The City of Ottawa is planning to spend $15 million on its affordable housing budget for 2023, but advocates say more funding is required in light of recent rent spikes. Somerset councillor Ariel Troster joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.

The City of Ottawa is planning to spend $15 million on its affordable housing budget for 2023, but advocates say more funding is required in light of recent rent spikes. Somerset councillor Ariel Troster joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.

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CFRA Live – City of Ottawa plans $15 million into affordable housing for 2023, but advocates say more funding is needed

Reports say a federal election will be called on Sunday. CFRA Live host Andy Pinsent drops by with reaction from some federal party leaders. Later, the vibes are positive as an app - to strengthen Ottawa's nightlife - is launched. Plus, CTV's Matt Skube discusses whether or not restaurants should have the right to charge clients that don't honour their reservations. 

Reports say a federal election will be called on Sunday. CFRA Live host Andy Pinsent drops by with reaction from some federal party leaders. Later, the vibes are positive as an app - to strengthen Ottawa's nightlife - is launched. Plus, CTV's Matt Skube discusses whether or not restaurants should have the right to charge clients that don't honour their reservations.&nbsp;

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. March 20th, 2025

Spain and Germany are pushing back the official age of retirement because of changing demographics. Should Canada look to do the same? That's our Question of the Day. Later, in order to avoid a budget deficit, the Ottawa Carleton District School Board is cutting 150 teaching and administrative positions. Kristy is joined by OCDSB Chair Lynn Scott to discuss the cuts.  

Spain and Germany are pushing back the official age of retirement because of changing demographics. Should Canada look to do the same? That's our Question of the Day. Later, in order to avoid a budget deficit, the Ottawa Carleton District School Board is cutting 150 teaching and administrative positions. Kristy is joined by OCDSB Chair Lynn Scott to discuss the cuts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. March 20th, 2025

Canadians are heading back to the polls. It's expected that a federal election will be called on Sunday. CTV News' national correspondent Rachel Aiello has the details. Also, CFRA's Chris Holski a couple stories; one's smelly while the other is downright messy. Plus, the initial report has been released into the Delta plane that crashed at Toronto's Pearson Airport. CTV aviation specialist Phyl Durdey explains some of the TSB's findings. 

Canadians are heading back to the polls. It's expected that a federal election will be called on Sunday. CTV News' national correspondent Rachel Aiello has the details. Also, CFRA's Chris Holski a couple stories; one's smelly while the other is downright messy. Plus, the initial report has been released into the Delta plane that crashed at Toronto's Pearson Airport. CTV aviation specialist Phyl Durdey explains some of the TSB's findings.&nbsp;

CFRA Live – City of Ottawa plans $15 million into affordable housing for 2023, but advocates say more funding is needed

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