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Earlier in today’s program, we dissected a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, as they examined how much money is needed in order to rent an apartment. Toronto and Vancouver toppled the crowd when it comes to unaffordable housing. So when it comes to ‘rental wages’, where does Canada’s Capital rank? According to the CCPA, the average hourly wage required to afford a vacant unit in Ottawa is $39 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $48 for a 2-bedroom apartment. And with the minimum wage currently sitting at $17.20 per hour, you would need to work...
September 4, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We might be seeing the unofficial end of hybrid work hours within Canada’s public service. And if new data from the Angus Reid Institute tells us anything, people are split on this looming reality. Out of the 1,900 workers that were polled – working in either private, public, or not-for-profit sectors – 45 percent of them supported a full-time return to the office workspace. However, another 43 percent are singing a different tune, either opposing or strongly opposing an end to hybrid work arrangements. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Jon Roe, a Research Associate with...
September 4, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is examining how much someone would need to earn on an hourly basis in order to rent an apartment. 62 cities were the focus of this study, with Toronto and Vancouver topping the crowd when it comes to unaffordable housing. So where does Canada’s Capital rank? For Q1 of 2025, the average asking rent for vacant rental units was $2,010 for a 1-bedroom apartment. If you’re looking for a 2-bedroom unit, the average was $2,490 back then. Kristy Cameron digs through the data with Dean Tester in Hour 1. He is an advocate...
September 4, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The federal government will begin clearing land in Ontario early next year for a new multi-billion-dollar radar system that is supposed to detect incoming missiles over the Arctic. Read More
September 4, 2025 - 17:32 | David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Citizen
A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia has been reported missing since Tuesday.A news release from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces says an investigation and search efforts are ongoing.
September 4, 2025 - 17:19 | | The Globe and Mail
The DND said an investigation and search are underway into the disappearance of Edmonton-based Canadian Armed Forces member George Hohl, who has been missing since Tuesday.
September 4, 2025 - 17:05 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
