Before the summer vacation even starts, it appears that Canadian airlines are trying to get the party started early. WestJet is now offering no-frills fares, while Air Canada plans to sell free beer and wine on North American flights. What is the gameplan here, and are the customers buying it? Travel expert Barry Choi joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.

Before the summer vacation even starts, it appears that Canadian airlines are trying to get the party started early. WestJet is now offering no-frills fares, while Air Canada plans to sell free beer and wine on North American flights. What is the gameplan here, and are the customers buying it? Travel expert Barry Choi joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.

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CFRA Live – With summer vacation adventures about to kick into overdrive, Canada’s airlines try to capitalize with newer perks

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

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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.

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