The mighty CFRA Nation is remembering the man who created the 'Island of Sanity'. On Saturday, longtime radio host Lowell Green passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind an impactful legacy all throughout Canada's Capital. Kristy Cameron chats with Rob Snow, a former CFRA Afternoon host who took hold of the Midday ranks when Green retired in 2016. Meantime, can a smartwatch spot signs of depression before you can? According to new research from McMaster University, it’s possible. We dig deeper in Hour 2 with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin.

The mighty CFRA Nation is remembering the man who created the 'Island of Sanity'. On Saturday, longtime radio host Lowell Green passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind an impactful legacy all throughout Canada's Capital. Kristy Cameron chats with Rob Snow, a former CFRA Afternoon host who took hold of the Midday ranks when Green retired in 2016. Meantime, can a smartwatch spot signs of depression before you can? According to new research from McMaster University, it&rsquo;s possible. We dig deeper in Hour 2 with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin.

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If you've tried booking an Ontario Parks campsite this time of year, chances are you probably know where this next story is headed. That’s because, at times, this simple expedition can quickly turn into an online booking war. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the pre-season perks, Ontario Parks can let you reserve campsites up to 5 months in advance of your arrival date. For instance, if Kristy wanted to book a spot at Murphy’s Point for July 17th, she would have to log into the instant reservation window at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning to find one. And while the number of Ontario Parks visitors surpassed 13.7 million in 2025, a lot of people hate the pre-booking system that comes before the actual camping. Kevin Callan is the author of ‘The Happy Camper: The Essential Guide To Life Outdoors’. He joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.

If you've tried booking an Ontario Parks campsite this time of year, chances are you probably know where this next story is headed. That&rsquo;s because, at times, this simple expedition can quickly turn into an online booking war. For those of you who aren&rsquo;t familiar with the pre-season perks, Ontario Parks can let you reserve campsites up to 5 months in advance of your arrival date. For instance, if Kristy wanted to book a spot at Murphy&rsquo;s Point for July 17th, she would have to log into the instant reservation window at 7 o&rsquo;clock Tuesday morning to find one. And while the number of Ontario Parks visitors surpassed 13.7 million in 2025, a lot of people hate the pre-booking system that comes before the actual camping. Kevin Callan is the author of &lsquo;The Happy Camper: The Essential Guide To Life Outdoors&rsquo;. He joins Kristy Cameron on today&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

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The mighty CFRA Nation is in a state of mourning on this Family Day, as the man who created the 'Island of Sanity' is no longer with us. On Saturday, longtime radio host Lowell Green took his final breaths at the age of 89, leaving behind an impactful legacy all throughout Canada's Capital. He was a man who always stuck to his guns, even if you strongly disliked his two cents. And if you called the station to challenge his views, Lowell responded. Today, tributes and stories are pouring in from past colleagues and politicians, as well as the listeners who spent some of their days tuning in. Kristy Cameron chats with Rob Snow, a former CFRA Afternoon host who took hold of the Midday ranks when Green retired in 2016.

The mighty CFRA Nation is in a state of mourning on this Family Day, as the man who created the 'Island of Sanity' is no longer with us. On Saturday, longtime radio host Lowell Green took his final breaths at the age of 89, leaving behind an impactful legacy all throughout Canada's Capital. He was a man who always stuck to his guns, even if you strongly disliked his two cents. And if you called the station to challenge his views, Lowell responded. Today, tributes and stories are pouring in from past colleagues and politicians, as well as the listeners who spent some of their days tuning in. Kristy Cameron chats with Rob Snow, a former CFRA Afternoon host who took hold of the Midday ranks when Green retired in 2016.

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