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Volunteers needed as floodwaters in West Carleton come 'within a whisker' of 2017 level
Floodwaters on the Ottawa River are expected to peak and begin slowly dropping over the next several days, but until that happens, residents continue to deal with flooded properties. -
One person critically injured in crash east of Ottawa
Ontario Provincial Police say one person has suffered "life-altering injuries" after a crash on Highway 417 to the east of Ottawa. -
Panel selecting next City of Ottawa manager to receive secret list of candidates Friday
The firm hired to find a new manager for the city of Ottawa will be presenting its secret list of candidates to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and a panel of three councillors this coming week. -
OC Transpo to assess Twitter reversal on API fees
Just one day after OC Transpo announced it would no longer tweet daily bus route cancellations, blaming newly implemented charges by Twitter, the social media company reversed course. -
A bright, sunny and dry Saturday in store for Ottawa
A bright, sunny and dry Saturday is in store for Ottawa. An extended period of dry, sunny weather is ahead, which is good news for people experiencing flooding in the region after several days of rain. -
Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey
King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony built on ancient traditions at a time when the British monarchy faces an uncertain future. -
Ottawa Humane Society looks to end cycle of homeless cats
The Ottawa Humane Society is urging people to spay or neuter your cat and keep the animals indoors, in a bid to end the cycle of homeless cats in the city of Ottawa this summer. -
Ottawa marks Red Dress Day to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
May 5 is Red Dress Day, the national day to honour and bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. -
A day fit for a King: Ottawa residents get set to take in the first royal coronation in 70 years
Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be setting the alarm early on Saturday to be able to watch the coronation of King Charles III on television, but some made the trip across the pond to witness the moment in person.
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Ottawa Now – ‘You cross the line ... when it becomes covert, coercive and corrupt...'
No word yet on whether or not the Canadian government will be expelling a Chinese diplomat accused of targeting Conservative MP Michael Chong and his relatives in Hong Kong. What happens next? Colton Praill is joined by Elliot Tepper, professor of International Relations at Carleton University, to discuss the latest.
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OAW: More work needs to be done for MMIWG on Red Dress Day
Red Dress Day marks the national day for awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and the head of the Native Women's Association of Canada says we're in a crisis on these issues right now.
NWAC President Carol McBride joins Andrew Pinsent with more.
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OAW: Local councillor says proposed bag-and-tag garbage system will be a "nightmare"
The city has proposed to introduce a partial pay-as-you-throw garbage system that would introduce tags for garbage bags limited to 55 a year.
George Darouze, Osgoode Ward Councillor, tells Andrew Pinsent he thinks the system would have issues in rural areas and will be a "nightmare" for residents.
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OAW: Movie Reviews with Keith Whittier: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Love Again, Sisu
Keith Whittier, movie reviewer for Ottawa Life Magazine, is back to run through some of the big movies hitting theatres and streaming with Andrew Pinsent.
Here’s what Keith is reviewing this week:
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Love Again
- Sisu
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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The Morning Rush - Brian Lilley - May 5th, 2023
Bill Carroll is joined by Toronto Sun writer Brian Lilley to talk about his piece on Trudeau's department being sent a report of China threatening MP.
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The Morning Rush - Allan Hubley: "We've got to stop punishing residents."
Councillor for Kanata South Allan Hubley joins Bill Carroll on The Morning Rush to talk about Ottawa's new bag tag policy that will charge $3 for extra garbage bags.
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The Morning Rush - Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin - May 5th, 2023
Bill Carroll is joined by Dr. Barry Dworkin to talk about Lilly drug slowing Alzheimer's progression by 35 percent in trial.
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The Morning Rush - At The Movies with Richard Crouse - May 5th, 2023
Bill talks to movie Critic Richard Crouse highlighting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Acidman, and Carmen.
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The Morning Rush - The Morning Meeting - May 5th, 2023
Bill starts the show discussing the top stories of the day producer Katherine Colbert and CTV Morning Live’s Stefan Keyes & Rosey Edeh.
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PTBM raises funds for community resources, organizations, and programs that help empower and educate youth in their mission towards inclusion and anti-bullying. 2023 PTBM Gala is taking place on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The event is sold out but you can still participate & help raise money for PTBM by bidding on online silent auction items.
