Unpublished Newswire
Effective today, transit service on Ottawa’s LRT is changing during off-peak hours, with 10-minute wait times now being displayed instead of the usual 5-minute promise. The discontent is still being felt, from everyday commuters to city councillors. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington explains what is grinding his gears in Hour 2. Plus, as more cataract surgeries are being moved to Ontario’s private clinics, more low-income Ontarians are feeling left behind.
August 26, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Over the past few years, especially during the worst waves of COVID-19, workplace burnout has gradually started to invade Canada’s workplaces. And now, across North America and parts of Europe, more people are asking burnout coaches and burnout recovery specialists for guidance out of this creative black hole. Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Jana Cook, a burnout coach in Claresholm, Alberta and the owner of JC Coaching. Later in Hour 1, we shift gears to a gut-wrenching story just north of Highway 7, as a suspected femicide claims the life of a 47-year-old woman.
August 26, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
You know that Summer is over and Fall is almost here when the legendary Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to the Starbucks menu. And as we head into the final weekend of August, it has returned. Details are coming up in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
August 23, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In recent years, it was revealed that the late frontman of an iconic Canadian rock band was offered to be a hologram performer. This idea was immediately turned down by The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie, who said there was ‘no chance’ he would accept it. Should concert-goers open this Pandora’s box? Would it be a mistake for the Music industry, as a whole, to pursue this venture? Andrew Pinsent tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, if you spot any wild berries on the ground, maybe don’t eat them.
August 23, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Due to a scheduling conflict, Kristy Cameron is unavailable to complete today’s edition of Ottawa Now. Taking her place until the 6 o’clock newscast is Andrew Pinsent, the host of CFRA Live. He starts off Hour 2 with a conversation about labour disputes, and how Canada’s unions seem to be having ‘a moment’. In terms of frequency, will these disputes be scaling back anytime soon? Barry Eidlin, who studies labour and social movements, offers his two cents. Plus, we talk about the latest batch of cinematic releases with Matt Demers!
August 23, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The latest word around the music circuit is that Gord Downie, the late frontman of an iconic Canadian band, once rejected the offer of becoming a hologram performer. Why did the voice of The Tragically Hip reject this opportunity? Music journalist Alan Cross joins the show in Hour 1 to explain further. Plus, starting next week, all Health Canada-approved nicotine pouches will only be offered behind pharmacy counters. It’s all part of a previously-promised crackdown by Canada’s Health Minister, who is taking aim at the sale of nicotine products to younger audiences.
August 23, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
