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The Morning Rush - Ottawa commissions project to track 'news deserts' in Canada
Andrew Pinsent is joined by professor emerita at Toronto Metropolitan University's journalism school, April Lindgren, to talk about what a 'news desert' is, why there's been a decline in local news, and what is being done to counteract the decline.
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The Morning Rush - Hilary Duff jokes and compares herself to Lebron James on stage in Philadelphia
Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill and is joined by his producer Steve Bunda to talk about the trending topic of the day!
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The Morning Rush - Businesses at ByWard Market’s Vendor Village express frustrations over upcoming changes
Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill and is joined by Rideau-Vanier ward councillor Stephanie Plante to talk about the grievances vendors have, and what changes are coming to try and bring more life to the market.
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The Morning Rush - AFC, UEFA, CONCACAF accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill and is joined by Former NHL president, CEO and co-owner of multiple franchises, and current advisor to potential expansion partners, Anthony LeBlanc, to discuss FIFAs recent decisions and why member organizations are upset.
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PODCAST: The Daily Review for Mon. August 10th, 2026
The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Monday, August 10th, 2026.
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Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 10th, 2026
You may have noticed more Special Constables all across Ottawa’s transit system today. They are walking the platforms, talking with passengers, and monitoring for drug use – all part of OC Transpo’s plan to boost safety. CTV’s Leah Larocque went out on a patrol with them today. She tells us how the…
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 10th, 2026
We are approaching the middle of August, and that means farmers markets are peddling their harvests in full force. Based on what we’ve been hearing so far, a lot of people are buying directly from Ottawa’s farmers. However, amid trade war tensions with our American counterparts, the supply chains a…
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 10th, 2026
60 years ago today, a devastating crash shattered an Ottawa afternoon, and forever changed Canadian labor history. On this day in 1966, the partially-built Heron Road Bridge collapsed, killing 9 workers and injuring over 50. It was one of the worst construction disasters in North American history. …
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 10th, 2026
Farmers markets are peddling their harvests in full force, as we dig deeper into the month of August. However, the supply chains are becoming less reliable. Why is that, and is it taking a bite into potential customers for today’s farmers? Justin Ling, a staff writer with the Toronto Star, joins gu…
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VKS: Tech Check - Meta to pay $567 million in social media harms lawsuit
Tim Powers is joined by tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy for a look at some of the top tech stories of the week. 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 Inst…
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