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Plug-in air purifier blamed for row house fire in Craig Henry area
The Ottawa Fire Service says a plug-in air purifier is to blame for a fire on Craig Henry Drive Tuesday. -
Ottawa man arrested in Montreal pimping investigation
Quebec provincial police say an Ottawa man has been arrested in connection with a pimping investigation in Montreal. -
Police watchdog investigating death following police operation in the Pontiac
Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a person died during an interaction with the Surete du Quebec in the Pontiac. -
Anonymous call about a weapon prompts lockdown at Kanata high school
Ottawa police conducted an operation at the school on Katimavik Road just before 9 a.m., warning people would see an "increased police presence." -
Evacuation order extended 48 hours as Centennial Lake fire continues to burn
An evacuation order at Centennial Lake, 150 km west of Ottawa, has been extended for another 48 hours as crews continue to battle the wildfire. -
Three people killed in head-on crash near Carleton Place
Emergency crews responded to a head-on collision on Hwy. 7, west of Tatlock Road, just after 2 p.m. Tuesday. -
VIA Rail temporarily reroutes trains around Cornwall, Ont. after truck falls over the tracks
Ontario Provincial Police say one lane on Hwy. 401 westbound is closed between Boundary Road and County Road 27 near Cornwall following a collision. -
Renfrew opening clean air shelters for residents
Clean air shelters are being opened in Renfrew to provide residents some relief from the wildfire smoke. -
Driver stopped going 200 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa, police say
Ottawa police officers targeted several locations across Ottawa last weekend to address dangerous and aggressive driving.
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VKS: The Daily Debrief - Wednesday panel
Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Kory Teneycke, former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy, Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader and Michele Cadario, CEO of Vanguard Strategy Inc. and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Paul Martin and BC Premier Christy Clark.
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: What is the latest wildfire smoke forecast?
Smoke from wildfires in Canada are triggering air quality alerts in more than a dozen U.S. states. For the latest on smoke conditions and what to expect in the days ahead, Vassy Kapelos is joined by Kelsey McEwen, Chief Meteorologist on CTV Your Morning.
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: What the PGA Tour-LIV merger means for the sport of golf
The PGA Tour's merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf has reignited a debate over sportswashing. To help make sense of the developments, Vassy Kapelos speaks with Declan Hill, an investigative academic and journalist. He specializes in the study of organized crime and corruption in sports and is a professor of investigations at University of New Haven.
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: Bank of Canada raises key interest rate to highest level since 2001
The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate to 4.75%. It’s the highest level in 22 years. Will the bank raise rates further? Vassy Kapelos speaks with Kevin Page, president of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy in Ottawa and a former Parliamentary Budget Officer.
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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OAW: Local athlete representing Canada at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
Kimana Mar is an 18 year old rhythmic gymnast and Algonquin College student who will be attending the Special Olympics World Games coming up later in June in Berlin as part of Team Canada.
She joins Andrew Pinsent to talk about the opportunity and what she's looking forward to.
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OAW: Web Wednesday - Wildfire smoke blankets Ottawa for a third day
Josh Pringle with CTV Ottawa's digital team joins Andrew Pinsent with some of the biggest headlines to discuss for the weekly Web Wednesday segment.
Here's what we're covering this week:
- Wildfire smoke blankets Ottawa for a third day
- Ottawa plans to hire 120 new paramedics after record 1,806 'Level Zero' events in 2022
- After years of delays, ground breaks on the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa
Tune in every Wednesday at 9:50am to Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal for the latest Web Wednesday!
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OAW: Free OrKidstra concert coming up June 14 at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers
The OrKidstra provides opportunities for kids to get hands on, learn, and perform instruments across a variety of skill levels and genres. All talent will be on display on June 14 at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers for a free end of year concert.
Rebecca Russell with OrKidstra and Mateo Porras Gil, a clarinet player and OrKidstra graduate that started in 2015 join Andrew Pinsent to talk about the upcoming event, how the OrKidstra program works and what it means to the kids that get involved.
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Ottawa Now – Despite health concerns, Melatonin usage is on the rise
A new U.S. study says that more adults are taking over-the-counter Melatonin to get to sleep. In fact, some may be so desperate for some much-needed shut-eye that they are using it at dangerously high levels. Published in the American medical journal JAMA, findings from 2018 reveal that Americans were taking more than twice the amount of Melatonin compared to 2008. Kristy Cameron tries to make sense of it all with Dr. Elliott Lee, the Director of The Royal’s Sleep Disorders Clinic.
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Ottawa Now – How our city’s hazy Air Quality could impact animals
Ottawa’s air quality has taken a massive hit in recent days, reaching the worst possible level as fires rage in parts of Ontario and Quebec. How does the poor air quality impact animals? How do we keep our pets safe during these conditions? Dr. Shelley Hutchings is the Chief Veterinarian of the Ottawa Humane Society. She joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.
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