Unpublished Newswire
If you want to spread some holiday cheer this year, you know that wallet is going to become a lot lighter. And yes, it will likely take far less time to burn through that dough. How can you keep more of that hard-earned money inside your daily bank? We replay Kristy's conversation with personal finance expert Melissa Leong. Meantime, in a rare Christmas miracle, a group of Montreal porch pirates didn't get away with their Grinch-like heists. That story is coming up in Hour 4. And if you are out on the roads this afternoon, please take your time and please be careful. As Matt Skube...
December 9, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It's been 25 days since the Canadian Union of Postal Workers first hit the picket lines. And with each passing day, no matter what sector you're working at, patience is wearing thin if you rely on Canada's biggest courier. Is it time for the feds to push the red button and order Canada Post employees back to work? Kristy Cameron does a vibe check in Hour 3, as she tackles today's Question of the Day. Plus, it's a Monday afternoon, which means it's time to talk politics with our Political Heat Panel. Headlining today's menu is Donald Trump's latest tax musings and a couple of failed...
December 9, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
According to a new report by Public Health Ontario, the number of province-wide whooping cough cases has reached a 17-year high. Kristy Cameron chats with Dr. Allan Grill, the Chief of Family Medicine at Markham-Stouffville Hospital. Later in the show, a new survey says that Canadians are expected to spend an average of $1,800 during the holiday season. Personal finance expert Melissa Leong drops by with some helpful money-saving tips. Plus, the Ottawa Now Gift Guide continues with show producer Dani Dube!
December 9, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Kristy Cameron has returned from a long weekend of fun! As for things that are not very fun, we have reached Day 25 of the Canada Post strike. Spoiler alert: Several charities in Canada's Capital are seeing a major dip in donations. One of them is the Salvation Army, who is citing a 50 percent decline in their fundraising efforts. Glenn van Gulik delivers the glaring numbers in Hour 1. Plus, the teddy bears weren't the only items being thrown at TD Place this weekend. CFRA's Chris Holski explains how Luca Pinelli's Teddy Bear goal went from a moment of celebration to a line brawl between...
December 9, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
What do 'Y2K', 'Werewolves', and 'Dear Santa' have in common? They are all getting the Flaming Thumbs treatment from Matt Demers this weekend! Mr. Hollywood pays a visit to the CFRA studios to deliver his Weekly Movie Picks. Meantime, what words or names do you mispronounce the most? Are you the only one who gets crossed up by those words, or does a recent survey provide assurance that you're not the only one? CTV's Matt Skube comes clean in Hour 4. And finally, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
December 6, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
January 6th, 2025 - the opening day for Ottawa's brand-new Trillium Line. Granted, the actual 'opening' process will be split into 3 phases, but it's something positive. Are you buying the transit hype? Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. We also gather instant reaction from Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney. Plus, the Ottawa Charge are playing host to the Montreal Victoire tonight, and they will be doing so inside an NHL-sized barn.
December 6, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
