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Man dies near homeless camp in Gatineau, Que.
The coroner's office is investigating the death of a man at a homeless encampment in Gatineau, Que., the second death near the Robert Guertin Centre in a month. -
Ottawa issues $400,000 in fines for violating winter weather parking ban during first storm of the season
Bylaw officers buried Ottawa motorists in parking tickets for violating the winter weather parking ban during the first significant snowstorm of the season. -
Shooting at Hull home had the wrong target, Gatineau police say
No one was hurt when several shots were fired at a home on rue Saint-Hyacinthe at approximately 12 a.m. on Wednesday. -
Here's how much more it's expected to cost to feed a family of 4 in Canada next year
A new report by more than 30 researchers is estimating how much food will cost in 2024 and how much money it will take to feed families. -
Bundle up! Cold temperatures to grip Ottawa for the next two days
A cold and snowy Thursday is in the forecast for the city of Ottawa, but relief is on the way this weekend from the bone-chilling temperatures. -
Ottawa home sales slow as interest rate brings about hesitancy
Ottawa's real estate market typically slows down during the colder months of the year, and this year is shaping up to be no exception. -
Toy Mountain grows as Ottawa firefighters drop off thousands of toys
As the need this year continues to grow, so does the mountain of toys at Toy Mountain headquarters. On Wednesday morning, the Ottawa Professional Firefighters' Association dropped off thousands of toys collected from the Help Santa Toy Parade and Santa's Parade of Lights in Orléans. -
Looking for unique Christmas gifts? The Originals Christmas Craft Sale is now on
For many, it’s an annual tradition—the Originals Christmas Craft Sale. Since 1974, it has been a destination for those looking to buy unique gifts. -
No fare freeze coming for Ottawa transit riders in 2024
Ottawa city council has voted against freezing OC Transpo fares for a second year in a row. Fares will go up 2.5 per cent in 2024.
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VKS: 'Simple stories well told are the way to go' - marketing expert examines Poilievres housing video.
Éric Blais President at Headspace Marketing Inc. joins Vassy to examine the recently released housing video by opposition leader Pierre Poilievre.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.
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VKS: ‘We’re back to square one’ – Canadian struggling to communicate with family in Gaza
Ola Alanqar is a Canadian with family members stranded in Gaza as Israel’s war against Hamas continues and expands into the south of the Strip. She tells Vassy Kapelos the government needs to do more to help displaced families escape.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.
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VKS: The Daily Debrief - Thursday panel
Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail, Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.
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VKS: Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin
Do people with social anxiety benefit from therapy, even when it’s virtual therapy?
CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me.
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OAW: Improved accessibility measures needed for 8 million Canadians with disabilities, advocate says
New numbers from StatsCan shows that 27% of Canadians over 15 -- roughly 8 million people -- have at least one disability as of 2022, which is nearly double the amount noted 10 years ago.
With that increase in mind, Heather Walkus, national chair of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, tells Patricia Boal this is an opportunity to inform policy decision and improve accessibility measures nationwide.
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OAW: Can kids and teens safely use melatonin to help with sleep? An expert weighs in
Pediatricians and experts have noticed an increase in kids and teens using melatonin to get to sleep; in some cases, with youngers kids, in order to help the parents get some sleep as well. Are there any medical or safety risks taking this approach with kids rather than adults?
Dr. Reshma Amin, Director of Sleep Medicine and Long-term Ventilation at SickKids joins Patricia Boal to discuss how melatonin works and what you need to know about its potential use with kids.
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OAW: Science with Dan Riskin -- You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but this Australian mosquito picks a frog’s nose
Dan Riskin, CTV’s Science and Technology Specialist, rounds up the most interesting, strange, and fascinating headlines from the science and tech worlds and teaches you a little something on Thursdays on Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal.
Here's what we're covering this week:
Tune in every Thursday at 10:35am to Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal for the latest Science with Dan Riskin!
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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OAW: EAT THIS with Lianne Phillipson – Beat Brain Fog to Boost your Focus
Lianne Phillipson, host of EAT THIS with Lianne on the iHeartRadio talk network, joins Patricia Boal to chat Beat Brain Fog to Boost your Focus.
For more of Lianne, tune into EAT THIS with Lianne at 11am Sundays on 580 CFRA, or tune into Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal every Thursday at 10:05am for the latest!
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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OAW Top Stories of the Day "These food items will continue to be 'volatile' in price next year:"
Ottawa At Work with Patricia Boal Top Stories of the day featuring CFRA’s Chris Holski & Jennifer Stewart, President and CEO, Syntax Strategic.
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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