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In 2024, 80 percent of Canadians said they were proud to be Canadian, according to opinion polls. This Spring, as U.S. President Trump began his barrage of Canadian-targeted tariffs, patriotism surged. In fact, it was up six percentage points in early-March, just before the Liberals dropped the writ and called a snap election. And now, one month after Mark Carney won the country’s top job, the polls suggest that the Patriotism Meter has returned to normal levels. On a scale of 1 to 10, how high is your ‘Oh Canada’ decibel? Guest host Chris Holski tackles today’s...
June 4, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It’s time to get your Spring COVID-19 vaccine, especially if you’re an older adult. Many people aged 65-and-older are not aware that they are currently eligible for another dose, and now is the ideal time to get vaccinated. Guest host Chris Holski picks the brain of Marie-Claude Turcotte, the Director of Health Promotion and the Chief Nursing Officer at Ottawa Public Health. Meantime, U.S. President Donald Trump has officially doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. When asked if the feds plan to retaliate, Prime Minister Mark...
June 4, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
At the height of the Trump tariffs, we saw a vibrant surge in Canadian pride. But according to a new national opinion survey, which was conducted by Leger Marketing, that level of patriotism has decreased back down to normal-strength. This coincides with Mark Carney’s election win in late-April, as parts of Western Canada and The Prairies remain highly critical of the Liberal regime. Guest host Chris Holski digs deeper with Jack Jedwab, the President of the Association for Canadian Studies. They are based out of Montreal. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top...
June 4, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Renee Amilcar is leaving OC Transpo next month to pursue a new opportunity. Earlier in the program, we heard from Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney. In Hour 4, we hear from Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, through the voice of CTV’s Ted Raymond. Plus, we bring you up to speed on the latest news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
June 3, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We are receiving breaking news from OC Transpo this afternoon. As seen on Kristy Cameron’s social media feed, and heard this hour from CFRA’s Chris Holski, Renee Amilcar will be stepping down as the General Manager of OC Transpo in mid-July. We gather instant reaction from Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney. Later in Hour 3, Ottawa Police continue to investigate a damning jewellery store robbery on Bank Street, which unfolded last Friday night. We dig deeper with former Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. Plus, as the Ottawa Senators try to strike a deal at...
June 3, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We’re finally getting that Summer weather we’ve been waiting for, but at what cost? Burning wildfires in Central Canada are blowing nasty smoke in our general direction, causing hazy air and a crappy air quality. In fact, as we get deeper into the Afternoon and Evening hours, we are looking at a 4-Moderate Risk. If you dare to step outside, are your lungs and organs playing with fire? Tanzina Mohsin, a climatologist and University of Toronto professor, drops by for a chat. As we focus on a lifeline for children’s healthcare this week, let’s not forget that June is...
June 3, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
