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Impromptu Fart Brings Laughter to the Studio

You don't need to understand Danish to appreciate this stinky clip.
Idiots Fly a Plane Too Low and Crash Into a House

The rumour online is that this plane had some of El Chapo's kids on board. We can't confirm that Mexico's notorious drug lord kids were really in the plane when it crashed, but these were terrible and reckless manoeuvers.
Friendly Killer Whales Play with Swimmer

Imagine swimming in the ocean and having orcas follow you around like that!
Google's Year in Review

YouTube published its year in review yesterday, but Google's own "Best of 2018" video sure beats YouTube's Rewind 2018!

EXCLUSIVE: Toronto Police investigate video of chair thrown off balcony

It appears that a man threw a chair off a condo balcony down on to the Gardiner, but the location or date of the incident has not been determined
WATCH: NASA probe OSIRIS-REx arrives at asteroid

After two years of travel, OSIRIS-REx has arrived at Bennu, a nearby asteroid. The probe will gather rock samples and return them to Earth
WATCH: Gun scare causes lockdown at west end schools

Two schools near Bloor St. and Runnymede Rd. were put into lockdown on Thursday after someone claimed they spotted somebody with a gun at Western Technical Commercial School
WATCH: Suspicious Markham fire caught on camera

York Regional Police are hoping you might know something about this suspicious fire set on Black Cherry Drive

Air Canada Fan Flight

Want to fly on board the Air Canada Fan Flight to see the Ottawa Senators in Tampa Bay on March 2nd?
Ottawa Senators vs. Vancouver Canucks

Listen to THE MORNING RUSH with Bill Carroll this week for your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to see the Ottawa Senators take on the Vancouver Canucks at the Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday, January 2nd.
Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Listen to OTTAWA NOW with Evan Solomon this week for your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to see the Ottawa Senators take on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday, January 6th.
Santa Talk

Santa is coming to News Talk 580 CFRA from Dec. 3rd to Dec. 21st. CTV’s Leanne Cusask, joined by Santa, will be talking calls from kids live on-air nightly.

The Bell Media Weekenders

Experience Ottawa/Gatineau like never before…with The Bell Media Weekenders! From family adventures… to date nights… The National Capital Region always has something for everyone to see and do… and Bell Media Weekenders have the inside scoop on the biggest and best events. For your year-long guide to what’s happening, catch the Bell Media Weekenders, every Thursday to Sunday on Newstalk 580 CFRA!

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Magic of Lights

Wesley Clover Parks - 411 Corkstown Rd - Nepean

Magic of Lights is an incredible “drive through” experience from the comfort of your own car, at every turn and in every direction the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays and animations!

Buy tickets!
21st Annual Trees of Hope for CHEO

The Fairmont Château Laurier - 1 Rideau St - Ottawa

The city’s largest decorating party in support of the children and youth at CHEO.

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24 Days of Wishes

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Bell Media studios - 87 George St. - Ottawa

Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Our mission is to transform lives, one wish at a time. Located at the Bell Media studios in the ByWard Market, a larger-than-life holiday calendar will reveal daily a wish that will be granted in our community.

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