Unpublished Newswire
The gloves were off at last night's U.S. Presidential Debate in Philadelphia. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris wasted no time attacking Republican nominee Donald Trump, pointing the finger at his past mistakes and punching through his future plans. Who won last night's showdown in Broadway? Did last night's winner also miss the mark on some key issues? The debate begins in Hour 2. Earlier this morning, Ottawa's Mayor announced a budget direction for 2025, which will be introduced in detail to city councillors next week. Here to help us make sense of it all is Beacon Hill-Cyrville...
September 11, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
After years of avoiding tax hikes, Canada's Capital might not have another choice in 2025. Today, this thought is being put into the universe by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who admitted that a 2.9 percent tax increase could be in the works. Meantime, some restaurants have bumped up their default tip options. We explain why in Hour 1. Plus, have you noticed more wasps buzzing around your head? Andrew Pinsent speaks to a wildlife control specialist, as we try to make sense of a recent spike in yellowjackets.
September 11, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new Reddit thread is putting Downtown businesses on full blast, as public sector workers return back to the office on a mandatory 3-day basis. Is wishing someone to go bankrupt taking things way too far? Plus, the City of Ottawa is installing bike lockers at three new locations. CTV's Matt Skube has more on that. Plus, the new PS5 Pro costs how much???
September 10, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In the midst of another PR nightmare surrounding our city's public transit, and the day-to-day reliability of Ottawa's LRT system, commuters are frustrated with the amount of urgent information that is released to the public when something goes wrong. In this case, they are upset with the lack of information during a rush-hour commute into work. Is OC Transpo actually respecting its ridership? Chris Holski tackles today's Question of the Day. Plus, we are just hours away from the first head-to-head showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as the Democrats and Republicans square...
September 10, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Within the next 10 years, a new report finds that the ongoing crisis in Ontario's hospitals will worsen. CUPE researcher Doug Allan joins Chris Holski to discuss the shortfall in hospital beds and lack of staff, among other things. Meantime, TSN Mornings had a sit-down with Sens owner Michael Andlauer, and the future of a Downtown arena was the biggest talking point. Are we any closer to a brand-new building for Ottawa's NHL team? We replay some of the key highlights. Plus, a $2.5 million lawsuit has been launched against the Ottawa Police Service. CTV Ottawa reporter Katie Griffin...
September 10, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Chris Holski, filling in for the vacationing Kristy Cameron, starts the show ranting and raving. You see, there was another issue with the LRT this morning, and the helpful information that riders were looking for was only available after the issue was resolved. In the midst of another rush-hour nightmare, is OC Transpo showing its riders enough respect? CTV Ottawa reporter Austin Lee conducts a vibe-check from a handful of daily commuters. Meantime, apple-picking season is off to a rough start, but Mountain Orchards co-owner Shelley Lyall is hoping that better forecasts can help salvage...
September 10, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
