Unpublished Newswire
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a series of financial aid measures for Canada’s Forestry sector and Softwood Lumber industry. At the same time, he says trade negotiations with the United States are moving onward, and in search of the best deal that benefits both sides. You’ll hear some of those comments in Hour 4, as Carney visits Kelowna. Plus, do you remember that smoky air that exited stage-right not too long ago? Well, it’s making a comeback in Canada’s Capital, and nobody likes it. CTV’s Austin Lee joins us with the latest developments. And...
August 5, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In the latest update to a labour dispute that has dragged on for nearly one year, CUPW members have rejected the latest offer by Canada Post, who maintain that will be the last offer they are sending to their employees. Once again, the company's loudest critics are questioning their present-day existence, and whether they can survive this labour dispute by making zero changes to their current model. That brings us to a similar-sounding Question of the Day. What changes should be made at Canada Post to ensure its survival? Is this the end of Canada Post as we know it today? And before a...
August 5, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A recent UOttawa study has found that humans aged 35-and-under are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories. In Hour 2, Kristy Cameron is joined alongside Professor Daniel Stockemer, who works at the institution's School of Political Studies. Daniel is also the author of this study. Meantime, as more and more Beer Store locations permanently shutter their windows, several charities and non-profit organizations are eager to take your empties. Here to explain further is John Heckbert, the Executive Director of Operation Come Home. Plus, did you know that the City of Pembroke has...
August 5, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have rejected the latest offer from Canada Post. It is also presumed to be the courier's final offer to CUPW employees, who have been without a contract for nearly a full year. And last December, during the height of Christmas shopping season, things were getting very testy between both parties. To kick off the month of August, critics are once again questioning whether Canada Post can survive in its current state. Do you believe it can? And if it can't, what changes must be made? Kristy Cameron is joined alongside Adam King, an Assistant...
August 5, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Wildfires from coast to coast have forced new evacuations this week and put several other communities on high alert as they send smoke into communities across Canada and into the United States, including New York City.There are nearly 300 active wildfires burning and 59 are considered out of control as of last week, prompting more than 50 air quality alerts and advisories in five provinces and two territories on Tuesday.
August 5, 2025 - 15:45 | Globe Staff | The Globe and Mail
It's a Friday afternoon before a long weekend, which means Mr. Hollywood is invading the Hal Anthony studios with more energy than ever! Matt Demers reviews 'The Naked Gun', 'Together', and 'The Bad Guys 2'. You'll hear that conversation in Hour 4. Plus, there are countless reasons as to why people are competing in this weekend's Iron Man Ottawa event. We hear from Dr. John Hooper, who is racing in honour of his late wife. And finally, if news breaks, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
August 1, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
