The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026.

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PODCAST: The Daily Review for Tues. March 3rd, 2026

For a second straight year, the Algonquin College Board of Governors has approved a significant series of programming cuts. This time, 30 programs have been halted. Monday’s judgement day comes as the Ottawa-based post-secondary institution continues to grapple with funding shortfalls and a decline in International enrollment. The vote was originally scheduled for last Monday, but was abruptly delayed after the Ontario government lifted the tuition freeze and announced new funding measures. Last hour, we chatted with Aarushi Aarushi, a student with Algonquin’s Horticulture Project that is understandably frustrated by the decision. In Hour 2, Kristy Cameron picks up the conversation with Judy Puritt, the first Vice-President of OPSEU Local 415. They represent roughly 900 of Algonquin’s faculty members. Meantime, could Artificial Intelligence help reduce the number of E.R. mental health visits? Researchers at CHEO are looking into it. We dig deeper with Dr. Kathleen Pajer, the Director of the CHEO Research Institute’s Precision Child and Youth Mental Health Collaboratory. Plus, how crappy is your daily commute? We continue Monday’s transit talk with Jo Guertin, an OC Transpo bus rider who is also a public servant.

For a second straight year, the Algonquin College Board of Governors has approved a significant series of programming cuts. This time, 30 programs have been halted. Monday&rsquo;s judgement day comes as the Ottawa-based post-secondary institution continues to grapple with funding shortfalls and a decline in International enrollment. The vote was originally scheduled for last Monday, but was abruptly delayed after the Ontario government lifted the tuition freeze and announced new funding measures. Last hour, we chatted with Aarushi Aarushi, a student with Algonquin&rsquo;s Horticulture Project that is understandably frustrated by the decision. In Hour 2, Kristy Cameron picks up the conversation with Judy Puritt, the first Vice-President of OPSEU Local 415. They represent roughly 900 of Algonquin&rsquo;s faculty members. Meantime, could Artificial Intelligence help reduce the number of E.R. mental health visits? Researchers at CHEO are looking into it. We dig deeper with Dr. Kathleen Pajer, the Director of the CHEO Research Institute&rsquo;s Precision Child and Youth Mental Health Collaboratory. Plus, how crappy is your daily commute? We continue Monday&rsquo;s transit talk with Jo Guertin, an OC Transpo bus rider who is also a public servant.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. March 3rd, 2026

For the final time this Sunday, as announced by Premier David Eby, British Columbia will be moving the clocks forward. He announced on Monday that the province would be making the permanent jump to Daylight Time, meaning that their time zone will now stay consistent year-round. It also means they will be one hour behind Washington State, Oregon, and California once Winter arrives. However, Eby is hoping that B.C.’s American neighbours will eventually join the movement. So what about here in Ontario? Recent movements have valiantly tried to end Daylight Savings Time, particularly from the Carney Liberals during a recent private member’s bill. But after reaching out to the Premier’s Office, Ontario says they would only consider banning the seasonal changes if New York and Quebec also banned it. Which scenario benefits your sleep schedule more? Digging deeper into this debate is Rebecca Robillard, the Co-Chair of the Canadian Sleep Research Consortium. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

For the final time this Sunday, as announced by Premier David Eby, British Columbia will be moving the clocks forward. He announced on Monday that the province would be making the permanent jump to Daylight Time, meaning that their time zone will now stay consistent year-round. It also means they will be one hour behind Washington State, Oregon, and California once Winter arrives. However, Eby is hoping that B.C.&rsquo;s American neighbours will eventually join the movement. So what about here in Ontario? Recent movements have valiantly tried to end Daylight Savings Time, particularly from the Carney Liberals during a recent private member&rsquo;s bill. But after reaching out to the Premier&rsquo;s Office, Ontario says they would only consider banning the seasonal changes if New York and Quebec also banned it. Which scenario benefits your sleep schedule more? Digging deeper into this debate is Rebecca Robillard, the Co-Chair of the Canadian Sleep Research Consortium. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. March 3rd, 2026

Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laryssa Waler, founder of Henley Strategies and former Director of Communications to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Sharan Kaur, Principal at Navigator and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Nojoud Al Mallees, Reporter covering the Canadian government for Bloomberg News.

Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

Vassy Kapelos hosts &lsquo;The Daily Debrief&rsquo; political panel discussion with Laryssa Waler, founder of Henley Strategies and former Director of Communications to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Sharan Kaur, Principal at Navigator and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Nojoud Al Mallees, Reporter covering the Canadian government for Bloomberg News.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Tues. March 3rd, 2026

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