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Hydro damage 'significantly worse' than the ice storm and tornadoes, Hydro Ottawa says
Hydro Ottawa says the damage from Saturday's storm is "simply beyond comprehension", and is "significantly worse" than the 1998 ice storm and the tornadoes that hit the capital three years ago. -
Ottawa's mayor recommends people work from home for the next few days
Mayor Jim Watson is asking Ottawa residents to work from home over the next few days following the long weekend as the clean up continues from Saturday's devastating storm. -
The CHEO Telethon kicks off a two-week online campaign
The CHEO Telethon officially kicked off on Monday, introducing you to the six CHEO families that will be profiled during this year's telethon in support of the children's hospital. -
Slight chance of showers for the final day of the long weekend in Ottawa
A pleasant spring day is in the forecast for the final day of the Victoria Day long weekend. -
More than 150,000 Ottawa homes and businesses still without power following the storm
Hydro Ottawa says it could take three to four days to restore power to tens of thousands of Ottawa homes and businesses following Saturday's powerful storm. -
Ontario Liberal leader visiting storm-ravaged parts of eastern Ontario
Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca will be touring storm-damaged parts of eastern Ontario today. -
What to do with spoiled food after a power outage
Power has been out for hundreds of thousands of people in Ottawa for more than a full day, which means food is spoiling in fridges and freezers across the city. -
OCDSB urges families to prepare for school interruptions Tuesday following storm
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is asking families to prepare for possible school disruptions Tuesday after Saturday’s major storm. -
What is a 'derecho'? Climatologist explains Saturday's powerful storm
The storm that moved across Ontario and Quebec Saturday is known as a “derecho”, a powerful kind of windstorm that is long lasting and far-reaching.
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CFRA Live – A look at where the Ontario election campaign stands heading into the long weekend
As we head into the Victoria Day weekend, the post-debate poll numbers are starting to roll in. This comes as all PC candidates have been instructed to cancel all media hits until further notice. What should we expect from the campaign trail next week? Sabrina Nanji covers Ontario politics for the Queens Park Observer and she joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live. -
CFRA Live – Bilingual crime-thriller making waves on AppleTV
A bilingual crime-thriller called ‘Now And Then’ is creating a lot of buzz on AppleTV. The creators of the show are being praised for moving away from the ‘insulting’ manner in which Hollywood has portrayed Latino characters. Popternative’s Peter Roumeliotis joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live. -
Ottawa Now – Designed to relieve short-term pain, Canadian study finds that anti-inflammatory drugs could led to chronic pain down the road
If you sprain your ankle, and you are craving instant pain relief, how long does it take for you to bring out the Advil bottle? While it might prove effective in the short-term, a new Canadian study says you might pay the price down the road. It finds that using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids after injury could increase your chances of developing chronic pain. Jeffrey Mogil, a Professor of Psychology at McGill University and the main author behind this study, joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now. -
Ottawa Now – ‘When you go to renovate your kitchen, things don’t always go as quickly as you’d like’: Mayor Watson delivers an update on the incoming stages of LRT service
Work is underway to build Ottawa’s LRT services into the Southern, Eastern, and Western portions of the city. Due to COVID hurdles and supply chain issues, some of those light rail deadlines are going to be pushed back. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson delivers the latest update on Ottawa Now and specifies when we could hear additional news about the ongoing projects. -
Ottawa Now – ‘It’s not who we are’: Demonstrators push back against controversial French-language bill
A new French-language bill has sparked plenty of controversy in Quebec over the past few weeks. In recent days, a veterinarian was barred from her occupation in the province because she did not pass her language test. Today, Bill 96 sparked a last-minute protest, as organizers voiced their concerns over the unintended consequences that this confusing legislation could inflict on the province’s culture, not to mention Quebec’s economy and its post-secondary institutions. Linda Vanderlee and Kate Greenland attended Friday’s demonstrations and they join Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now. -
Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts - The Big 5
Leslie Roberts starts the show with CFRA reporter Chris Holski and CFRA producer Andrew Pinscent. Together the panel breaks down the top stories of the day. Trending topics today consist of stories from Steven Del Duca committing to pay 50% of stage three of Ottawa’s LRT to ongoing public transit issues and many more. Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA -
The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll - Brian Lilley “Does Pierre Poilievre need to explain himself? Or is he being over criticized?”
As the election trail continues to heat up, Bill Carroll talks with Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun giving us the most recent updates on the upcoming provincial vote. Today, focused on Liberal leader Steven Del Duca and his recent difficulty in gaining traction. Host of Nothing with Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun every Friday at 9:05 am on The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll. -
The Morning Rush - Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin “New Covid variant found in Ontario where should our level of concern be?”
Today in Bill Carroll’s daily conversation with Dr. Barry Dworkin they speak about the 1000 new cases of Omicron subvariant BA 2.20 found in Ontario. 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. -
The Morning Rush - At The Movies with Richard Crouse
In preparation for the weekend Bill Carroll has his weekly conversation with movie critic Richard Crouse. Today Richard is highlighting Downton Abbey: A New Era, Men, The Valet, and Chip ‘N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers. At the Movies with Richard Crouse every Friday at 6:35 am and 8:35 am on The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll on News Talk 580 CFRA.
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Celebrate 70 years with the Canadian Tulip Festival this May 13 - 23 in Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake. Admission to our Platinum Jubilee is FREE, Programming runs from 10 am to 11 pm daily. Play, Shop, and WIN with daily prizes, Bingo and so much more! Enjoy free nightly movies with the NFB, and experience our NEW blacklight boardwalk to see like a pollinator!
A show featuring 6 Monster trucks: Bounty Hunter, Scarlet Bandit, Avenger, Rage, Red Baron, Iron Outlaw & Anger Management . Plus freestyle and back flip motocross, mountain bike races and much more! Buy your VIP passes at the on-site souvenir kiosks so you can get down to the track, meet the drivers and see the Monster trucks up close.
Canada has some of the highest rates of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world. Yet people don't always talk about these devastating diseases. Let everyone living with Crohn’s or colitis know that they’re not alone. Join thousands of Canadians on Sunday, June 5th for the annual Gutsy Walk happening in communities across Canada.
Imagine Monet, the immersive exhibition created by Annabelle Mauger, Julien Baron and art historian Androula Michael. Imagine Monet offers more than 200 paintings created by one of the founders of Impressionism Claude Monet. The viewer is literally immersed in the heart of the artist’s paintings.
100 Holes of Hope is an annual charity golf marathon where participants – or as we like to call them, Golf Warriors – play 100 holes of golf in one day… or at least give it their best shot. Golf Warriors will need to raise funds through pledges in order to participate. The event will take place Monday August 8, 2022 at one of Ottawa’s premier golf courses, Loch March Golf & Country Club. Through events like the 100 Holes of Hope Golf Marathon, we raise money for and awareness of local health-related charities that advance physical and mental wellness for those in need within our community.
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