Vassy Kapelos speaks with Dara Calleary T.D., Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.

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Vassy Kapelos speaks with Dara Calleary T.D., Ireland&rsquo;s Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

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VKS: Saint Patrick's Day highlights economic opportunities for Canada and Ireland

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses the urgent need for A.I. safety regulations following last month’s horrific tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. In between the bad and the grim, we try to lighten things up a bit. We are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with Ambassador John Concannon. Later in the program, we get to know the inspiring Kayden, who was recently named CHEO’s 2026 Champion! We also examine the major investment that is taking Ottawa Rapid FC to the next level. And finally, Matt Demers unveils his Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday’s Awards Night! You can catch all the action on CTV, from the red carpet all the way to Best Picture.

On today&rsquo;s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses the urgent need for A.I. safety regulations following last month&rsquo;s horrific tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. In between the bad and the grim, we try to lighten things up a bit. We are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with Ambassador John Concannon. Later in the program, we get to know the inspiring Kayden, who was recently named CHEO&rsquo;s 2026 Champion! We also examine the major investment that is taking Ottawa Rapid FC to the next level. And finally, Matt Demers unveils his Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s Awards Night! You can catch all the action on CTV, from the red carpet all the way to Best Picture.

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast for the week of March 9th to 13th

Patricia Boal talks to CFRA's Chris Holski, CTV's Rachel Aiello, W70 category sprinter and world record holder Wendy Alexis, Stefan Thomas from Karis Disability Services, Ottawa Life Magazine movie critic Keith Whittier, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question of the Day.

Patricia Boal talks to CFRA's Chris Holski, CTV's Rachel Aiello, W70 category sprinter and world record holder Wendy Alexis, Stefan Thomas from Karis Disability Services, Ottawa Life Magazine movie critic Keith Whittier, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question of the Day.

Ottawa At Work with Patricia Boal - March 13th, 2026

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.

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