Unpublished Newswire
Liberal leader Mark Carney is trying to keep his short-lived job as Canada’s Prime Minister, but he also has to monitor a complex trade war with the United States. CTV’s Matt Skube reacts to the latest rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
March 24, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In just 5 weeks, Canada will be voting for its next Prime Minister. Today marks the first full day of campaigning for the country’s top political parties, with the Tories and Liberals both pledging to deliver tax cuts to Canadians if elected. But with America’s big cheese ready to launch economic tariffs, perhaps the biggest ballot box question comes down to leadership. Who is the best party leader to lead Canada through a trade war? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the Liberals have responded to the...
March 24, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
10 supervised consumption sites in Ontario must cease operations at their current locations by the end of this month. Last year, the Ford government passed a law that banned consumption sites who were deemed to be too close to schools and daycare centres. Earlier today, an Ontario courthouse was hearing a slew of arguments that challenged this controversial law. And here in Canada’s Capital, a site at the Somerset West Community Health Centre has already shuttered its doors. Kristy Cameron chats with Rob Boyd, the CEO of Ottawa Inner City Health, in Hour 2. Meantime, as our country...
March 24, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have an official date for this year’s federal election! Canadians will head to the polls on Monday, April 28th and determine which party will form the next government. Mark Carney dropped the writ on Sunday morning following a trip to the Governor General’s office, triggering a 5-week election campaign. Of course, the biggest ballot box question probably revolves around America’s biggest leader, as Canada’s next Prime Minister will have a complex trade war to navigate. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Drew Fagan, a Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs...
March 24, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Some of Quinte West shifts from Bay of Quinte to here during the independent redrawing of the electoral map.
March 24, 2025 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Welcome Blackburn Hamlet to the former Ottawa-Vanier, expanding its area and name.
March 24, 2025 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
