On Wednesday afternoon, Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the difficult decision to keep schools closed until September. It’s a verdict that disappointed a lot of Ontarians, including Ottawa’s top doctor and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. How do we address the learning gaps that currently exist so we can be fully-prepared for the upcoming school year? Joining Andrew Pinsent to discuss further on CFRA Live is OCDSB Trustee Mark Fisher, Western University associate professor Dr. Prachi Srivastava, and Ottawa pediatrician Dr. Kathy Keely.

On Wednesday afternoon, Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the difficult decision to keep schools closed until September. It&rsquo;s a verdict that disappointed a lot of Ontarians, including Ottawa&rsquo;s top doctor and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. How do we address the learning gaps that currently exist so we can be fully-prepared for the upcoming school year? Joining Andrew Pinsent to discuss further on CFRA Live is OCDSB Trustee Mark Fisher, Western University associate professor Dr. Prachi Srivastava, and Ottawa pediatrician Dr. Kathy Keely.

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In a humorous twist of fate, the National Capital Commission’s latest idea could serve as a beacon for public complaints. The organization recently decided to transform a portion of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway into an area dedicated to ‘games and music’. However, some residents are worried that these events will generate a series of noise complaints and parking dilemmas. That story is coming up in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

In a humorous twist of fate, the National Capital Commission’s latest idea could serve as a beacon for public complaints. The organization recently decided to transform a portion of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway into an area dedicated to ‘games and music’. However, some residents are worried that these events will generate a series of noise complaints and parking dilemmas. That story is coming up in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. July 4th, 2024

Greece is preparing to implement a 6-day workweek for a handful of its economic sectors. This 48-hour workweek plan is linked to new labour laws that were officially passed by the Greek Parliament last year. Known for being pro-business, the government argues that these alterations are ‘growth-oriented’ and ‘necessary’, especially given the country’s shrinking population and the lack of skilled labour that currently exists. Would this model work in Canada? By any chance, are we already there? Andrew Pinsent sifts through the textboard in Hour 3. Plus, it’s a Thursday afternoon, which means it’s time for our weekly check-in with gardening expert Carson Arthur. In today’s edition of Green Thumbs, we debate the Top 3 native trees that Ontarians should be incorporating into their gardening gameplan.

Greece is preparing to implement a 6-day workweek for a handful of its economic sectors. This 48-hour workweek plan is linked to new labour laws that were officially passed by the Greek Parliament last year. Known for being pro-business, the government argues that these alterations are ‘growth-oriented’ and ‘necessary’, especially given the country’s shrinking population and the lack of skilled labour that currently exists. Would this model work in Canada? By any chance, are we already there? Andrew Pinsent sifts through the textboard in Hour 3. Plus, it’s a Thursday afternoon, which means it’s time for our weekly check-in with gardening expert Carson Arthur. In today’s edition of Green Thumbs, we debate the Top 3 native trees that Ontarians should be incorporating into their gardening gameplan.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. July 4th, 2024

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The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Thursday, July 4th, 2024.

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