Unpublished Newswire
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is expected to kickstart its coverage, effective next month. However, it’s unclear as to whether we’ll have enough dentists to supply this coverage. So far, 1.6 million seniors have already signed up. That story is on the way in Hour 3. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day. Do you think coffee shops should charge customers extra for buying milk alternatives? Text into the show and let us know.
April 9, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We are receiving word that two U.S. states have confirmed cases of bird flu, and both of them are hovering around the Canadian border. Dr. Isaac Bogoch delivers the details in Hour 2. Plus, the Bank of Canada is slated to make its next interest rate ruling.
April 9, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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
