Vassy Kapelos speaks with Signal49 Research chief economist Pedro Antunes about the annual inflation data hitting 3 percent for July, what that signals about the state of the economy, and what it means moving closer to the looming tariff deadline.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Signal49 Research chief economist Pedro Antunes about the annual inflation data hitting 3 percent for July, what that signals about the state of the economy, and what it means moving closer to the looming tariff deadline.

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VKS: 'This is havoc': Economist says tariff uncertainty causing issues for business investment, future economic planning in Canada

Clever Hopes, a Canadian alternative country and folk-rock band from Dartmouth, is led by the vision of singer-songwriter Andrew Shaver. His roots, however, date back to his Toronto origins and his past experience as a theatre director. This coming Saturday, he is paying a visit to The Red Bird on Bank Street, and with a new album in hand. Shaver joins Andrew Pinsent to talk about his musical journey, and his latest endeavour called ‘Even Gooder Than Tomorrow’.

Clever Hopes, a Canadian alternative country and folk-rock band from Dartmouth, is led by the vision of singer-songwriter Andrew Shaver. His roots, however, date back to his Toronto origins and his past experience as a theatre director. This coming Saturday, he is paying a visit to The Red Bird on Bank Street, and with a new album in hand. Shaver joins Andrew Pinsent to talk about his musical journey, and his latest endeavour called &lsquo;Even Gooder Than Tomorrow&rsquo;.

Simply Ottawa - Dartmouth outfit brings new album to The Red Bird next Saturday

A group of Carleton University students are celebrating a big international win, as the school’s Planetary Robotics Team took home the golden trophy at the 2026 Canadian International Rover Challenge. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent catches up with chassis lead Jordan Lynch and manufacturing lead Adam Potera.

A group of Carleton University students are celebrating a big international win, as the school&rsquo;s Planetary Robotics Team took home the golden trophy at the 2026 Canadian International Rover Challenge. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent catches up with chassis lead Jordan Lynch and manufacturing lead Adam Potera.

Simply Ottawa - Carleton's Robotics Team claims victory at the 2026 International Rover Challenge

After 11 days of international competition, the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Championships came down to the final plays. Canada fought valiantly in a see-saw battle with the United States, but fell short 77-76 in Saturday’s Gold Medal Game at TD Place. Both of Canada's top scorers dropped 30-plus points in the finale. Wheelchair Basketball Canada CEO Wendy Gittens says this tournament highlights the kind of athletes that play this sport, adding that the response from Ottawa fans throughout the tournament exceeded expectations. She joins Andrew Pinsent on today’s edition of Simply Ottawa.

After 11 days of international competition, the Women&rsquo;s Wheelchair Basketball Championships came down to the final plays. Canada fought valiantly in a see-saw battle with the United States, but fell short 77-76 in Saturday&rsquo;s Gold Medal Game at TD Place. Both of Canada's top scorers dropped 30-plus points in the finale.&nbsp;Wheelchair Basketball Canada CEO Wendy Gittens says this tournament highlights the kind of athletes that play this sport, adding that the response from Ottawa fans throughout the tournament exceeded expectations. She joins Andrew Pinsent on today&rsquo;s edition of Simply Ottawa.

VKS: 'This is havoc': Economist says tariff uncertainty causing issues for business investment, future economic planning in Canada

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