Unpublished Newswire
As our city plans an in-depth overview of Ottawa’s wildlife strategy, concerned residents are speaking their minds about the present-day, decade-long policy. College Ward councillor Laine Johnson joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Sticking with municipal matters, it appears that City Staff is also seeking additional funding for Mooney’s Bay Hill, part of a widespread effort to make it safer for sledding. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington has more on those developments as the show rolls on.
April 15, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier this year, Tim Horton’s experimented with a series of plastic-free lids, mainly used for hot drinks. The reviews in PEI, for the most part, were not great. And now, you will start to see more of them in Ottawa and Gatineau, as the pilot project has been extended to a handful of select locations. While these new lids might be environmentally-friendly, and they might cut down on single-use plastics, today’s customers will be less inclined to make an order if the coffee’s overall taste takes a back-seat. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with branding expert Tony Chapman. But first, we...
April 15, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In the latest string of controversial health trends, a stick of butter is being praised as the secret weapon. But in the eyes of Canadian nutritionist Lianne Phillipson, it’s a load of hogwash. She explains further in Hour 4. Speaking of butter, are you planning to grab some popcorn and catch a movie this weekend? Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks! And finally, we deliver the twists and turns to the ultimate pizza prank.
April 12, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we try to solve a troublesome housing crisis, people are starting to embrace the ‘tiny house’ lifestyle. Would you pack your belongings and live in one of these units? Would you even buy a tiny home and call it your full-time residence? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, as the transit money bleeds out of OC Transpo’s fragile vault, the City of Ottawa is calling on Parliament Hill to lend a helping hand.
April 12, 2024 - 17:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada’s Finance Minister is trying to make it easier for Canadian homeowners to afford their next purchase. Yesterday, new measures were unveiled to hopefully turn those dreams into reality, as the Federal Budget looms large. Frank Napolitano of Mortgage Brokers Ottawa joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, the Premier of Ontario doesn’t plan to reverse a recent decision on electric vehicle chargers. As new homes are being built, these charging stations will not be mandatory.
April 12, 2024 - 16:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
What are 'additional residential units', you may ask? They can range from lofts to granny-flats. They can be in-law apartments or nanny suites. Heck, they can also be tiny homes. Would you want to set up shop and live inside one of these units? We open the debate floor in Hour 1. Meantime, Ottawa’s transit service is hoping for better ridership numbers in 2024. So far, OC Transpo is searching high-and-low, but just can’t find them.
April 12, 2024 - 15:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
