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Have food waste? Let worms create compost for you in this indoor habitat
If you want to create compost, but don't have the outdoor space to do it, a box of worms could do the trick. -
Stained glass shining bright for new hobbyists
With the COVID-19 pandemic and its recurring lockdowns, people are finding new ways to keep busy and it is colourful glass that is shining a light on some of the darkest days. -
City, NCC responding to reports of large parties in local parks
The National Capital Commission says it is working with the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health on additional steps to enforce public health measures in local parks.
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ESS: Man searches for friends who helped ship him overseas in a crate in 1965
In 1965, Brian Robson was 19 and working in Australia. He wanted to go home to the U.K., but couldn't afford the travel expenses. So he hatched a plan to mail himself home in a crate, and recently wrote a book about it called The Crate Escape. He talks to Evan Solomon about the adventure, and his search for the men who helped him. 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 Big Five Stories with Leslie Roberts!
CFRA's Matt Guite and CTV's John Crupi joins Lesley Roberts to discuss the Big Five stories 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 - Dr. Paul Roumeliotis Interview "Doctors warn of possible fourth wave?" "
Doctor warns of the possible fourth wave if Ontario reopens too soon after the third. - PLUS - Will the rate of vaccinations in our area start to slow down, or can we keep this up? GUEST: Dr. Paul Roumeliotis - Medical Officer of Health for the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, and Chair of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health -
The Morning Rush - Igor Grossmann Interview "What are the best ways to deal with pandemic fatigue?"
How to deal with pandemic fatigue leading to some people not following public health measures, and why people might not be interested in doing so even as cases rise. Igor Grossmann, associate professor of psychology at the University of Waterloo and creator of the World After COVID project The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA. -
The Morning Rush -Jordan St. John "Will this be the end of the beer store?"
When the current arrangement is up, could this be the end of the Beer Store? Why? We are joined by Jordan St. John, author of “Lost Breweries of Toronto” and co-author of the “Ontario Beer Guide,” columnist, instructor. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA. -
Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin "People are behaving probably but less leeway with variants?"
1 In 3 COVID-19 Survivors Have Neurological Or Psychiatric Problems Within 6 Months. Why is this latest lockdown not slowing down the numbers? We find out 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. -
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. -
Dr. Amit Arya: "Family doctors, honestly, should be in charge of this (vaccine) rollout"
Joining Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live is Dr. Amit Arya, a palliative care physician at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. -
OC Transpo union calling for transit employees to be vaccinated immediately
Joining Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live is Clint Crabtree, president of ATU Local 279.
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COVID-19 AROUND THE PROVINCE
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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.