Unpublished Newswire
Since the start of COVID-19, the warts in Canada’s healthcare system have been magnified in ways we’d never expect. And in the midst of all those failures, a handful of innovations are aiming to change things for the better, like this new initiative happening right here in Ontario. The University Health Network, located in the GTA, introduced the E.D. Virtual Program during COVID’s second wave. Basically, it allows patients who are not experiencing life-threatening conditions to see a practitioner without having to set foot in a hospital. Dr. Sameer Masood explains how it works in Hour 2...
March 22, 2024 - 17:45 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
If tenants can’t pay their bills, should they receive an automatic eviction? A group of Ontario-based landlords are pressing the Ford government to make it easier and faster to evict problematic tenants. Kristy Cameron chats with Chris Seepe, the owner of Vaughan-based Aztech Realty and the one who launched this petition. Meantime, a joint operation between OPP officers and Montreal Police officers has landed some form of justice amidst a growing auto theft crisis. Today, both sides assembled to release the findings of ‘Operation Volcano’, with 31 suspects in the Montreal area now in...
March 22, 2024 - 17:45 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In case you haven’t noticed, our city has a lot of recurring hot-button issues to deal with. One of the biggest matters at hand is Ottawa’s waste disposal system. And as we found out earlier today, a private landfill is willing to take on our city’s household garbage. CTV’s Ted Raymond joins us in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
March 21, 2024 - 18:10 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Alta Vista councillor Marty Carr has been receiving regular complaints about Lynda Lane, particularly when it comes to nearby parking spots at the Ottawa Hospital’s General Campus. She has since unveiled a motion, calling on City Hall to consider paid parking areas on that street. It has since been pulled back. Should we introduce a paid parking system on Lynda Lane, or should it remain free? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Afterwards, we get instant reaction from Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney. Meantime, it appears that Apple is in hot water once again,...
March 21, 2024 - 17:06 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a damning story to kick off Hour 2. An Ottawa-based doctor is sounding the alarm after some of his patients, in his words, had to choose between their cancer treatments and their own employment. As of right now, Canada’s Employment Insurance covers up to 26 weeks of medical leave. But here in Ontario, jobs are only protected under the current Employment Standards Act for 3 days of sick leave. After that, it’s up to the employer. Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Sandy Sehdev, a medical oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital's Cancer Centre. Speaking of the Ford...
March 21, 2024 - 17:04 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP, in conjunction with Renfrew County paramedics, have teamed up to help those struggling with opioid use. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Steph Neufeld, who is a Detachment Commander with the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP. Plus, the Head of OC Transpo remains confident that the North-South Trillium line will be ready for takeoff at some point this Spring. For those keeping score at home, that would be sometime before late-June. Do you buy what Renee Amilcar is selling?
March 21, 2024 - 17:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
