Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Fri. September 13th, 2024
If you are craving a trip to the movie theatres this weekend, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks. However, because it's Friday the 13th, this list might not be your cup of tea if horror movies keep you awake. Plus, the Freedom Convoy trial is now closed, as we await a final…
Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Fri. September 13th, 2024
If Air Canada drops the hammer and goes on strike, customers will be in a mad scramble. What is covered by their policies? More importantly, what is not covered? Travel expert Barry Choi joins the program in Hour 3. Plus, we tackle today's Question of the Day.
Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. September 13th, 2024
A horrific triple-stabbing in Kingston has left two people dead, with another victim currently in hospital. Last night, a 47-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to this attack, which unfolded near a safe consumption site. We get the latest developments in Hour 2. Plus, the province …
Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. September 13th, 2024
On Thursday, there was a Transit Commission meeting. Can you guess what was being talked about at nauseum? Public transit. To be more specific, this week's shenanigans and a grim financial price tag. Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper joins guest host Andrew Pinsent in Hour 1. But first, we bring …
Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 12th, 2024
After failing to receive good grades at the Olympic Games, an Australian breakdancer gets the last laugh in the latest Women's World Rankings. According to those scores, Raygun is indeed No. 1! Do you agree? Text into the show and let us know. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here o…
Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 12th, 2024
As the gardening season winds down for 2024, the city’s finest gardeners are already looking forward to next Spring. But in order to get the best garden possible, you need the best lawn possible. Gardening expert Carson Arthur is back in the saddle, as we run through a pivotal Fall checklist for a …
Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 12th, 2024
As we continue to talk about Ottawa’s public transit dilemmas, the present-day Ontario Liberal MPP for Orleans has received a report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario. It highlights significant disparities in operational subsidies for local and regional transit systems all across …
Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 12th, 2024
Ottawa’s Tourism sector enjoyed a much-needed boost this Summer, as we saw a spike in hotel visitors and check-ins all across Canada’s Capital. Andrew Pinsent digs deeper with Catherine Callary, the Vice-President of Destination Development at Ottawa Tourism. Meantime, a pair of astronauts have com…
Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Wed. September 11th, 2024
To kick off Hour 4, we replay an earlier conversation on tipping culture. CTV's Matt Skube delivers his thoughts on that after the 5:30 newscast. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. September 11th, 2024
Numerous businesses who are being impacted by LRT Stage 2 construction are reporting a decline in sales. We speak to one of the affected business owners in Hour 3. Meantime, if you are caught idling in this city, your wallet might get a little lighter.