Unpublished Newswire
We are talking New Year's resolutions today. In general, do you think they are effective? Is it time to reinvent the wheel and call them something else? We open the debate floor with Jim Davies, a Professor of Cognitive Science at Carleton University. Meantime, the OPP has seized over $6 million worth of drugs throughout Eastern Ontario, and some of that stash was uncovered in Canada's Capital. OPP Inspector Scott Wade delivers the details in Hour 1.
December 30, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It's been 5 years since COVID-19 touched down in Wuhan, and it only took a few months for the entire world to face its ugly wrath. And now, the H5N1 bird flu has got people talking. How can you protect yourself from this emerging virus? Dr. Isaac Bogoch delivers a few pointers in Hour 4. Plus, the Canadian Press has unveiled its Male Athlete of the Year for 2024, and it's not the captain of the Edmonton Oilers.
December 27, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the 2025 World Juniors begins to ramp up in Canada's Capital, there are plenty of ways to soak in the hockey vibes. TSN Bardown contributor Jesse Pollock has visited a few of those stunning locations. He joins us in Hour 3. Plus, we review the world of music over the past 12 months, as music expert Eric Alper pays us a visit.
December 27, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada started the 2025 World Juniors on a high note, shutting out Finland with a combination of early offense and timely goaltending. Is it a sign of things to come? TSN 1200's AJ Jakubec previews this weekend's matchup against Latvia, while also introducing some of hockey's future stars. Plus, we highlight some of the best (and worst) movies that 2024 has to offer, as movie critic Matt Demers delivers his final rankings.
December 27, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In this special Ontario-themed edition of Ottawa Now, which is not called Ottawa Now and is guest hosted by Chris Holski, we highlight a pair of Ottawa-based hockey tournaments. For this year's Bell Capital Cup, it is the biggest showcase they have organized since 2017. We chat with GM Mark Sluban in Hour 1. Meantime, it was not a peaceful time or a fun time for Ontario police officers this Christmas, as a series of criminal shenanigans turned chaotic. One of them happened right here in our city.
December 27, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The snow is starting to fly out there, and it's not stopping until tomorrow morning. Kristy Cameron examines the latest weather updates as they become available. Plus, as the Ottawa Now team prepares to shut down for Christmas Day, we would like to wish every single one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December 23, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
