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Quebec businesses celebrate the reopening of the Ottawa-Gatineau boundary
Ontario has lifted the non-essential travel restrictions at the borders with Quebec and Manitoba, allowing residents to travel between the provinces. -
Transit Commission gives green light to $1 billion plan to buy zero-emission buses
Ottawa is one step closer to a zero-emission bus fleet, and becoming the first city in Canada to do so in a big way. -
Residents, businesses in Seaway towns hopeful Canada-U.S. land border will reopen soon
With negotiations ongoing to open the Canada-U.S. land border for travellers again, businesses on both sides of the border are hoping for good news in the days ahead.
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Ottawa Now – ‘It was just such a horrific event for everybody that was involved’: After more than two years of rebuilding and recovering from a massive tornado, a business in Dunrobin is ready to open its doors again
When a series of tornadoes ripped through the National Capital Region in September 2018, homes and businesses in the community of Dunrobin were some of the hardest hit. Now, after more than two years of waiting and rebuilding, a small business in that region is ready to reopen its doors this week. Jodie Bowen is the owner of the Heart & Soul Cafe and Gift Shop and she joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now. -
Ottawa Now – Dr. Etches defends keeping 48-hour buffer of vaccines in freezers as politicians row over supply
Politicians at Queen’s Park and City Hall have been going back and forth about how much vaccines Ottawa has and how much it needs. Mayor Jim Watson has asked the province for 40,000 additional doses to meet demand for second shots this week, but Premier Doug Ford’s government says the city isn’t using what it has and is keeping more doses than necessary in its freezers. Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, says we need that buffer to make sure no appointments are cancelled. She joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now. -
ESS: Overhyped vs. Underplayed
Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, joins Evan Solomon for our weekly segment: Overhyped vs. Underplayed. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. -
ESS: 'A virus on top of a virus' Humber River Hospital hit by cyberattack
Evan Solomon speaks with Barb Collins, CEO of the Humber River Hospital, about a cyberattack that is impacting patient care. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. -
Ottawa At Work - Farhan Iqbal Interview "Security concerns growing for Ottawa mosques?"
Security concerns growing for Ottawa mosques and the Muslim community GUEST: Farhan Iqbal, an imam with the Baitun Naseer mosque in Ottawa Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA -
Ottawa At Work Big Five Stories with Leslie Roberts!
CFRA's Chris Holski and CTV assignment editor John Crupi join Leslie Roberts for Ottawa at Work Big Five Stories. Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA -
The Morning Rush -Gabor Lucas
US seeks to fine Air Canada $25.5 million over slow refunds. Does Air Canada need to pay up soon? WE speak to Gabor Lukacs, founder and coordinator of Air Passenger Rights. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA. -
Trending Today with Matt Harris "Jon Stewart thinks Covid-19 came from where?" "
Jon Stewart made his return to TV last night and made some statements about where he thinks the Covid-19 virus came from. Does he make some valid points? Trending Today with Matt Harris every weekday at 7:50 am on The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll on 580 CFRA Talk. -
Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin "Almost 25% of Covid-19 Patients develop long lasting symptoms?" "
Almost 25% of COVID-19 Patients Develop Long-Lasting Symptoms, According to a New Report. Find out all the facts on Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin. Sunday House Call, Sunday afternoon at 3 on Newstalk 580 CFRA 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.
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Those who test positive will be sent to a government facility to quarantine
"We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue," he said during his speech
Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One Wednesday for the last time as president, leaving behind a legacy of chaos and tumult and a nation bitterly divided
While the first impeachment of Trump last year brought no Republican votes in the House, a small but significant number of leaders and other lawmakers are breaking with the party to join Democrats on Wednesday.
The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday after protesters breached barricades
The Premier says he's speaking with the province's health experts
The decision, met with swift criticism from civil rights advocates and some public officials, threatened to reignite protests that rocked the city after the Aug. 23 shooting that left Jacob Blake paralyzed.
Personal support worker Anita Quidangen was the first to receive the Pfizer vaccine
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AstraZeneca doses from US expected in Canada by the end of March: Procurement minister
"We will receive 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United States within the next week or two." -
St. Patrick's Day revellers urged to follow public health guidelines
The main concern is that gatherings and celebrations could turn into COVID-19 super-spreader events. -
Three mass vaccination clinics open in Toronto today
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Scarborough Town Centre, and the Toronto Congress Centre are all scheduled to open at 11:00 a.m. today. -
CMHA urges province to prioritize mental health sector in next budget
The request comes as a new poll suggests the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has eroded residents' already fragile emotional well-being.
Canada Army Run is no ordinary race! It goes beyond just winning and losing. It’s about pride and determination. From September 10th to 19th run, walk or roll and help raise funds for Support Our Troops and Soldier On, two charities that provide assistance for military members in need and their families. Let’s all go the distance to say Thank You to our troops!