If you're looking for 9 or more tickets, please contact us at 613-232-6767 X 8385
The CN Cycle for CHEO is a fantastic way to get active all while supporting oncology care and research. The event will be taking place on Sunday, May 7th this year. Every year an average of 500 children and youth are in treatment at CHEO. The routes start and finish at the Canadian War Museum, with 70km, 35km and 15km bike route options, and 2km and 5km walks.
Join Kids Help Phone at BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk in support of youth mental health in Canada. The Walk is a five-kilometre, family-friendly event that takes place in over 15 in-person and virtual locations across Canada. Right now, youth in Canada are in crisis. One that affects us all. Help should not be hard to find. No matter where a young person lives, or what they’re experiencing, they deserve support that recognizes their unique mental health needs. Kids Help Phone has an ambition to transform access to more equitable resources through the power of technology, data and innovation. With our Canada-wide community of supporters, we’re talking about radical landscape change to Canada’s mental health ecosystem. With your contribution to youth mental health at BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk, we can unlock hope for more young people to thrive, explore their identity and navigate life in an increasingly complex world. Together. To participate in the Walk, you can register, donate, join a team or create your own team today!
This unique event brings together hundreds of high-profile guests from many sectors, including the most prominent business, political, community leaders, and media, to help ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities raise funds to provide the tools, choices and connections that empower people with disabilities in Ottawa to build lives of meaning and joy. Guests can expect a delicious meal (choice of lobster, beef & vegan), east coast music, networking and curated auction items and prizes. Tickets are on sale until April 25. All aboard for Evening in the Maritimes - a CLAWsome and iconic Ottawa fundraising event!
The Canadian Tulip Festival is joining forces with the Royal Canadian Navy for the Festival’s 71st edition in Commissioners Park, among 306,000 tulips at Dow’s Lake in Ottawa. Celebrating the Naval Reserve Centennial, the Festival will highlight the role brave citizen sailors played during the struggle for Dutch liberation in the Second World War. Don’t miss the Opening Ceremonies being held on May 13th, at 11am on Queen Elizabeth Dr. with a Cannon Salute! Be there to experience the FREE festival, or purchase a guided walking tour for $10. Road closures - Sat & Sunday, May 13 / 14, May 20 / 21 on Queen Elizabeth Dr, between Preston and Torrington Ave. Closing ceremony Torchlight Procession at 9:45pm, beginning at HMCS Carleton, Monday, May 22.
Live music: Zachary Martin.
For over 30 years, Carp Farmers Market has been providing the community a connection to local food producers, a great shopping experience. Huge selection of local, nutritious produce, meats, baked goods, prepared meals and unique handmade products. Promoting local agriculture, a great place to shop, spend a Saturday morning enjoying delicious treats, live music and make new connections and visit with friends (Dog friendly destination). Support small agricultural producers who take great care in bringing their best to the market. On some weekends we have featured events such as: Garlic Fest all month of August, Halloween Market for the kids to dress up, community booths such as the local fire department which share educational and safety information. These take place on a schedule rather than weekly.
Herb Alpert and his wife, the Grammy award-winning vocalist Lani Hall, and their incredible band, perform an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, some Beatles, some classic Tijuana Brass & Brazil ’66 songs as well as many surprises. The shows are informal as Herb loves to answer questions from the audience about his and Lani’s music careers, A&M Records and the many iconic artists they have both worked with over the past 50 years. The 2022 tour features a giant video screen that displays hundreds of classic photos, videos and various memorabilia from Herb & Lani’s music careers. A really exciting show from two legendary performers!
Herb Alpert and his wife, the Grammy award-winning vocalist Lani Hall, and their incredible band, perform an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, some Beatles, some classic Tijuana Brass & Brazil ’66 songs as well as many surprises. The shows are informal as Herb loves to answer questions from the audience about his and Lani’s music careers, A&M Records and the many iconic artists they have both worked with over the past 50 years. The 2022 tour features a giant video screen that displays hundreds of classic photos, videos and various memorabilia from Herb & Lani’s music careers. A really exciting show from two legendary performers!