In 2024, Faizan Zaki needed a few more words to secure a Scripps National Spelling Bee title. Sadly, it didn’t happen 12 months ago, and ‘the yips’ threatened to strike again in the final stages of this year’s grand finale. However, he persevered, securing redemption and this year’s crown. CFRA Live show producer Eric Fawx delivers today’s Trending segment.

In 2024, Faizan Zaki needed a few more words to secure a Scripps National Spelling Bee title. Sadly, it didn&rsquo;t happen 12 months ago, and &lsquo;the yips&rsquo; threatened to strike again in the final stages of this year&rsquo;s grand finale. However, he persevered, securing redemption and this year&rsquo;s crown. CFRA Live show producer Eric Fawx delivers today&rsquo;s Trending segment.

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CFRA Live - After last year's nationwide misstep, a Spelling Bee competitor gets his crown

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Ottawa Fire is trying to crack down on a disturbing trend in our city, as lithium ion batteries were responsible for sparking a pair of house fires in Richmond. That&rsquo;s coming up in the first segment of today&rsquo;s CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast. Meantime, the wintery weather is slowly passing us by, which means gardening season is just around the corner. We offer some tips and tricks. And finally, we catch up with Emma Miskew of Team Homan, as Ottawa&rsquo;s own soaks up the Olympic glory and her Bronze Medal win.

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CFRA Live - After last year's nationwide misstep, a Spelling Bee competitor gets his crown

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