CFRA Live – An in-depth look into the Ottawa Senators’ 2024-2025 schedule
From a handful of pivotal Atlantic matchups, to a rough October schedule, and even the longest road trip in team history, there are plenty of big tests ahead for the ‘playoffs-or-bust’ Senators. But if they play their cards right, they control their own destiny down the stretch. CFRA Live technical…
CFRA Live – Should we allow alcohol in Ottawa’s city parks?
The topic of alcohol usage in public parks has been tossed around in several municipalities, and the debate has now made its way to Canada’s Capital. Where do you stand on this issue? Andrew Pinsent welcomes former Rideau-Vanier councilor Mathieu Fleury and former Knoxdale-Merivale councillor Keith…
CFRA Live – As the feds desperately try to clear out the lingering Phoenix backlogs, time is money
The federal government is doing all it can to eliminate the remaining Phoenix backlogs, but those costs are mounting as the March 2025 deadline looms larger. In fact, Ottawa is expecting to spend another $963 million to deal with this ongoing debacle, which has plagued the public service since 2016…
CFRA Live – Critics pouring cold water on Canada’s defense spending pledges
Canada's latest NATO defense spending pledge will amount to $60 billion per year by 2032, according to Defense Minister Bill Blair. He continued to relentlessly defend the feds’ latest promises this week, as the 2024 NATO Leaders Summit gradually winded down. However, critics continued to throw col…
CFRA Live – How CapFriendly became a game-changer for hockey fans everywhere
Have you ever wanted to know more about the reasoning behind a minor-league callup? What about a broader knowledge of the salary cap, and how various contracts work? For years, hockey websites such as CapFriendly have been able to cut down on hockey gatekeeping, and provide today’s fans with a lot …
CFRA Live – Why NATO’s alliance is essential to preserving world peace
Decisive U.S. leadership of NATO is paramount for international peace and security, with parts of Europe at risk of conflict if the wrong leadership formula takes shape. And while some have scoffed at NATO’s significance, the alliance it provides is nothing short of essential. Geoffrey Johnston, an…
CFRA Live – Richmond Road apartment building slated to undergo renovations, leading to hundreds of renovicted tenants
Tensions are steadily rising on Richmond Road, as hundreds of tenants at a nearby apartment building are falling victim to a troubling trend. New owners have taken control of the property and are planning a series of renovations, as piles of furniture outside the building are getting bigger with ea…
CFRA Live – What is the best use of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway?
For a healthy chunk of Ottawa’s Summer months, parts of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be car-free on a 24/7 basis. It’s part of a new initiative from the National Capital Commission, as they launch the brand-new Summer Zone. Are these QED road closures doing more harm than good? How should it b…
CFRA Live – 51-year-old B.C. woman arrested by RCMP, facing two terrorism-related charges
A 51-year-old woman from Squamish, British Columbia has been charged with two terrorism-related offences. Kimberly Polman, who was placed in handcuffs by the RCMP, reportedly travelled to Syria in 2015 with the intention of joining ISIS. In October of 2022, she was repatriated back to Canada. Andre…
CFRA Live – Whether he stays or goes, time is ticking for Justin Trudeau to make a tough decision
Marc Garneau, a former Foreign Affairs Minister under the Justin Trudeau regime, is the latest politician to plant a seed of doubt into Canada’s pro-Trudeau confidence meter. In his latest autobiography, Garneau feels that our global reputation has suffered greatly, and that Canada has lost its sta…