Psychologists fear COVID-19 and related restrictions will lead to a 'long dark winter'. Dahlia speaks with Meditation facilitator and consultant, Briya Freeman, who gives some tips to cope.

Psychologists fear COVID-19 and related restrictions will lead to a 'long dark winter'. Dahlia speaks with Meditation facilitator and consultant, Briya Freeman, who gives some tips to cope.

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Psychologists fear COVID-19 and related restrictions will lead to a 'long dark winter': Here’s an expert’s tips to cope

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, May 1st, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, May 1st, 2026.

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Fri. May 1st, 2026

The municipal campaign season is officially underway, as Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper submits a mayoral leadership bid right off the opening bell. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe didn't take that big of a leap on Day 1, but is expected to fight to keep his job this October. Meantime, a plan to boost local police presence kicks off in the ByWard Market today. Plus, the 'Mole Mobile' proves to be a popular attraction, to the point where it had to turn people away. Patricia Boal and Company dissect the day in news and deliver the latest weekend weather forecast.

The municipal campaign season is officially underway, as Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper submits a mayoral leadership bid right off the opening bell. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe didn't take that big of a leap on Day 1, but is expected to fight to keep his job this October. Meantime, a plan to boost local police presence kicks off in the ByWard Market today. Plus, the 'Mole Mobile' proves to be a popular attraction, to the point where it had to turn people away. Patricia Boal and Company dissect the day in news and deliver the latest weekend weather forecast.

PODCAST: CTV Ottawa News at Six for Fri. May 1st, 2026

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we celebrate Ottawa’s own Akheem Mesidor, who made history as a first-round NFL draft pick for the L.A. Chargers! The local football star joins us to discuss his journey to the big leagues, and the emotional moment he shared with his mother on Draft Night. We also dive into a million-dollar investment in community hockey, as well as youth online safety with advocate Carol Todd. Plus, we look back at 20 years of Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice Care, a local beacon of hope and comfort for countless kids and families.

On today&rsquo;s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we celebrate Ottawa&rsquo;s own Akheem Mesidor, who made history as a first-round NFL draft pick for the L.A. Chargers! The local football star joins us to discuss his journey to the big leagues, and the emotional moment he shared with his mother on Draft Night. We also dive into a million-dollar investment in community hockey, as well as youth online safety with advocate Carol Todd. Plus, we look back at 20 years of Roger Neilson Children&rsquo;s Hospice Care, a local beacon of hope and comfort for countless kids and families.

Psychologists fear COVID-19 and related restrictions will lead to a 'long dark winter': Here’s an expert’s tips to cope

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