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Carleton Place hospital ER will be closed 16 hours this weekend due to nursing shortage
The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital announced the ER will be closed from 3 p.m. on Saturday until 7 a.m. on Sunday. -
Three Montreal residents facing charges after officer struck by vehicle during stolen car investigation in Gatineau, Que.
Three Quebec residents, including a 15-year-old boy, are facing several charges after a police officer was struck by a vehicle during an investigation into a stolen vehicle in Gatineau, Que. -
Centennial Lake fire now 'under control' as evacuation order is lifted
A wildfire burning west of Ottawa is now considered "under control", as residents are allowed to return home to Centennial Lake. -
This is the proposed new name for Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
The Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa's west end will be renamed Kichi Zībī Mīkan, if approved by the National Capital Commission's board of directors. -
Trans-friendly counter-protesters stand up to activist outside Ottawa schools
Hundreds of counter-protesters gathered near two schools in Ottawa's west end on Friday to take a stand against a B.C. man who is protesting what he calls "gender ideology." -
Business leaders call on governments to make downtown Ottawa a 'top priority'
The Ottawa Board of Trade has unveiled a "roadmap to transformation' for downtown Ottawa, and is calling on all three levels of government to declare the core "their top priority." -
Shot fired in Centretown
Officers responded to a call for shots fired in the area of Somerset Street West and Lyon Street at 7 p.m. Thursday -
Ottawa girl set to become the youngest university graduate in Canadian history
Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis is not your typical 12-year-old. She is a child prodigy who's about to become the youngest Canadian to ever graduate from university. -
Air quality remains low risk in the capital, with sun in the forecast
Air quality remains low risk in the capital, with sun in the forecast
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OAW: Movie Reviews with Petey Beats: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Flamin' Hot
We've got two people stepping in today as Petey Beats, aka Peter Roumeliotis with Popternative, joins Chris Holski to talk some movie options for your weekend: one in theatres and one you can check out at home.
Here’s what Keith is reviewing this week:
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
- Flamin' Hot
Tune in every Friday at 10:35am to Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal for the latest movie reviews!
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OAW: What to have in your emergency preparedness kit with the Canadian Red Cross
Flooding and wildfires through the spring have prompted evacuations in some areas and may have you more concerned about being ready for one in your area. What are the supplies you ought to have on hand to make it through a sudden emergency safely for yourself and your family?
Guy Lepage, Disaster Management Volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross, joins Chris Holski to run through the best options.
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OAW: What does the law say about safe work conditions and dealing with wildfires, other extreme conditions?
The constant smoke through the capital this week due to wildfires across the country meant many would be working through conditions they'd never experienced before, and for folks working outside in particular, there was no escaping the air.
Alex Lucifero, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joins Chris Holski to break down what the law says about working in those conditions, the responsibilities on both sides, and if it will become a more contentious labour issue moving forward.
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OAW: United By Hockey pop-up museum highlights diversity in hockey at Bell Sensplex this weekend
The United By Hockey Mobile Museum Experience travels highlighting the multicultural and diverse history and current landscape of hockey, featuring interactive elements and focuses on the past, present, and future of the game.
Kwame Mason, co-curator of the exhibition, joins Chris Holski to break down what's featured and talk about how you can enjoy the free event.
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OAW Big Five Stories "Air quality improves over Ottawa, but smoky skies could return on Friday:"
Ottawa At Work with Chris Holski Big Five stories of the day featuring CFRA Producer Corey Price and CTV assignment editor John Crupi.
Ottawa At Work with Patricia Boal every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA
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TMR - Brian Lilley Interview "Trudeau's words on low interest rates come back to bite him"
Trudeau's words on low interest rates come back to bite him. Wednesday’s interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada is going to hit homeowners with a mortgage, anyone with a line of credit and … taxpayers. We speak to Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun about his latest collumn.
The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA.
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TMR - Carmi Levy Interview "Self-driving vehicles could struggle to eliminate most crashes. Driver mistakes play a role in virtually all crashes."
Self-driving vehicles could struggle to eliminate most crashes. Driver mistakes play a role in virtually all crashes.
That’s why automation has been held up as a potential game changer for safety. But autonomous vehicles might prevent only around a third of all crashes if automated systems drive too much like people, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. We speak to Tech Analyst, and Journalist, Carmi Levy.
The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA.
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Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin "Cutting carbohydrates from breakfast may help people with diabetes."
Cutting carbohydrates from breakfast may help people with diabetes. Diabetes, a disease affecting the body’s ability to process blood sugar, affects around 422 million people Trusted Source worldwide, according to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO). Find out all the facts on Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin.
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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At The Movies with Richard Crouse "Transformers, Daliland, Squarring the Circle"
Movie Critic Richard Crouse this week we look at;
• Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
• Daliland
• Squaring The CircleLast Call Podcast with Richard Crouse & Richard Crouse Show are available now on Spotify Apple Podcasts & I heart radio network.
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.
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