Unpublished Newswire
It’s pretty common for coffee shops to charge more cash for soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk. But is it fair to pin these price tags on the Canadian customer? Would this fall under the ‘drip pricing’ umbrella? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Sylvain Charlebois, the man behind Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab. Plus, after saying goodbye to Monday’s Solar Eclipse, another celestial event is just around the corner, and it’s scheduled for later this month.
April 9, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The weather is warming up, and it’s only going to get hotter from here. But if you think relief is in sight when you spot the nearest fan, think again. That story is coming up in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
April 8, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Premier of Ontario is calling on the LCBO to bring back the paper bags. We debate and discuss during this week’s Political Heat Panel. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day.
April 8, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If you shop online, you’ve probably come across some variations of ‘drip pricing’. And now, these price tag practices are becoming far too common. In fact, several Canadians have decided to express their frustrations through a class-action lawsuit. We have the details in Hour 2. Meantime, a slew of Ontario municipalities are struggling to convince family doctors to practise in their communities. However, it appears that Belleville has cracked the code.
April 8, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we approach the inevitable Total Solar Eclipse, it’s time to debunk (or back up) the stories that surround such an historical event. We do exactly that with Butler University professor Brian Murphy in Hour 1. But first, we deliver the top news stories you need to know.
April 8, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada’s courier services are anticipating a massive hit to their bottom-line, as the Carbon Tax hike comes knocking. As of yesterday, the cost of carbon pollution increased to $80 per tonne, up from $65 per tonne. And for small businesses like Gopher-It Deliveries, these significant changes could force them into a make-or-break dilemma. Kristy Cameron chats with owner Martin Charron in Hour 4. Plus, here’s a hard-hitting question for grocery shoppers everywhere. Is it acceptable to pick the items at the back of the shelf? Or is it just plain rude? Text into the show and let us know.
April 2, 2024 - 18:09 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
