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Dr. Doris Grinspun

Dr. Barry Dworkin takes your texts and emails about whatever's on your mind. But first, we start today's show with an emotional reminder about the Canadian healthcare system, and how its flaws are failing patients.

Dr. Barry Dworkin takes your texts and emails about whatever's on your mind. But first, we start today's show with an emotional reminder about the Canadian healthcare system, and how its flaws are failing patients.

PODCAST: CFRA's House Calls for Sun. September 6th, 2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of Simply Ottawa – a Sunday subsection of CFRA Weekends. Would you like to play a game? A 150-year-old Heritage building on Waller Street – located within striking distance of Ottawa’s ByWard Market – has countless ways to test your brain and fuel the fun. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent chats with Mike Hopkins, the co-owner of Level One Game Pub. Meantime, World Lymphoma Day is September 15th, and it’s a day that’s on the minds of 100,000 Canadians. That’s because it is a battle they are currently fighting. In a show of support, a month-long challenge is being held to raise awareness about this disease, and to also explain how this battle is impacting the families affected. We check in with Tammy and Tina Copp, whose parents are fighting that hard fight. In local entertainment news, a Juno-nominated Blues musician will be spending some time at The Black Sheep Inn this coming Friday. Today, J.W. Jones visits the Hal Anthony studios. Plus, following months of anticipation and promotion, the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are finally here! The 11-day spectacle launches this Wednesday, and it’s right in our own backyard. We hear from Wendy Gittens, the CEO of Wheelchair Basketball Canada.

Welcome to this week&rsquo;s edition of Simply Ottawa &ndash; a Sunday subsection of CFRA Weekends. Would you like to play a game? A 150-year-old Heritage building on Waller Street &ndash; located within striking distance of Ottawa&rsquo;s ByWard Market &ndash; has countless ways to test your brain and fuel the fun. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent chats with Mike Hopkins, the co-owner of Level One Game Pub. Meantime, World Lymphoma Day is September 15th, and it&rsquo;s a day that&rsquo;s on the minds of 100,000 Canadians. That&rsquo;s because it is a battle they are currently fighting. In a show of support, a month-long challenge is being held to raise awareness about this disease, and to also explain how this battle is impacting the families affected. We check in with Tammy and Tina Copp, whose parents are fighting that hard fight. In local entertainment news, a Juno-nominated Blues musician will be spending some time at The Black Sheep Inn this coming Friday. Today, J.W. Jones visits the Hal Anthony studios. Plus, following months of anticipation and promotion, the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are finally here! The 11-day spectacle launches this Wednesday, and it&rsquo;s right in our own backyard. We hear from Wendy Gittens, the CEO of Wheelchair Basketball Canada.

PODCAST: Simply Ottawa for Sun. September 6th, 2026

Following months of anticipation and promotion, the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are finally here! Canada’s Capital is hosting the 2026 edition, which gets underway this Wednesday and runs until September 19th. On the Men’s side, Canada is among a crowd of 16 teams, while the Maple Leaf flag is among a list of 10 teams on the Women’s side. Games will be held at the Carleton University Ravens Nest and The Arena at TD Place. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent chats with Wendy Gittens, the CEO of Wheelchair Basketball Canada.

Following months of anticipation and promotion, the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are finally here! Canada&rsquo;s Capital is hosting the 2026 edition, which gets underway this Wednesday and runs until September 19th. On the Men&rsquo;s side, Canada is among a crowd of 16 teams, while the Maple Leaf flag is among a list of 10 teams on the Women&rsquo;s side. Games will be held at the Carleton University Ravens Nest and The Arena at TD Place. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent chats with Wendy Gittens, the CEO of Wheelchair Basketball Canada.

Dr. Doris Grinspun

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