Andrew Pinsent is joined by professor emerita at Toronto Metropolitan University's journalism school, April Lindgren, to talk about what a 'news desert' is, why there's been a decline in local news, and what is being done to counteract the decline.

Andrew Pinsent is joined by professor emerita at Toronto Metropolitan University's journalism school, April Lindgren, to talk about what a 'news desert' is, why there's been a decline in local news, and what is being done to counteract the decline.

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The Morning Rush - Ottawa commissions project to track 'news deserts' in Canada

It's been one year since the Ottawa Senators struck a deal to purchase a large section of land at LeBreton Flats. And while Sens President Cyril Leeder says strides are being made behind the scenes, there remains no firm timeline as to when shovels will hit the ground. In today's conversation with guest host Andrew Pinsent, Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch explains why the development of the new arena is taking this long, and what factors might be delaying it.

It's been one year since the Ottawa Senators struck a deal to purchase a large section of land at LeBreton Flats. And while Sens President Cyril Leeder says strides are being made behind the scenes, there remains no firm timeline as to when shovels will hit the ground. In today's conversation with guest host Andrew Pinsent,&nbsp;Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch explains why the development of the new arena is taking this long, and what factors might be delaying it.

The Morning Rush - One year after securing a deal, Ottawa Senators say progress on LeBreton Flats arena is progressing

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill and is joined by his producer Steve Bunda to talk about the trending topic of the day!

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill and is joined by his producer Steve Bunda to talk about the trending topic of the day!

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Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill and is joined by Rideau-Vanier ward councillor Stephanie Plante to talk about the grievances vendors have, and what changes are coming to try and bring more life to the market.

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill and is joined by Rideau-Vanier ward councillor Stephanie Plante to talk about the grievances vendors have, and what changes are coming to try and bring more life to the market.

The Morning Rush - Ottawa commissions project to track 'news deserts' in Canada

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