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B.C. teacher running laps in front of Parliament Hill for national school food funding
A Vancouver elementary school teacher is drawing attention to funding for a national school food program by running laps around Parliament Hill. -
Struggling Senators look to move on from quiet yet disappointing November
The Senators went 4-5-0 over a league-low nine games in November and fell into last place in the Eastern Conference with an 8-9-0 record. -
Police investigating anti-Palestinian signs in Ottawa’s south-end
The Ottawa Police say they are aware of hateful posters seen in the south-east end of Ottawa. -
Little Italy grocer to close its doors in alcohol sale dispute with province
A popular Italian grocery store in Ottawa's Little Italy is closing its doors due to a dispute with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario over the sale of alcohol. -
Twin the dog found safe in Kingston after 17 days on the loose
After a long journey exploring the wooded areas near Kingston, Twin the Retriever is safe and sound after 17 days on the run. -
'Messing the city up': Crown lays out 'Freedom Convoy' conspiracy argument
The blockades and 'occupation' of downtown Ottawa streets in 2022 were part of a conspiracy among 'Freedom Convoy' organizers to gridlock the capital in protest against COVID-19 public-health measures, the Crown alleged Thursday. -
Police investigating after man allegedly spreads feces in front of Centretown Islamic centre
The Ottawa Police are looking for the suspect responsible for allegedly smearing feces on the door of the Islamic Care Centre in Centretown last month. -
Over 1,500 Ottawa properties audited under Vacant Unit Tax
The City of Ottawa says it has audited 1,525 properties through the Vacant Unit Tax process, with more residences being subject to a review in the coming months. -
Distress Centre of Ottawa joins new mental health 9-8-8 network
The main mental health crisis hotline for the city of Ottawa is partnering with the new nationwide, three digit suicide crisis helpline launched by the Government of Canada.
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LISTEN HERE: Tips and advice for parents to tackle online extortion following death of 12-year-old in B.C.
Prince George RCMP has reported 62 instances of online sextortion in 2023, which is an increase over 2022's numbers. In one tragic case, a 12-year-old boy has died by suspected suicide following an instance of sextortion.
As children are increasingly targeted by these schemes, Vassy Kapelos speaks with Jennifer Flanagan, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Actua and Cpl. Jennifer Cooper with Prince George RCMP on the threats facing kids and parents online and how to be proactive in addressing them.
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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
It's the one year anniversary of ChatGPT, how has that looked in the classrooms.
CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me.
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: Clean Prosperity director hopes for Canada to make global commitments at COP28
The federal government expects to unveil its delayed oil and gas sector emissions cap during climate talks starting Thursday, underscoring Canada’s position that fossil fuels can still be part of the clean transition as long as their emissions are cut.
Michael Bernstein, Executive Director of Clean Prosperity joins the Vassy Kapelos show to discuss Canada's global commitments and what he would like to see happen at COP28.
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: Science with Dan Riskin – Apology psychology: If you want your “I’m sorry” to really land, do it in a way that breaks gender stereotypes.
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 Thursdays on Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal.
Here's what we're covering this week:
- Apology psychology: If you want your “I’m sorry” to really land, do it in a way that breaks gender stereotypes.
- Could crowd-sourcing be the solution to social media misinformation?
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 – The physical causes of anxiety as we head into the holiday season?
Lianne Phillipson, host of EAT THIS with Lianne on the iHeartRadio talk network, joins Patricia Boal to chat The physical causes of anxiety as we head into the holiday season? .
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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TMR- Peter Menzies Interview "'No concessions' St-Onge says in $100M a year news deal with Google"
'No concessions' St-Onge says in $100M a year news deal with Google. The Canadian government has reached a deal with Google over the Online News Act that will see the tech giant pay $100 million annually to publishers, and continue to allow access to Canadian news content on its platform. We speak to Peter Menzies, Senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, past vice-chair of the CRTC and a former newspaper publisher
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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TMR - Samantha Hailton Interview "Christmas Cheer Breakfast goes down tomorrow at the infinity centre!"
Christmas Cheer Breakfast goes down tomorrow at the infinity centre! We speak to Samantha Hamilton, Christmas Cheer Board Chair.
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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Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin "re's what happens when you see a person who is sick."
Preparing for illness: Here's what happens when you see a person who is sick. New research shows that even just seeing a person who is sick "triggers" a biological response in our bodies to start preparing for illness.
A study by Patricia Lopes, an assistant professor of biology at Chapman University in California, revealed that bodies anticipate the possibility of infection when seeing another person's symptoms. Find out all the facts on Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin.
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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