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Towards the later stages of Hour 4, Kristy Cameron and CTV's Matt Skube discuss what ails them and those around them. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
March 17, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As Canada deals with a bitter trade spat against the Trump administration, can our longstanding relationship with the Americans be salvaged? Some say it's dead in the water already, and it's never coming back. Others argue it's never going to be the same again. And some are still holding out hope that Trump's departure will signal the first opportunity to rebuild burnt bridges. Of course, that won't happen until early-2029. Kristy Cameron does a vibe check of the CFRA textboard in Hour 3. Plus, in today's Political Heat Panel, Canada's new Prime Minister said some interesting things...
March 17, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
According to a new report from the Canadian Environmental Law Association, a couple of local schools have an unacceptably high amount of lead in their water. Jacqueline Wilson, who works at the CELA, dissects the concerning data in Hour 2. Meantime, the trade war is affecting everything from businesses to charitable organizations. It's even impacting pivotal non-profits. We hear from the Ottawa Mission, as well as the Bereaved Families of Ontario. Plus, is the big retail brick-and-mortar store a thing of the past? CFRA's Chris Holski chimes in with his two cents.
March 17, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Mark Carney's first trip as Canada's Prime Minister is to Europe, and not the United States. That decision speaks volumes as to how fast our relationship has soured with our southern neighbours. And now, Canadians are wondering if this historic relationship can be salvaged at all. According to a growing crowd of Ontario business and labour groups, that trust is gone. We dig deeper in Hour 1. Meantime, small businesses that are situated inside several Hudson's Bay locations are closely monitoring a possible liquidation of Canada's older retailer. One of them is Hair Republic Group, which...
March 17, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Rain and record warm weather sent several southern Quebec rivers spilling over their banks on Monday, forcing residents from their homes and leading officials to close roads and cancel classes.Municipal officials in Drummondville, Que., partway between Montreal and Quebec City, asked residents in flood zones to evacuate because of the rising St-François river, which was moving about five times its average speed.
March 17, 2025 - 17:59 | Morgan Lowrie | The Globe and Mail
Transit Committee were provided with an update on the progress of Stage 2 and New Ways to Bus
The Transit Committee today received an update on the progress of the O-Train East and West Extensions, preparations for the launch of New...
March 17, 2025 - 17:52 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
