reaction as the show rolls on. Meantime, a new Leger survey says that most Canadians don’t feel safe when they visit an American city. It was conducted for the...
May 8, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Last February, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and the head of Live Nation announced a new venue, History Ottawa, in the old Chapters on Rideau. CBC’s Sandra Abma looks at how it might bring bigger names to the city when it opens.
May 8, 2025 - 16:35 | | CBC News - Ottawa
