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Frustration grows as officials warn Ottawa school bus driver shortage could last months
Students in the capital have now been back in class for weeks but a school bus driver shortage isn't getting any better and could last months. -
Gatineau police investigating after adult, two children found dead in Aylmer home
Investigators are treating the deaths as suspicious as the investigation gets underway. -
'Getting our feet under us:' Ottawa restaurants adjust to new COVID-19 vaccine passport
Starting Wednesday, residents 12 and over must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to dine-in at restaurants, and attend bars, gyms, movie theatres, concerts and sporting events.
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ESS: Canadian reflects on being held hostage in Sahara Desert for 450 days
Canadian Edith Blais and her friend were captured by Islamic extremists on a road trip in West Africa in 2018. 450 days later, they escaped their captors and made it to freedom. She describes her experiences to Evan, which is also recounted in her new novel “The Weight of Sand: My 450 Days Held Hostage in the Sahara”. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. -
ESS: Ontario's vaccine certificate program now in effect
Ontario's vaccine certificate program is now in effect, with proof of COVID-19 vaccination now required to access non-essential businesses in Ontario starting today. Evan breaks down everything you need to know with Colin D’Mello, CTV Queen’s Park Bureau Chief. 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 with Leslie Roberts - BIG 5 Sept. 22nd, 2021
Every day with bring you the five biggest stories you need to know. Joining Leslie today as always is CFRA's Chris Holski and CTV's John Crupi -
Matt’s Trending Clips! Did Gillian Anderson talk to Margaret Thatcher?
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: Should nursing home workers be required to get the vaccine?
Health-care and nursing home workers could face vaccine mandate, says Ontario’s chief medical officer. Should they? Dr. Barry Dworkin weighs in. -
The Morning Rush - Interview - Diane Deans - City of Ottawa Councillor for Gloucester-Southgate Ward
Now that we're hearing the LRT train derailed before entering station Tremblay, then travelled across a bridge, says the TSB. What does it mean for our beleaguered LRT system? Councillor Diane Deans joins the Morning Rush to explain why. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA. -
The Morning Rush "Behind The Scenes Morning Meeting!"
Every morning at 5 o'clock we let you look behind the curtains to the Morning Rush morning meeting with Bill Carroll. We talk about what's trending today, all the topics, and interviews for The Morning Rush show. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA. -
Ottawa Now – ‘It's no small thing for people to lose an hour of their day’: Transit users considering other options after Confederation Line derailment
The Confederation Line is unlikely to return to full-service for the next three weeks as RTM works to determine the cause of Sunday’s derailment. Until service is back at full-strength, R1 buses are being deployed. Rory Lewis, a frequent transit user in Canada’s Capital, says the R1 buses have already added up to an hour to his daily commute. It’s gotten to the point where he and his partner have considered leasing a car due to the continued LRT problems and safety concerns. Rory joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now. -
ESS: Meet 'Canadian Dave', the man who helped 100 people escape Afghanistan
David Lavery, also known as 'Canadian Dave,' is an ex-special forces soldier with the Canadian Armed Forces. He tells Evan Solomon the story of how he helped to get at least 100 people out of Afghanistan in the final days of the Taliban's takeover. Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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Atlético Ottawa is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Ottawa! The club competes in the Canadian Premier League and plays its home games at TD Place Stadium.
Bruyère is proud to be launching our inaugural Bruyère Month this September presented by Emond Harnden. Bruyère Month is a month dedicated to sharing with our community how Bruyère is moving people in an effort to raise funds to advance care and research #bemoved.
The Kidney Walk is a special opportunity to come together in support of your loved ones living with kidney disease. This year, participants will chart their own path and walk in their own neighbourhood. You choose the route; you choose whether to walk with your team, family or social circle!
The Directors of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society are pleased to invite you to the 165th Metcalfe Fair. Our focus is on planning events that will honour our agricultural roots, along with our homecraft and other Fair traditions that will provide plenty of opportunity for the whole family to be involved.
Choose your route, start fundraising and whatever distance you travel, you’ll go twice as far for CHEO kids thanks to the generous sponsors RBC and Accora Village who will be matching every dollar up to $50,000! Your fundraising dollars will stay local and help support youth mental health programs at CHEO.