CFRA Live – UNICEF report says 333 million children battled through extreme poverty in 2022

A pair of recent reports paints a grim warning for today’s children, as a global concern strengthens. According to separate data from the UNICEF World Bank Report and Save The Children, that primary threat is a concerning combination of climate change and global food insecurity. Last year, UNICEF s…

CFRA Live – Hours before the Panda Game kickoff, Ottawa Police working relentlessly to keep the peace and the roads clean

With postgame crowds getting out of hand in previous years, the Panda Game has been switched from a Saturday afternoon kickoff to a Sunday afternoon showdown. Law enforcement and nearby residents are hoping that this year’s adaptations will be enough to keep things in order once the final whistle b…

CFRA Live – ByWard Barket invades Downtown Ottawa!

Downtown Ottawa is going to the dogs this weekend, as merchants and business owners in the ByWard Market welcome our canine companions. Joining us with a quick preview of the ‘ByWard Barket’ is Zach Dayler, the Executive Director of the ByWard Market District Authority.

CFRA Live – ‘It’s unforgivable’: Canada criticized for its actions following Yaroslav Hunka’s controversial appearance on Parliament Hill

A few days after Anthony Rota invited special guest Yaroslav Hunka to Parliament Hill, he stepped aside as Canada’s House Speaker. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a visit to the House of Commons, an address that was attended by Rota and Hunka. Shortly after Zelenskyy’s…

CFRA Live – Ottawa 67’s kick off a highly-anticipated campaign

After blowing their OHL critics out of the Rideau Canal last year, the Ottawa 67’s have plenty of expectations placed on their shoulders. This season began how last season ended – with a regulation loss to the Peterborough Petes. But with a lot of returning faces back in the lineup, it’s only a mat…

Ottawa Now – Trillium Line between Bayview and Riverside South delayed again, now expected to launch in Spring 2024

Another light rail delay is upon us, except this one deals with a transit service that hasn’t been launched yet. The North-South line between Bayview and Riverside South has been pushed back for a fourth time. At first, the original launch date was planned for August. Then, it was pushed back to Se…

Ottawa Now – Why today’s hand-held flyers could soon be in jeopardy

As digital media continues to dominate print media, the long-term future of today’s hand-held flyers is also up in the air. However, with older demographics still attached to them, their fragile odds of survival have been extended for the short-term. Should they be saved? Kristy Cameron chats with …

Ottawa Now – New walk-in clinic generates plenty of healthcare chatter in South Keys

Heading into the long weekend, the South Keys Health Centre is generating plenty of conversation around Canada’s Capital. Located on Bank Street and Hunt Club Road, the new walk-in clinic is promising efficient service and no wait times, a service they argue is filling a void in our fragile healthc…

OAW: The importance of supporting Indigenous businesses around the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Shopping at Indigenous businesses is a simple and direct way of ensuring that support heads directly into Indigenous communities. However, there are sometimes challenges in ensuring that the business is truly providing that direct support.  Jacob Crane, Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program Manager …

OAW: Movie Reviews with Keith Whittier: Flora and Son; The Creator; Saw X

Keith Whittier, movie reviewer for Ottawa Life Magazine, is back to run through some of the big movies hitting theatres and streaming with Patricia Boal. Here’s what Keith is reviewing this week: Flora and Son The Creator Saw X Tune in every Friday at 10:35am to Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal …