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Demand for real Christmas trees on the rise
There's an early rush to decorate for the holidays that could lead to a shortage of real Christmas trees. -
Canada looking at fourth COVID-19 vaccine option; many Canadians willing to wait
For many Canadians, it’s not a matter of if they’ll get the COVID-19 vaccine but when. -
Ottawa MPPs ask about empty beds at Perley-Rideau; home says COVID-19 reduced capacity
Two Ottawa area MPPs say they want to know why people are waiting for long-term care beds in the city when one home has more than one hundred empty beds. -
Committee approves adding 24th councillor to Ottawa city council
Ottawa's Finance and Economic Development Committee has approved a plan that would see an extra seat added to the city council chambers. -
ByWard Market business owners worry about loss of parking as finance committee approves redevelopment plan
Ottawa's historic ByWard Market is in line for a proposed multi-million dollar makeover, but some business owners say the plan could hurt their bottom lines. -
Downed lines knock out power to thousands in Barrhaven, Bells Corners
Thousands of Hydro Ottawa customers in Barrhaven and Bells Corners have lost power. -
Ottawa Tool Library facing removal from City Centre location
The non-profit Ottawa Tool Library says it must move out of its current space on City Centre Avenue, just west of downtown, due to circumstances beyond their control.
Santa Talk will launch this year on CFRA this Friday, November 27th – running through December 23rd. This year we are expanding the program to 1-hour every weeknight from 7pm – 8pm.
Police admitted there was a lapse in communication when they didn't shut down a BBQ restaurant until 4 o'clock in the afternoon
It says it sells groceries among other items that are considered essential
In 2020, veterans and Canadians will commemorate November 11 virtually
On Saturday, Biden got his native Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes, which pushed him over the 270 electoral-vote threshold needed to prevail
Some reports indicate the shootings happened in four areas, two near a restaurant, one near a synagogue and the other near a Jewish community centre
Our partners at CTV News went inside the intensive care unit at Humber River Hospital to find out what has changed since the first wave.
Video footage shows the suspect checking the doors of vehicles parked in the person's driveway before setting fire to the flag.
Police believe three teenagers are responsible.
The candidates interrupted each other far less frequently, even as they clashed on issues ranging from the coronavirus to crime to global warming.
COVID-19 AROUND THE PROVINCE
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EXCLUSIVE: Premier turns to NEWSTALK 1010 to get a message to the Prime Minister
Premier Doug Ford says he's still waiting for answers on a COVID-19 vaccine: "When are we getting it and what type are we getting...and how much are we getting?" -
Nineteen test positive for COVID-19 at east-end Toronto elementary school
Staff and students at Thorncliffe Park Public School were tested for the virus as part of a new pilot project. -
"We will be ready:" ex-general tapped to oversee Ontario's vaccine rollout
(Ret.) Gen. Rick Hillier says while we wait on exactly when vaccines arrive, Ontario will be ready December 31st. -
Toronto resumes special parking spaces for curbside pickup
This would allow temporary parking pick-up zones outside of retailers while Toronto is in lockdown.
Make-A-Wish® Eastern Ontario is proud to present 24 Days of Wishes: an individual and corporate giving campaign with a goal of raising enough funds to grant one wish a day from December 1-24, 2020. Located at the Bell Media studios in the ByWard Market (87 George Street), a larger-than-life holiday calendar will reveal daily a wish that will be granted in our community.
Help make a difference in our community this holiday season with help from the Senators Community Foundation. On December 12 a donation drive thru drop off will take place at the Canadian Tire Centre.
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Making A Difference
Do you know somebody making a difference in our community? CFRA wants to talk to them! Nominate them now. -
Santa Talk
Santa Talk will launch this year on CFRA this Friday, November 27th – running through December 23rd. This year we are expanding the program to 1-hour every weeknight from 7pm – 8pm.
