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COVID-19 vaccines in Ottawa: 60,000 shots administered last week
Ottawa Public Health is reporting another busy week of local vaccinations as the effort to immunize residents against COVID-19 continues to ramp up. -
Liberals to release federal budget with eye on managing crisis, post-pandemic growth
The federal government will this afternoon unveil its spending plans to manage the remainder of the COVID-19 crisis and chart an economic course in a post-pandemic Canada. -
Ottawa police chief says resources 'incredibly challenged' as border checkpoints begin
Ottawa's police chief is suggesting that enforcing checkpoints on the interprovincial crossings between Quebec and Ontario is not sustainable for the local police service long-term.
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Ottawa At Work - OPS Chief Peter Sloly "No Police Chief takes orders from politicians"
Ottawa police checkpoints at Ottawa-Gatineau crossings begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday. - PLUS - Extra police powers, but the police weren’t interested? GUEST: OPS Chief Peter Sloly Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA -
Ottawa At Work Big Five Stories with Leslie Roberts!
CFRA's Chris Holski and David Moscrop, contributing columnist for the Washington Post based in Ottawa Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA -
The Morning Rush - Alex Lucifero Interview " Can an employer fire you if you have to stay home with your kids during the pandemic?"
Can an employer fire you if you have to stay home with your kids during the pandemic? Alex Lucifero -- Employment lawyer Samfiru Tumarkin joins the Morning Rush to discuss your legal rights. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA. -
The Morning Rush - Brian Lilley Interview "Canadian's want the federal government to focus on the pandemic, not the budget?"
Canadian's want the federal government to focus on the pandemic, not the budget? Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun joins the Morning Rush to discuss the new Federal budget. Is this a good time to focus on the budget or should it wait till we’re out of the third wave. 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 "Pharmacies lowering the age limit to 40 for AstraZeneca vaccine?"
Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin, local pharmacies are lowering the age limit to 40 for AstraZeneca vaccine. How can we change the narrative to get more people to take the AstraZeneca vaccine? 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. -
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. -
How the first anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shooting is being commemorated
Joining Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live is Portapique municipal councillor Tom Taggart. -
Mayor: Parks remain open in Ottawa for people to walk through
Joining Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live is Mayor Jim Watson. -
Re-thinking the vaccine rollout in Ontario
Joining Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live is Dr. Raywat Deonandan, University of Ottawa epidemiologist.
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In the cell phone video, a police officer can be seen holding the man on the ground down before he is placed under arrest
Those who test positive will be sent to a government facility to quarantine
"We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue," he said during his speech
Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One Wednesday for the last time as president, leaving behind a legacy of chaos and tumult and a nation bitterly divided
While the first impeachment of Trump last year brought no Republican votes in the House, a small but significant number of leaders and other lawmakers are breaking with the party to join Democrats on Wednesday.
The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday after protesters breached barricades
The Premier says he's speaking with the province's health experts
The decision, met with swift criticism from civil rights advocates and some public officials, threatened to reignite protests that rocked the city after the Aug. 23 shooting that left Jacob Blake paralyzed.
Personal support worker Anita Quidangen was the first to receive the Pfizer vaccine
COVID-19 AROUND THE PROVINCE
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AstraZeneca doses from US expected in Canada by the end of March: Procurement minister
"We will receive 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United States within the next week or two." -
St. Patrick's Day revellers urged to follow public health guidelines
The main concern is that gatherings and celebrations could turn into COVID-19 super-spreader events. -
Three mass vaccination clinics open in Toronto today
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Scarborough Town Centre, and the Toronto Congress Centre are all scheduled to open at 11:00 a.m. today. -
CMHA urges province to prioritize mental health sector in next budget
The request comes as a new poll suggests the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has eroded residents' already fragile emotional well-being.
The Virtual CN Cycle for CHEO is a fantastic way to get active all while supporting children facing cancer. Every year at CHEO approximately 75 children are diagnosed with cancer and another 500 are in active treatment. Participants are in full control of route planning, timing and their desired distance. Walk, cycle or run in your own neighbourhood or on a favourite trail.
The Ottawa Senators and the Senators Community Foundation have launched a new way to win. An innovative online platform available to Senators fans across Ontario. Larger jackpots… more players… more excitement and more support for our community. The Senators Community Foundation helps fund organizations and programs that make a difference for children and youth across our region. The new Sens 50/50!
The Ottawa First Responders Foundation aims to augment augmenting the services that already exist for Ottawa First Responders, but also extending that support to retirees, veterans and families of first responders. Tragedy strikes on a personal and city-wide basis daily, while first responders continue to answer the calls day and night. First responders are exposed to these incidents daily, sometimes multiple times a day.
This year the Canadian Tulip Festival is open locally and online, from May 14th – 24th!
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!