18-year-old Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux, from Montreal, is the first Quebecer and only the second Canadian to be crowned this year's World Youth Chess Champion. He tells fill-in host Graham Richardson he took home the trophy after beating out players from 54 countries.

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18-year-old Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux, from Montreal, is the first Quebecer and only the second Canadian to be crowned this year's World Youth Chess Champion. He tells fill-in host Graham Richardson he took home the trophy after beating out players from 54 countries.
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ESS: Meet the Montreal teen who has become the world junior chess champion

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, May 3rd, 2024.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, May 3rd, 2024.

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Fri. May 3rd, 2024

To kickstart Hour 4, we replay an earlier conversation from today's program, as Chris Holski goes 1-on-1 with PWHL Ottawa head coach Carla MacLeod. It's an important weekend for the franchise, who can clinch a playoff spot with a regulation win against Toronto. Later in the show, we get an update on a trio of RCMP arrests, as the looming justice for Hardeep Singh Nijjar reaches one step closer. Plus, did you hear the story about the Ontario city that disappeared? Find out more during Free Comic Book Day!

To kickstart Hour 4, we replay an earlier conversation from today's program, as Chris Holski goes 1-on-1 with PWHL Ottawa head coach Carla MacLeod. It's an important weekend for the franchise, who can clinch a playoff spot with a regulation win against Toronto. Later in the show, we get an update on a trio of RCMP arrests, as the looming justice for Hardeep Singh Nijjar reaches one step closer. Plus, did you hear the story about the Ontario city that disappeared? Find out more during Free Comic Book Day!

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Fri. May 3rd, 2024

It's a big weekend for PWHL Ottawa's post-season aspirations. All they have to do to make the playoffs is win their Season Finale against Toronto. If they don't, they will need some help from Montreal, who is slated to play Boston in their final match. PWHL Ottawa head coach Carla MacLeod talks about the pregame vibes, and the big leadup to tomorrow's showdown. Meantime, Griff's Gang will be taking part in the 5K Walk at Sunday's CN Cycle for CHEO. CTV's Matt Skube previews Griff Bell's story. Later in Hour 2, we also hear from CHEO Foundation President and CEO Steve Read. And finally, if you want to hit the local cinema this weekend, Mr. Hollywood has got you covered!  

It's a big weekend for PWHL Ottawa's post-season aspirations. All they have to do to make the playoffs is win their Season Finale against Toronto. If they don't, they will need some help from Montreal, who is slated to play Boston in their final match. PWHL Ottawa head coach Carla MacLeod talks about the pregame vibes, and the big leadup to tomorrow's showdown. Meantime, Griff's Gang will be taking part in the 5K Walk at Sunday's CN Cycle for CHEO. CTV's Matt Skube previews Griff Bell's story. Later in Hour 2, we also hear from CHEO Foundation President and CEO Steve Read. And finally, if you want to hit the local cinema this weekend, Mr. Hollywood has got you covered!

ESS: Meet the Montreal teen who has become the world junior chess champion

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