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Why Android and iPhone users have been asked to avoid texting each other
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, better known as the FBI, is recommending that iPhone and Android users don't text each other. At least, for the time being. This cautionary suggestion follows a recent set of cyberattacks against American telecom networks. Shruti Shekar, the Editor-In-Chief of A…
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As commute times get longer, public servants begin to reach their breaking point
The Public Service Alliance of Canada has unveiled a new survey in regards to their daily commute times. It's now been 3 months since the feds issued updated in-person guidelines, which instructs employees to visit their workspace at least 3 times per week. Of course, with the LRT delays, this mean…
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Cost of cancer treatments rising for patients and caregivers
A new report from the Canadian Cancer Society shows that cancer treatments are costing the average patient close to $33,000 in their lifetime. We hear from Sue Merrill, the Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships with the Ottawa Cancer Foundation, about the devastating monetary toll this disea…
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Self-driving shuttles coming soon to Kanata North
The Kanata North Business Association is getting more than $1.4 million in federal funding to test a new self-driving shuttle in Canada’s largest tech park. Kristy Cameron chats with Ben Morris, the Senior Vice-President of Syntronic, about their autonomous vehicle project.
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Should the province lower the legal alcohol driving limit to zero?
Should the province lower the legal alcohol driving limit to zero? Valerie Keyes, the President of the Ottawa Chapter for MADD Canada, says 0% would be ideal. However, she adds it would be impossible to enforce.
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Carolling and raising funds in memory of 'Mr. Christmas'
Mike McCann, known to his friends and loved ones as 'Mr. Christmas', would take his family carolling around neighbourhoods every single year, raising money for charity with a smile. But after Mike passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2019, his daughters took control of the sleigh, and are now keep…
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Proposed senior's transit pass hike reduced again; limited to a $9 increase
A compromise has been reached on a proposed senior's transit fare hike. Stittsville councillor and Transit Chair Commissioner Glen Gower joins Kristy Cameron to discuss how much of a jump seniors should expect to see once the budget is tabled tomorrow.
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Salvation Army says postal strike contributing to large donation drop
The Salvation Army's Glenn van Gulik joins CFRA's Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron on December 9, 2024
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How Ontario's $20 million investment could help the ByWard Market
ByWard Market Authority executive director Zachary Dayler and Ottawa Board of Trade president and CEO Sueling Ching join CFRA's Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron on December 4, 2024
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Air Canada removing carry-on, adding seat-selection fee for lowest-fare customers
McGill professor and aviation industry expert John Gradek joins CFRA's Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron on December 4, 2024 (Image: CP/Sean Kilpatrick)
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