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The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll for Tuesday August 8th, 2023

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Carbon tax ineffective in curbing fuel emissions. 

Two-thirds of Canadians say it is a poor time to increase the carbon tax, with a majority saying they believe the tax on gas is ineffective at tackling climate change.

This is according to a survey conducted by Nanos Research and commissioned by CTV News intended to better understand Canadian perception towards combating climate change through increasing prices on fuel. We speak to Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder > Nanos. 


Cancer-killing pill that annihilates tumours hailed as ‘holy grail’ breakthrough. The team at the City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organisations in the US, made the breakthrough against the proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) protein. We find out all the facts on Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin. 

What you need to know about LRT and R1 buses today. Partial service on the O-Train Line 1 resumes today.

Single-car trains will be running every five minutes between Tunney's Pasture and uOttawa stations. LRT service remains shut down in the east end from uOttawa to Blair.

R1 bus service continues to run on the entire line today. We speak to Glen Gower, Chair of the Transit Commision 


This week's storm could bring up to 75 mm of rain. The storm expected to hit Ottawa this week could bring up to 75 mm of rain, including some very heavy rainfall Monday evening.

A rainfall warning is in effect, saying the capital could see between 50 and 75 mm of rain by the time the storm moves out on Tuesday. We speak to David Phillips, Environment Canada Senior Climatologist

Harm reduction programs unleash untold harm on neighbours. We speak to Brian Lilley, Sun Media Columnist. 


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