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Gatineau police investigating apparent assault in Hull
Gatineau police say a man was seriously injured in an apparent attack in the Hull sector Wednesday. -
Truck held together with bungee cord pulled off the road in eastern Ontario
Quinte OPP says officers stopped the vehicle on Trenton-Frankford Road on Wednesday with a bungee rope stretching across the back of the truck. -
Meet Zedd! CHEO's new therapeutic clown
CHEO introduced its new therapeutic clown to patients and the public on Wednesday. Zedd takes over for Mollypenny, who retired last year. -
One of three aggressive turkeys leaves Mud Lake
The National Capital Commission says one of three aggressive turkeys roaming around Mud Lake in Ottawa's west end has left the area, while the other two are keeping their distance from humans. -
Kingston, Ont. loses 2024 Memorial Cup hosting bid to Saginaw, Mich.
The Kingston Frontenacs' bid to host the 2024 Memorial Cup tournament was unsuccessful. The Canadian Hockey League says the annual tournament will be hosted in Saginaw, Mich. next year. -
Federal and Quebec governments reach agreement in principle to fund Gatineau tram project: Mayor
The federal and Quebec governments have come to an agreement in principle to provide infrastructure funding in Gatineau that could help advance the future tram project, mayor France Bélisle says. -
City disappointed there is no new money for OC Transpo in federal, Ontario budgets
Ottawa's interim city manager says the city is "disappointed" that there was no new funding for public transit in neither the federal nor Ontario budgets, and city officials will continue to pursue funding from the upper levels of government to address a gap in transit revenue. -
Ottawa man accused of selling stolen laptops online
Ottawa police say they launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from a person who purchased a new laptop through an online platform. -
COVID-19 levels in Ottawa high but holding steady
A steady level of COVID-19 continues to be detected in Ottawa according to the latest reporting from Ottawa Public Health.
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VKS: 'Very, very positive' - Auto manufacturers pleased with government's response to U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
The 2023 federal budget, tabled Tuesday, includes tax incentives for electric vehicle manufacturers and a boost to clean economy spending. It is a "very, very positive" response to the United States' Inflation Reduction Act, Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, tells Vassy Kapelos.
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 - Wednesday panel
Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, Kory Teneycke, former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and 2022 campaign manager for the Ontario PCs, and Kathleen Monk, principal owner of Monk + Associates.
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: Breaking down the 2023 federal budget
Desjardins' Senior Director in Canadian Economics, Randall Bartlett, joins Patricia Boal to get into the numbers of the 2023 federal budget, get a sense of what programs work, what's missing, and the impact of extended deficits on inflation.
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OAW: BC limited sales of Ozempic to non-Canadians fearing shortage of drug used by some for weight loss
Ozempic, a drug intended to be used for diabetes, has also been touted for its weight loss properties and has seen a spike in popularity and demand.
Authorities in BC have seen a surge in Americans crossing the border just for access to supply and are limiting that to avoid a shortage.
Dr. Christopher Labos, a cardiologist and medical writer with a degree in epidemiology, joins Patricia Boal to break down what the drug does, its popularity, and supply concerns.
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OAW: NHL poised to re-evaluate its Pride nights following player refusals
During his visit to Ottawa earlier this week NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league intends to "re-evaluate" its Pride nights following a series of high profile refusals from players Marc and Eric Staal as well as James Reimer.
Toby Whitfield, executive director of Capital Pride, joins Patricia Boal to talk through what that should look like as well as issues from a recent OCDSB meeting.
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Ottawa At Work Big Five Stories "Overflow crowd turned away at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board meeting"
Ottawa At Work Big Five stories of the day featuring CFRA’s Chris Holski and John Crupi, CTV Ottawa Assignment Editor.
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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The Morning Rush - Nick Morabito Interview "Overflow crowd turned away at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board"
Overflow crowd turned away at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board meeting. We speak to Nick Morabito, Ottawa-area parent of 4 OCDSB Students.
The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA.
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The Morning Rush - Jordan Bitlove Interview "Bitlove takes immediate ownership of Torstar" "
Jordan Bitove takes immediate ownership of Torstar, Neil Oliver to become Torstar CEO
The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA.
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