Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 24th, 2024
The Ford government says it plans to kickstart consultations on additional pharmacy treatments, potentially adding another 14 common ailments to an ever-growing list. Kristy Cameron gathers instant reaction from Jen Belcher, the Vice-President of the Ontario Pharmacy Association, in Hour 4. Plus, w…
Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 24th, 2024
If you are a speed demon, and you are driving through the streets of Barrhaven, councillor David Hill is far from impressed at your behaviour. In fact, he is calling for tougher penalties to crack down on these incidents. But do we really need to head down that road? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s …
Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 24th, 2024
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner has opened an investigation into Loblaw’s front office, a decision that stemmed from several allegations that customers couldn’t delete their PC Optimum accounts. These customers have made numerous attempts to pull the plug and move on, but have received little respons…
Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 24th, 2024
The city councillor for Barrhaven West is calling on City Hall to implement tougher penalties on ‘the fast and the furious’, which is code for reckless stunt drivers. Last weekend alone, five drivers were charged with stunt driving in his own ward. And with six speeding cameras already installed in…
Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 23rd, 2024
With so many deserving athletes eligible to be Canada’s flagbearer for the Opening Ceremonies, who should get the nod to start the Paris 2024 Summer Games? CTV’s Matt Skube delivers his two cents. Spoiler alert: We’ll find out the real answer on Wednesday afternoon. Plus, we deliver the latest brea…
Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 23rd, 2024
With the Bank of Canada deciding whether to implement another interest rate cut, Canadians are urgently watching the supper-hour newscasts. How have interest rates impacted your daily life? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, we have another post-pandemic trend to write ab…
Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 23rd, 2024
A new study from the University of Ottawa is looking into the science and stereotype of ‘mean girls’, particularly how young women are handling situations of social exclusion. Tracy Vaillancourt, a UOttawa professor, wasn’t in the 2004 cinematic classic. However, she is a Research Chair in school-b…
Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 23rd, 2024
A new survey says the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cuts did little to change Canadians’ negative perceptions about their personal finances. This comes as the quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index dropped 6 points from the previous quarter. How many more rate cuts are we expecting this year? What does…
Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. July 22nd, 2024
If you are trying to land a new job, how much time should you commit to job interview preparation? According to one expert, you should be spending 10 hours to prepare for one. CTV’s Matt Skube delivers his two cents. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. July 22nd, 2024
Canada’s top grocers have signed a brand-new Grocery Code of Conduct. Do you think it levels the playing field for Canadian consumers? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day in Hour 3. Meantime, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador are celebrating a miracle, as members of ‘The Lucky …