CFRA

CFRA keeps Ottawa informed, plain and simple. The station runs a tight schedule of news updates every half hour, with deeper dives into local politics during drive time. You'll hear the same stories you'd find on CBC or CTV, but the tone is less polished - more direct, less diplomatic. That can be refreshing if you're tired of the usual radio news cadence. Traffic reports every ten minutes during rush hour, which is essential for anyone navigating the Queensway. Weather updates are frequent and accurate. The talk segments get heated sometimes, especially when callers debate city council decisi…