Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 9th, 2025 | Unpublished
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 9th, 2025

July 9, 2025

Sometimes, when we’re not feeling well, society turns to Dr. Google if there’s no physician to lean on. And as you will see around the World Wide Web, or even social media platforms, there isn’t a shortage of medical tips and tricks floating around. This reality constantly catches the attention of the Ontario Medical Association, who understands the desperation levels of Ontarians these days. They realize that provincial patients are pursuing alternative or homemade treatments instead of standing in line for hours. At the same time, if they diagnose themselves or implement DIY treatments, the OMA warns patients that they could create unnecessary harm instead of a sought-after remedy. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, the President of the Ontario Medical Association, in Hour 1. And shifting gears to the health of Ontario’s trees, ash borer beetles could be a primary cause of their recent problems. Riley Sheldrick, the owner of Russell-based Green Thumb Tree Specialists, identifies five warnings signs that indicate you tree is screaming for help. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.



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The acquittal of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team who were accused of sexual assault continues to reverberate in the city where their trial played out.
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