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With the City of Ottawa facing a budget shortfall, what should be done as we head into 2025? More importantly, what can be done? Here to discuss further on today's Municipal Heat Panel are Catherine Kitts, Jeff Leiper, and Riley Brockington - a trio of city councillors who sit on the Finance Committee. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top stories.
September 17, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Days before a scheduled concert in Toronto, an on-stage blowup has led to a difficult decision by the band members of Jane's Addiction. The band is now taking a break, scrapping their entire tour in the process. CTV's Matt Skube delivers his reaction in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
September 16, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The three-item garbage limit is almost ready for launch. Are you ready for it? What concerns you about this new approach to garbage collection? Kristy Cameron tackles today's Question of the Day. Plus, Ontario's decision to insert alcohol into cornerstores and gas stations is under the microscope via the province's watchdog. We explain further in Hour 3, as the Political Heat Panel reconvenes for another debate session.
September 16, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In an effort to make Canadian housing more affordable, the Trudeau Liberals are making changes to some of the country's mortgage rules. Kristy Cameron delivers the bigger picture with the help of Platinum Mortgages founder Sue Hameed. Meantime, according to a new study, unexpected deaths in hospitals are decreasing by 26 percent thanks to a new Artificial Intelligence tool. We sift through the data in Hour 2.
September 16, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The final day of September is fast approaching, and it will soon become a bit more expensive for Ottawa residents to take out the trash. Before the three-item limit is officially launched, CTV's Ted Raymond clears the air on everything you need to know. Over in Quebec, a new bill aims to regulate merchant tipping requests. Will it work, and is it enforceable?
September 16, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you are craving a trip to the movie theatres this weekend, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks. However, because it's Friday the 13th, this list might not be your cup of tea if horror movies keep you awake. Plus, the Freedom Convoy trial is now closed, as we await a final verdict. Spoiler alert: We will be waiting at least a few more months for that final outcome. And finally, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
September 13, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
