The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Thursday, May 21st, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Thursday, May 21st, 2026.

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Top sound bites from all of 580 CFRA's programming

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PODCAST: The Daily Review for Thurs. May 21st, 2026

The latest obstacle to an expanding return-to-work mandate: Asbestos. DND employees are holding their breath, as many are concerned that potential exposure could worsen with future remodeling. Meantime, it's getting tougher for Canada's small businesses to hire and train inexperienced youth, especially if they can't afford it. We examine how these vacancies impact everything else. Plus, we raise a glass to a local tech company, as the Ford government gives them a big boost. CTV's Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news.

The latest obstacle to an expanding return-to-work mandate: Asbestos. DND employees are holding their breath, as many are concerned that potential exposure could worsen with future remodeling.&nbsp;Meantime, it's getting tougher for Canada's small businesses to hire and train inexperienced youth, especially if they can't afford it. We examine how these vacancies impact everything else. Plus, we raise a glass to a local tech company, as the Ford government gives them a big boost. CTV's Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news.

PODCAST: CTV Ottawa News at Six for Thurs. May 21st, 2026

Asbestos is being exposed in National Defense buildings, and unions warn the problem is likely to get worse as remodeling progresses. CTV's Dylan Dyson drops by with the latest developments in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight's CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And if news breaks in real time, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.

Asbestos is being exposed in National Defense buildings, and unions warn the problem is likely to get worse as remodeling progresses. CTV's Dylan Dyson drops by with the latest developments in Hour 4.&nbsp;Then, we preview tonight's CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And if news breaks in real time, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 21st, 2026

Last Summer, the NCC made plenty of waves when they opened Dow's Lake to swimmers. And while it has plenty of summertime amenities, people are skeptical if the water is clean enough. We dig deeper in Hour 3 with Banu Ormeci, the Director of the Carleton Global Water Institute. Speaking of the outside scenery, the gardening season is blooming right now! We tackle your gardening questions with gardening expert Carson Arthur. But first, it's time to tackle today's Question of the Day. Do people have unrealistic expectations for entry-level jobs? Text into the show and let us know.

Last Summer, the NCC made plenty of waves when they opened Dow's Lake to swimmers. And while it has plenty of summertime amenities, people are skeptical if the water is clean enough. We dig deeper in Hour 3 with Banu Ormeci, the Director of the Carleton Global Water Institute. Speaking of the outside scenery, the gardening season is blooming right now! We tackle your gardening questions with gardening expert Carson Arthur. But first, it's time to tackle today's Question of the Day. Do people have unrealistic expectations for entry-level jobs? Text into the show and let us know.

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Thurs. May 21st, 2026

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