The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Thursday, March 5th, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Thursday, March 5th, 2026.

Top sound bites from all of 580 CFRA's programming

Top sound bites from all of 580 CFRA's programming

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PODCAST: The Daily Review for Thurs. March 5th, 2026

An Ottawa-based entrepreneur has been forced to change the name of her company. That’s because, if she didn’t, the lawyers of a popular female music group were ready to launch a lawsuit for trademark infringement. Lily Bond is the founder of what is currently known as Spyce Girlz Seasonings, a seed that was first planted when she was just 13. And now, after spending countless days at farmers markets, the 22-year-old has expanded her roster of products into grocery stores. But soon, that front-page label is going to look a little different. Lily joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.

An Ottawa-based entrepreneur has been forced to change the name of her company. That&rsquo;s because, if she didn&rsquo;t, the lawyers of a popular female music group were ready to launch a lawsuit for trademark infringement.&nbsp;Lily Bond is the founder of what is currently known as Spyce Girlz Seasonings, a seed that was first planted when she was just 13. And now, after spending countless days at farmers markets, the 22-year-old has expanded her roster of products into grocery stores. But soon, that front-page label is going to look a little different. Lily joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.

Ottawa Now - Why a popular female music group has forced a local entrepreneur to make a branding change

Last week, Ontario’s Minister of Education admitted that too many people don’t know how to download a digital report card. And that might have been the catalyst for an old-school comeback, as paper report cards will soon be revived from the dead. Paul Calandra recently collaborated with parents and teachers in London, assembling several ideas for a reform of what he considers a ‘fractured’ school system. It’s unclear when the report card changes will take into effect, but it’s unlikely to happen for this school year. Kristy Cameron chats with Colin Matthew, the Vice-President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, on Ottawa Now.

Last week, Ontario&rsquo;s Minister of Education admitted that too many people don&rsquo;t know how to download a digital report card. And that might have been the catalyst for an old-school comeback, as paper report cards will soon be revived from the dead. Paul Calandra recently collaborated with parents and teachers in London, assembling several ideas for a reform of what he considers a &lsquo;fractured&rsquo; school system. It&rsquo;s unclear when the report card changes will take into effect, but it&rsquo;s unlikely to happen for this school year.&nbsp;Kristy Cameron chats with Colin Matthew, the Vice-President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, on Ottawa Now.

Ottawa Now - What's old is new again, as Ontario plans to revive paper report cards

A councillor in Ottawa’s East End has been found guilty of all charges after police found him drunk behind the wheel in 2024. Taking responsibility for his actions today, Matthew Luloff has been sentenced to a 1-year driving ban, a punishment that also includes paying a pair of significant fines. And in a lengthy statement, Luloff remains committed to serving the riding that elected him into office. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the details. Meantime, a new survey shows that more Canadians are relying on credit to put food on the table, and some are willing to put meals on the backburner if it means saving enough cash. Gillian Goldblatt, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee at Spergel, pays us a visit in Hour 4. And finally, we examine tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez.

A councillor in Ottawa&rsquo;s East End has been found guilty of all charges after police found him drunk behind the wheel in 2024. Taking responsibility for his actions today, Matthew Luloff has been sentenced to a 1-year driving ban, a punishment that also includes paying a pair of significant fines. And in a lengthy statement, Luloff remains committed to serving the riding that elected him into office. CTV&rsquo;s Katie Griffin delivers the details. Meantime, a new survey shows that more Canadians are relying on credit to put food on the table, and some are willing to put meals on the backburner if it means saving enough cash. Gillian Goldblatt, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee at Spergel, pays us a visit in Hour 4. And finally, we examine tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez.

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