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Fog advisory in effect for Ottawa
Environment Canada issued a fog advisory Thursday morning for Ottawa, Gatineau and parts of the Ottawa Valley including Petawawa, Pembroke and Renfrew. -
CityFolk kicks off at Lansdowne: Here's what you need to know about the festival
Live music returns to Lansdowne Park this evening, as CityFolk music festival kicks off. -
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for Sept. 16, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Thursday, Sept. 16.
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MEDICAL MYTH-BUSTING: Will we need COVID-19 booster shots?
Moderna released data on breakthrough cases backing need for third doses. Dr. Barry tells the Morning Rush with Bill Carroll why - or why not - you will need a third dose. -
The Morning Rush "Behind The Scenes Morning Meeting!"
Every morning at 5 o'clock we let you look behind the curtains to the Morning Rush morning meeting with Bill Carroll. We talk about what's trending today, all the topics, and interviews for The Morning Rush show. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA. -
Ottawa Now – ‘I was surprised by the nastiness of it’: Local business face backlash as they host vaccine clinics
Ottawa Public Health has teamed up with local businesses who will be hosting vaccination clinics at pubs, restaurants, and shops. Some of these business owners say they’ve been dealing with backlash for doing so. Drew Dobson, the owner of Finnigan’s Pub in Vanier, says he’s been called a Nazi and threatened with a boycott. He says he was taken aback by the comments but will continue with the OPH partnership to help more people get vaccinated. Drew joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now. -
Ottawa Now – ‘I just can’t imagine why anyone would’ve thought that this would be a good idea’: Sandy Hill parents angry after learning elementary school will host a polling station
A group of Sandy Hill parents are voicing their frustration after they learned last week their kids’ school would be the site of a polling station for Monday’s federal election This last-minute decision has left several parents angry. Lawrence Aronovitch has a child in Grade 2 at Francojeunesse Elementary School. With five days before Canadians head to the polls, he is left shaking his head at the thought of strangers entering schools with unvaccinated children in the building. Lawrence joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now. -
ESS: The War Room panel
Evan Solomon hosts 'The War Room' election panel discussion with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather, Tasha Kheiriddin, a principal with Navigator Ltd and a national political columnist for Postmedia, and Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. -
ESS: Canada's Victoria Cross has not yet been awarded. That may soon change.
In 2007, Pte. Jess Randall Larochelle was awarded the Star of Military Valour for his heroic actions in Afghanistan which saved the lives of countless Canadians. Now, a group of Afghanistan veterans want to see that award upgraded to the top honour: the Canadian Victoria Cross. Retired General Rick Hillier tells the story of Larochelle’s heroism and bravery on The Evan Solomon Show. -
Ottawa at Work with Leslie Roberts - BIG 5 Sept. 15th, 2021
Every day Leslie Roberts brings you the five biggest stories you need to hear. Joining him as always is CFRA's Chris Holski and CTV's John Crupi Ahead: How do parents feel about using schools as polling stations? What are the exemptions of Ontario's Vaccine Passport? Do you agree with how Justin Trudeau dealt with a heckler? Does the People's Party of Canada deserve mainstream recognition or is it a fringe party? And we take a look at life of late comedian Norm Macdonald. -
The Morning Rush - interview with Dr. Paul Roumeliotis - "When and where can you go without a vaccine passport?"
Ontario lays out exemptions where proof of vaccination is not required Dr. Paul Roumeliotis - Medical Officer of Health , Eastern Ontario Health Unit Chair of The Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health - walks us through what we can and can't do without proof of vaccination. -
MEDICAL MYTH-BUSTING: Can COVID-19 vaccines make you impotent?
Is the COVID-19 vaccine causing impotence and swelling in men? Dr. Barry Dworkin breaks down the claim and tells you the truth. Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin on The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday at 6:50 am on News Talk 580 CFRA.
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Atlético Ottawa is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Ottawa! The club competes in the Canadian Premier League and plays its home games at TD Place Stadium.
Bruyère is proud to be launching our inaugural Bruyère Month this September presented by Emond Harnden. Bruyère Month is a month dedicated to sharing with our community how Bruyère is moving people in an effort to raise funds to advance care and research #bemoved.
Canada Army Run is no ordinary race! It goes beyond just winning and losing. It’s about pride and determination. From September 10th to 19th run, walk or roll and help raise funds for Support Our Troops and Soldier On, two charities that provide assistance for military members in need and their families. Let’s all go the distance to say Thank You to our troops!
Virtual City Chase 2021 in support of Kids Kicking Cancer. Help raise money for Kids Kicking Cancer! Fun for all ages! As a hybrid experience, teams of family and/or friends will receive a chasers package and access to a app that equips teams with a clue sheet to complete secret chase points. Chasers will complete chase points that will test their limits, including physical, mental, food and critter challenges. Chasers will participate virtually, by tracking their achieved chase points in the mobile application and will be welcomed to join the virtual opening and closing ceremonies! All teams are encouraged to set a fundraising goal of $1000 for City Chase 2021! #thechaseison
This year, every purchase across the full McDonald’s menu supports families with sick children and local children’s charities. On McHappy Day, a portion of the proceeds from every menu item sold all day long goes to RMHC and other children’s charities across Canada to raise money for children in need. Since its inception in 1977, McHappy Day, along with the every day support of Canadians at McDonald’s, has helped RMHC support more than 425,000 families across Canada, giving them a place to stay together when they have to travel for their sick child’s treatment. The impact of Ronald McDonald House Charities across our communities is far-reaching. Today, 1 in 4 Canadians has either stayed at RMHC or know someone who has.
The Kidney Walk is a special opportunity to come together in support of your loved ones living with kidney disease. This year, participants will chart their own path and walk in their own neighbourhood. You choose the route; you choose whether to walk with your team, family or social circle!
The Directors of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society are pleased to invite you to the 165th Metcalfe Fair. Our focus is on planning events that will honour our agricultural roots, along with our homecraft and other Fair traditions that will provide plenty of opportunity for the whole family to be involved.
Choose your route, start fundraising and whatever distance you travel, you’ll go twice as far for CHEO kids thanks to the generous sponsors RBC and Accora Village who will be matching every dollar up to $50,000! Your fundraising dollars will stay local and help support youth mental health programs at CHEO.