Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. August 5th, 2025
August 5, 2025
Workers have rejected the latest offer by Canada Post. We ask you whether Canada Post can survive, as is? If not, what changes need to be made? Kristy is joined by Adam King, an assistant professor of labour studies, who believes this is not the beginning of the end for Canada Post. Later, CFRA show producer Corey Price is next up with suggestions of places to go, and things to do in Ottawa (and the surrounding area). We call the segment "Kristy's Summer Hit List". Plus, we dip into PM Mark Carney answering reporter questions in Kelowna.
Unpublished Newswire
The U.S. State Department has announced that a new visa bond program will take effect starting Aug. 20. Certain visitors, including some Canadian permanent residents, may have to post a bond of up to US$15,000 in order to visit the U.S. The new policy is part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigrants in the country, and it comes after the government introduced a US$250 visa integrity fee in June. Here’s what to know about the visa bond policy and who will be impacted by it.
What is a visa bond?
A visa bond means visitors are required to pay a certain...
August 7, 2025 - 16:36 | Marina Santos Meireles | National Post
An Ontario First Nation that has worked toward road access to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire on its traditional territory is now asking the courts to prevent the provincial and federal governments from mineral development in the region.Marten Falls First Nation, located about 400 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, has filed a statement of claim asking for interim and permanent injunctions preventing Ontario and Canada from funding or participating in mining-related activities in the Ring of Fire.
August 7, 2025 - 16:20 | Allison Jones | The Globe and Mail
Ottawa police are seeking information about a fire that damaged a public play structure in Kanata on Wednesday night. Read More
August 7, 2025 - 16:17 | Norman Provencher | Ottawa Citizen
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