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

Patricia Boal starts the show talking about the top 3 stories of the day.

Patricia Boal starts the show talking about the top 3 stories of the day.

Ottawa At Work - Patricia's Top 3 - August 11, 2026

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill Carroll and talks with professor emerita at Toronto Metropolitan University's journalism school April Lindgren, Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch, and much more. Plus, he takes a look at What's Trending with show producer Steve Bunda.

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Bill Carroll and talks with professor emerita at Toronto Metropolitan University's journalism school April Lindgren, Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch, and much more. Plus, he takes a look at What's Trending with show producer Steve Bunda.

The Morning Rush with Andrew Pinsent - August 11th, 2026

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.

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