The inaugural week-long celebration of Ottawa’s music scene includes local headline performers, the Capital Music Awards, and a slew of talent showcases. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent previews the 2025 edition of Capital Music Week with Melanie Brulee, the Executive Director of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.

The inaugural week-long celebration of Ottawa&rsquo;s music scene includes local headline performers, the Capital Music Awards, and a slew of talent showcases. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent previews the 2025 edition of Capital Music Week with Melanie Brulee, the Executive Director of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.

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CFRA Live - Capital Music Week gets ready for liftoff!

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As participants gear up for another installment of Ottawa Race Weekend, the annual marathon is receiving praise for its economical impact within Canada’s Capital. Mike Vieira, an Executive Director of Run Ottawa, joins the program in Hour 4. Plus, Canadians are urgently watching the national newscast for an update on the Canada Post labour negotiations, and whether we are destined for another battle at the picket lines on Friday. We deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

As participants gear up for another installment of Ottawa Race Weekend, the annual marathon is receiving praise for its economical impact within Canada&rsquo;s Capital. Mike Vieira, an Executive Director of Run Ottawa, joins the program in Hour 4.&nbsp;Plus, Canadians are urgently watching the national newscast for an update on the Canada Post labour negotiations, and whether we are destined for another battle at the picket lines on Friday. We deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. May 22nd, 2025

City of Ottawa committees debated on a wide range of issues today, with paid parking leading the charge. In various parts of Canada's Capital, it will be expanded. Some say it's a great idea. Others disagree with a burning passion. Where do you stand on this tug-of-war? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Then, we get a surprise visit from Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor and die-hard Nickelback fan Tim Tierney. Plus, if that green thumb is itching, we’ve got some more tips and tricks to spruce up your garden in Hour 3, as gardening expert Carson Arthur makes his weekly pilgrimage to the Hal Anthony studios.

City of Ottawa committees debated on a wide range of issues today, with paid parking leading the charge. In various parts of Canada's Capital, it will be expanded. Some say it's a great idea. Others disagree with a burning passion. Where do you stand on this tug-of-war? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Then, we get a surprise visit from Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor and die-hard Nickelback fan Tim Tierney. Plus, if that green thumb is itching, we&rsquo;ve got some more tips and tricks to spruce up your garden in Hour 3, as gardening expert Carson Arthur makes his weekly pilgrimage to the Hal Anthony studios.

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