Unpublished Newswire
Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron this afternoon. And when she comes back, we are doing a little Summer Job hunting! In the meantime, we’ve got some questions for you. What was your favourite Summer job? If you don’t want to head down that road, which Summer job taught you the most? And, in your view, how important are these gigs within our country’s workforce? CFRA’s Chris Holski gets the conversation going in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
June 6, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Kristy Cameron is offering a helping hand to anyone who is looking for a summer job. Well, she’s not on the show this week, as she pinch-hits on CTV Morning Live. But she is back on the Radio airwaves next week, and she’ll be dropping some hints as to which employers will be hiring. Details are on the way in Hour 4. Plus, if Canada strikes America with retaliatory tariffs, you'll hear about it right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
June 5, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A few months ago, we talked about Canada’s perception of their longtime North American neighbours. Back then, we weren’t sure what to call the United States. Are they our friends, or are they the enemy? Today, as the trade war continues, that divide keeps growing. Guest host Andrew Pinsent does a vibe-check with Andrew Enns, the Executive Vice-President for Central Canada. Plus, it’s a Thursday, which means it’s time to digest a few gardening tips with Carson Arthur! If you have a question, toss it into the CFRA textboard and we’ll answer it live! But first...
June 5, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In an effort to boost non-fare revenue, OC Transpo is thinking about installing vending machines inside numerous O-Train stations. They would also expand retail operations at transit stations along Lines 1 and 2, with OC Transpo hats and collectibles among the items up for sale. Of course, the loudest conversation surrounds the future General Manager of OC Transpo, and who will take the reigns when Renee Amilcar steps aside from that role in mid-July. Stittsville councillor Glen Gower, who is the Chair of the city’s Transit Committee, joins guest host Andrew Pinsent in Hour 2....
June 5, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron today, as she guest hosts CTV Morning Live. And we might have a helpful life hack for anyone who is taking a chance on Downtown Ottawa this Summer! As the warm Summer months roll on, the City of Ottawa plans to deploy Night Ambassadors all across the ByWard Market. If you are looking for a good restaurant recommendation, or perhaps something as simple as a parking spot, they are here to serve. CFRA’s Chris Holski delivers the details. Later in Hour 1, we enter the homestretch of CHEO Telethon Week, as the community rallies around a...
June 5, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In a conversation with CTV’s Vassy Kapelos, NDP interim leader Don Davies says they plan to vote against Mark Carney’s Throne Speech, citing a number of glaring omissions in the Prime Minister’s gameplan. As for the Tories, they have not specified as to which side they’ll lean towards, but this could force another snap election if everything goes wrong. We bring you the latest developments as they become available. Looking ahead to next week’s programming, CFRA’s Kristy Cameron is lending a helping hand to anyone looking for a summer job. Well, not...
June 4, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
