Unpublished Newswire
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid Airport is experimenting with a self-service screening system for airport security checkpoints. The testing project is scheduled to begin later this month, receiving comparisons to self-checkout centres in grocery stores. It has never been used in a setting like this. We dissect the perks and potential drawbacks with David Murakami-Wood, a surveillance specialist at the University of Ottawa. Plus, as the Canadian economy plays catch-up, experts fear that our country’s insolvency levels will remain high in 2024.
March 12, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. And as it turns out, positive emojis could also wield a bit of currency power. A new study, published in the International Journal of Hospitality and Management, determined that a smiley-face can actually boost service tips by more than 30 percent. What motivates you to leave a better-than-average tip? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Laura Boman, who works at the Department of Marketing at Georgia’s Kennesaw State University. She is also the co-author of this study. Here at home, several residents are hopping mad, as aging tickets and fines...
March 12, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Student nutrition programs across the province have been forced to make some tough choices lately, stretching their budgets just to feed students in need. Today, the Coalition for Healthy School Food is asking the Ford government to double its funding. Kristy Cameron chats with Sarah Keyes, the Coalition for Healthy School Food’s Ontario Chapter Coordinator. Plus, a pair of California residents have stumbled upon an abandoned storage unit, stockpiled with items that are allegedly tied to American hip-hop royalty.
March 11, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier in the show, we talked about an interesting idea from Ottawa’s largest school board. Granted, this idea is likely to generate a lot of controversy and opposition. It surrounds the typical high school graduation, and whether it should be replaced with a different ceremony. According to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, if these changes were made, students from all levels of achievement would be able to cross the stage with their classmates. And when it comes to award ceremonies, new additions would be made for non-academic accomplishments. Do you support this idea? Kristy...
March 11, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Should we forego high school graduation ceremonies? It’s a debate that Ottawa’s largest school board is contemplating, with commencement ceremonies being suggested as a potential alternative. These new gatherings would be based around equity, instead of passing grades. OCDSB Trustee Lyra Evans joins Kristy Cameron to explain further. Speaking of learning lessons, there are none this week due to March Break. But due to an overwhelming wave of travellers, some parents are choosing to postpone their family trips to a different week. Is it okay to pull your kid out of class for a family...
March 11, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Princess of Wales has apologized for a recent wave of confusion across Britain, which all started over a photo. To be precise, a picture of Kate and her 3 kids, meant for Mother’s Day. Apparently, there were some inconsistencies with the portrait, which triggered red alarms for several news agencies. Was it a photoshop job gone wrong, or was this photo generated by Artificial Intelligence? Tech analyst Carmi Levy delivers his two cents. Plus, tense scenes were unfolding near the Ottawa Airport on Sunday night after an OC Transpo bus drove into a ditch. The bus driver was extricated...
March 11, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
