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Ottawa parkway officially renamed Kichi Zibi Mikan
The National Capital Commission held a ceremony to unveil the new sign for the Kichi Zībī Mīkan on Friday ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. -
Chamberlain Avenue to reopen to vehicles as wait continues for Percy Street bridge replacement
Champlain Avenue has been closed between Bronson Avenue and Kent Street since early August as part of the preparations for the bridge replacement. -
Youth treated for injuries following assault in Rockland, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police say a youth suffered serious injuries during an assault outside a business in Rockland, Ont. -
Here's why there is a handshake symbol outside three Ottawa police stations
A handshake symbol is now located on parking spaces at police stations in Ottawa, designed to provide a safe place to complete online transactions. -
Ottawa residents lose $250,000 in door-to-door contractor scams over past two weeks, police warn
Ottawa police are urging people to be cautious with door-to-door contractors, after several residents lost a total of $250,000 through door-to-door sales over the past two weeks. -
Here's what you need to know about Ontario's minimum wage increase on Oct. 1
The lowest-paid workers in Ottawa and eastern Ontario will receive a $1.05 an hour pay bump this weekend. -
Operating costs for new Trillium Line expected to be $3.5 million a month
In an email to councillors obtained by CTV News Ottawa, staff say the price tag for the line includes $2.1 million for maintenance costs and more than $1 million for staff, energy and facility costs. -
RCAF colonel facing gun charges in Ontario permanently removed from command of CFB Trenton
The Royal Canadian Air Force has permanently removed Col. Leif Dahl from command of 8 Wing and CFB Trenton, after he was charged with firearms-related offences near Trenton, Ont. -
Trillium Line launch delayed until spring 2024
Passengers will not be boarding the Trillium Line until the spring of 2024, as construction continues on the new north-south light-rail transit line between Bayview Station and Riverside South.
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OAW: The importance of supporting Indigenous businesses around the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Shopping at Indigenous businesses is a simple and direct way of ensuring that support heads directly into Indigenous communities. However, there are sometimes challenges in ensuring that the business is truly providing that direct support.
Jacob Crane, Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program Manager at United College at the University of Waterloo joins Patricia Boal to talk through how far that support can go and steps to take to ensure your money is going that way.
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OAW: Movie Reviews with Keith Whittier: Flora and Son; The Creator; Saw X
Keith Whittier, movie reviewer for Ottawa Life Magazine, is back to run through some of the big movies hitting theatres and streaming with Patricia Boal.
Here’s what Keith is reviewing this week:
- Flora and Son
- The Creator
- Saw X
Tune in every Friday at 10:35am to Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal for the latest Movie Reviews with Keith Whittier!
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OAW: Ottawa Police on the preparedness plan for tackling Panda Game parties this weekend
The Panda Game has a reputation for bringing with it rowdy parties disrupting the Sandy Hill area, including last year seeing a car flipped over.
OPS Superintendent Francois D'Aoust joins Patricia Boal to break down the plan to keep things orderly, including working with community groups and universities to provide alternatives and running smoothly.
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Ottawa At Work - The Big 5 - September 29, 2023
Patricia Boal is joined by CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent and Peggy Taillon of HERA Mission to discuss the top 5 stories of the day.
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The Morning Rush - Brian Lilley - September 29, 2023
Bill Carroll is joined by Toronto Sun writer Brian Lilley to talk about his piece: Wynn hotel in Las Vegas investigates leak of guests' personal details.
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The Morning Rush - Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin - September 29, 2023
Bill Carroll is joined by Dr. Barry Dworkin to talk about how Health Canada approves Pfizer's new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.
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The Morning Rush - At The Movies with Richard Crouse - September 29, 2023
Bill talks to movie Critic Richard Crouse highlighting:
· The Creator (theatres)
· Flora and Son (Apple TV+)
· PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (theatres)
· Saw X (theatres)
· Reptile (Netflix) -
Ottawa Now – Local drivers, active users divided on the future of Queen Elizabeth Driveway
According to a new poll from the Ottawa-Gatineau Hotel Association, local drivers and active users of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway are at odds with its long-term future. President Steve Ball joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.
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Ottawa Now – How today’s ‘Millennial Couples’ are finding the keys to everlasting love
When you get married, the ultimate goal is to live a happy and lengthy life. Nowadays, it seems as though younger couples are building everlasting relationships, which have lasted longer than the ones their parents created. What’s their secret to success? Are they steering away from the relationship norms that their ancestors lived and died on? Kristy Cameron, who is currently engaged, chats with cultural anthropologist Johanna Faigelman. She has studied millennials extensively as the founder of Human Branding Incorporated, a Toronto-based market research and consulting firm.
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