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Ontario reports 39 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa on Saturday

Across the province, Public Health Ontario confirmed another 373 new cases. Another six Ontarians have died due to COVID-19 and 419 previously reported cases are now considered resolved.
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for Oct. 23, 2021

The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Saturday, Oct. 23.
Memorial to residential school victims removed from Parliament Hill

The federal government dismantled Friday a Parliament Hill memorial for Indigenous children who never returned from residential schools.

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CFRA Live – As Ontario businesses return to full-capacity, how do we avoid a future COVID flareup?

The Doug Ford government unveiled a gradual reopening approach for the province of Ontario on Friday afternoon. If we play our cards right, the remaining public health and workplace safety measures could become a thing of the past by March 28, 2022. However, several key factors could put a dent into these reopening stages at any given time, such as the emergence of new variants and sharp increases of new cases. Ontario’s Premier is confident that this game plan will help the province manage COVID levels and avoid lockdowns, especially throughout the Winter months. What else do we need to keep in mind as we move forward? Dr. Peter Juni is an epidemiologist and the Scientific Director of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table. He joins Andrew Pinsent on today’s edition of CFRA Live.
CFRA Live – ‘It sort of corrected an injustice’: After stadiums and arenas were granted full-capacity by the Ontario government, restaurants and bars receive the green light on Monday

Indoor dining limitations and outdoor restrictions have served as a massive crutch for restaurants and bars during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, no matter what the forecast says, this coming Monday should serve as a beautiful day for that sector. That’s because they can slowly return to normal again. On Friday afternoon, the Doug Ford government granted approval for all business owners to resume full-capacity operations, something that hasn’t happened since COVID arrived. Drew Dobson, the owner of Finnigan’s Pub, joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
Ottawa At Work Big Five stories featuring Andrew Pinsent.

Ottawa Big Five stories featuring Chris Holski CTV’s John Crupi Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA
The Morning Rush - Brian Lilley Interview "Ford set to lift more restrictions today?

Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun joins the Morning Rush to discuss the upcoming announcement from the Ford government this morning and more. Capacity limits on restaurants and gyms in Ontario could be lifted next Monday, as the Ford government considers new measures for establishments that require proof of vaccination certificates, sources say. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA.
Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin "Child screen time leaped during 1st wave, what are some of the damages parents could see?" "

Child screen time leaped during 1st wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin. Sunday House Call, Sunday afternoon at 3 on Newstalk 580 CFRA 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.
At The Movies with Richard Crouse "Dune, The Harder they Fall"

Movie Critic Richard Crouse - this week we look: Dune (in theatres) The Harder They Fall (Netflix in theatres, on Netflix Nov 3) Movie reviews and podcasts at Richard Crouse.ca At the Movies with Richard Crouse every Friday at 6:35 am and 8:35 am on The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll on News Talk 580 CFRA.
Reputation Rescue with Karen Gordon "Vaccine-refusing PSW?"

Ontario Liberal MPP says he regrets email on accommodations for vaccine-refusing PSW. The Reputation Rescue with Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategy. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA.
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 - 'It angers me beyond a level I can describe': Ontario woman furious after late sister's photo used in an anti-vaccination post on social media

An Ontario woman says she's furious after her late sister's photo was used on a social media post by MPP Randy Hillier, falsely claiming she'd died because of the COVID-19 vaccine. Ammarah Navab says her 20-year-old sister Farisa died of a rare blood disorder that had nothing to do with the vaccination and she wants Hillier to remove the post. She joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.