Guest host Chris Holski is joined by Keith and Caitlin Morrison to reflect on the passing of Matthew Perry, progress made by the memorial foundation since its founding and looking ahead to the ground breaking ceremony and beyond for Matthew Perry House here in Ottawa.

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Keith and Caitlin Morrison reflect on Matthew Perry ahead of Matthew Perry House groundbreaking ceremony

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.

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If you are thinking of handing a peanut to a hungry chipmunk, or pieces of bread to a crowd of ducks, you might want to think twice about doing that. Ottawa city councillor Laura Dudas is preparing a motion to City Committee on Thursday, where she plans to propose a bylaw against feeding animals. She argues, while the random act of kindness seems innocent enough, it could also attract rodents. But will this initiative actually help reduce the city’s pest population? Nathaniel Heppell is a wildlife control specialist, as well as the owner of Ace Wildlife and Pest Control. He joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.

If you are thinking of handing a peanut to a hungry chipmunk, or pieces of bread to a crowd of ducks, you might want to think twice about doing that. Ottawa city councillor Laura Dudas is preparing a motion to City Committee on Thursday, where she plans to propose a bylaw against feeding animals. She argues, while the random act of kindness seems innocent enough, it could also attract rodents. But will this initiative actually help reduce the city&rsquo;s pest population? Nathaniel Heppell is a wildlife control specialist, as well as the owner of Ace Wildlife and Pest Control. He joins Kristy Cameron on today&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

Ottawa Now - Would a wildlife-feeding crackdown actually control Ottawa's pest population?

An Ottawa city councillor is calling for a bylaw against feeding wild animals, arguing that the innocent-looking practice can also attract rodents. Laura Dudas has organized a motion, which will be presented at City Committee on Thursday. Over at the City of Toronto, bird-feeders are fair game, but feeding wildlife on private and public property is prohibited. Similar bylaws are also in place for Brampton, Oakville, and Vaughn. And if you break the rules in Mississauga, you could face a maximum penalty of $100,000. So how far is Laura Dudas willing to go? The councillor for Orléans West-Innes joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.

An Ottawa city councillor is calling for a bylaw against feeding wild animals, arguing that the innocent-looking practice can also attract rodents. Laura Dudas has organized a motion, which will be presented at City Committee on Thursday. Over at the City of Toronto, bird-feeders are fair game, but feeding wildlife on private and public property is prohibited. Similar bylaws are also in place for Brampton, Oakville, and Vaughn. And if you break the rules in Mississauga, you could face a maximum penalty of $100,000. So how far is Laura Dudas willing to go? The councillor for Orl&eacute;ans West-Innes joins Kristy Cameron on today&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

Keith and Caitlin Morrison reflect on Matthew Perry ahead of Matthew Perry House groundbreaking ceremony

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