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!

Since the United States and Israel threw the first stones against Iran on February 28th, Iran’s top leaders have been killed in airstrikes, while the country’s military capabilities have been severely degraded. Even still, 3 weeks later, Iran remains capable of inflicting damage through missile and drone attacks, rattling its neighbours in The Gulf and hammering the world’s Energy sector. Naturally, this has led to higher gas prices and a big headache for small business owners. In a recent survey of its members, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that 80 percent of nearly 1,200 respondents are gravely concerned that this battle in Iran will have severe repercussions. We dig deeper with Dan Kelly, the CFIB’s President, in Hour 1. Meantime, Ontario's Premier is generating a lot of buzz for his comments following a home invasion. CFRA's Andrew Pinsent delivers the latest developments. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top headlines.

Since the United States and Israel threw the first stones against Iran on February 28th, Iran&rsquo;s top leaders have been killed in airstrikes, while the country&rsquo;s military capabilities have been severely degraded. Even still, 3 weeks later, Iran remains capable of inflicting damage through missile and drone attacks, rattling its neighbours in The Gulf and hammering the world&rsquo;s Energy sector. Naturally, this has led to higher gas prices and a big headache for small business owners. In a recent survey of its members, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that 80 percent of nearly 1,200 respondents are gravely concerned that this battle in Iran will have severe repercussions. We dig deeper with Dan Kelly, the CFIB&rsquo;s President, in Hour 1. Meantime, Ontario's Premier is generating a lot of buzz for his comments following a home invasion.&nbsp;CFRA's Andrew Pinsent delivers the latest developments. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top headlines.

Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. March 19th, 2026

Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Brian Platt, reporter for Bloomberg News, Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News.

Today's focus:
Pierre Poilievre does Joe Rogan's podcast
Alberta moves to restrict access to MAiD

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 Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

Vassy Kapelos hosts &lsquo;The Daily Debrief&rsquo; political panel discussion with Brian Platt, reporter for Bloomberg News, Robert Benzie, Queen&rsquo;s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News.
Today's focus:
<ul>
<li>Pierre Poilievre does Joe Rogan's podcast</li>
<li>Alberta moves to restrict access to MAiD</li>
</ul>
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 Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

VKS: The Daily Debrief - Thursday panel

CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me.

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 Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me.
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 Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

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