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Seven vehicles damaged in chain-reaction crash on Hwy. 50 in Gatineau
The Surete du Quebec responded to reports of a collision involving several vehicles on Hwy. 50, near St-Louis, at approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. -
OC Transpo apologizes for cancelled bus trips this spring
The city’s transit commission was told 96.7 per cent of scheduled trips were completed between Jan. 1 and May 14 this year, compared to 99.2 per cent during the same period last year. -
Here's what's open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what's open and closed in Ottawa over the Victoria Day long weekend. -
Police investigating incident involving airsoft gun in Carleton Place
Police received a report from a passerby of a female sitting in a vehicle holding a gun in a parking lot on John Street at approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. -
Two new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa Wednesday
Ottawa Public Health is reporting two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday and another drop in hospitalization figures. -
Ottawa firefighters extinguish literal dumpster fire
Ottawa firefighters quickly put out a dumpster fire in the west end Wednesday morning that caused a plume of thick black smoke visible from the surrounding area. -
National Arts Centre workers vote to strike
Unionized workers at the National Arts Centre have voted in favour of a strike mandate. -
Live updates: Prince Charles and Camilla visit Ottawa
Follow along for live updates on Prince Charles and his wife Camilla's visit to Ottawa on Wednesday. -
Plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures in Ottawa on Wednesday
It will be a beautiful spring day in the capital on Wednesday with plenty of sunshine throughout the day.
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ESS: Kraft Dinner soft serve to make its Calgary Stampede debut
The Calgary Stampede has released the list of midway food that will debut this year. The additions include pizza with cow tongue, hotdogs with worms on it, and Kraft Dinner soft serve. Kyle Russell, director of Calgary Stampede programming, describes to Evan what guests can expect with each offering. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @EvanSolomonShow. -
ESS: The War Room panel
Evan Solomon hosts 'The War Room' political panel discussion with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather, Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader, and Tim Powers, chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @EvanSolomonShow. -
Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts - The Big 5
Starting the show with the top and trending stories of the day Leslie Roberts is joined by CFRA’s Chris Holski and CTV’s John Crupi. Today the panel is discussing the Royal trip to the Capital, NDP leader’s arrival in Ottawa, more high school dress code concerns, and much more. Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA -
The Morning Rush - Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin “Why do we still tan? Is it doing more harm than good to our skin?”
Joined by Dr. Barry Dworkin for his daily conversation, Bill Carroll and Dr. Dworkin discuss tanning, why we still do it and the effects the sun has on our skin. 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 - Reputation Rescue with Karen Gordon "Liberal party dropping three candidates in as many days, is their reputation dropping just as fast?"
Joining the show for her weekly segment, Karen Gordon from Gordon Strategies talks with Bill about the state of the Liberal party’s reputation after dropping three candidates in as many days. Reputation Rescue with Karen Gordon on The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll at 6:35 & 8:30 am Wednesdays on News Talk 580 CFRA. -
The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll - The Morning Meeting
Bill Caroll breaks down the top stories of the day with producer Matt Harris. Together complaining the topics to be discussed further in the show, in this behind the scenes look at The Morning Rush. 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. -
Ottawa Now – After a dress code blitz caused a stir on social media, local school board begins the conversation to restore trust with students
A controversial dress code blitz created quite the social media stir last week, as hundreds of students at Beatrice-Desloges High School made their voices heard. Students, mostly female, were pulled out of class at the Orleans school last Thursday to confirm whether or not their attire followed the rules. The school board responsible says they would look at changing the enforcement of the school’s dress code and they would also examine the dress code itself. What has happened since those conversations? Kristy Cameron is joined by Jason Dupuis, the Superintendent of Education at Ottawa’s French Catholic School Board, and Daniel Boudria, a School Board Trustee for Cumberland Ward. -
Ottawa Now – Shortage of glass bottles creating a massive hangover for local distilleries
The threat of COVID-19 in indoor settings, combined with sharp upticks in new cases, served as a gut-punch to the bottom-line of several restaurants. The curveballs didn’t stop last year, either. Today, a new threat is causing massive hangovers for these businesses. It’s a glass bottle shortage stemming from supply chain issues caused by the pandemic. The owner of a micro-distillery located in Kanata says his business was recently reduced to selling spirits in maple syrup bottles, adding that newer bottles might not be seen until 2023. Adam Brierley from Ogham Craft Spirits outlines the current challenges that lie ahead for his company on Ottawa Now. -
ESS: Parents under investigation after letting 6-year-old son run full marathon
Ben Crawford is defending his decision to allow his six-year-old son to run a full marathon alongside his family. He explains to Evan how the decision was made and the public reaction that came out of it. Then, we take your texts and calls. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @EvanSolomonShow.
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Celebrate 70 years with the Canadian Tulip Festival this May 13 - 23 in Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake. Admission to our Platinum Jubilee is FREE, Programming runs from 10 am to 11 pm daily. Play, Shop, and WIN with daily prizes, Bingo and so much more! Enjoy free nightly movies with the NFB, and experience our NEW blacklight boardwalk to see like a pollinator!
An authentic east coast kitchen party that brings together Ottawa-Gatineau for a night filled with fresh lobster, lively east coast music & dancing, a chance to take home amazing gifts and prizes from sponsors, while raising money to help enhance the quality of life of people living with disabilities. It supports the work of ABLE2, the small but powerful charity with a big purpose: the only organization in Ottawa that supports people of all ages across the disability spectrum and their families to live life as valued members of our city. It’s where Good Food Meets a Good Cause for a Great Time!
Country superstar Brett Kissel is bringing his 'SHOWTIME!' tour to The Arena at TD Place on May 20 with Special Guest Jess Moskaluke.
A show featuring 6 Monster trucks: Bounty Hunter, Scarlet Bandit, Avenger, Rage, Red Baron, Iron Outlaw & Anger Management . Plus freestyle and back flip motocross, mountain bike races and much more! Buy your VIP passes at the on-site souvenir kiosks so you can get down to the track, meet the drivers and see the Monster trucks up close.
Canada has some of the highest rates of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world. Yet people don't always talk about these devastating diseases. Let everyone living with Crohn’s or colitis know that they’re not alone. Join thousands of Canadians on Sunday, June 5th for the annual Gutsy Walk happening in communities across Canada.
Imagine Monet, the immersive exhibition created by Annabelle Mauger, Julien Baron and art historian Androula Michael. Imagine Monet offers more than 200 paintings created by one of the founders of Impressionism Claude Monet. The viewer is literally immersed in the heart of the artist’s paintings.
100 Holes of Hope is an annual charity golf marathon where participants – or as we like to call them, Golf Warriors – play 100 holes of golf in one day… or at least give it their best shot. Golf Warriors will need to raise funds through pledges in order to participate. The event will take place Monday August 8, 2022 at one of Ottawa’s premier golf courses, Loch March Golf & Country Club. Through events like the 100 Holes of Hope Golf Marathon, we raise money for and awareness of local health-related charities that advance physical and mental wellness for those in need within our community.
with Special Guests Cheap Trick