Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 29th, 2025
July 29, 2025
We are only 7 months into 2025 and it has been a very hectic year. That means we still have to make it through another 5 months, and God only knows what's coming out of the White House to kick off the month of August. To say the least, staying in tune with social media on a 24/7 basis is next to impossible. That being said, it's even tougher to break away from it. Have you ever heard of a digital detox before? Do you think it's a necessary protocol to break away from the pitfalls of the online sphere? More importantly, do you think you need one? We open the debate floor with Steve Joordens, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto in Scarborough. Plus, as we enter the homestretch of the Summer season, the Ottawa Now Team is trying to spark some ideas of inspiration. CFRA's Maryanne McLarty keeps the suggestion train rolling on Day 2. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top headlines.
Unpublished Newswire
Manitoba’s practice of putting incarcerated children in segregation jail cells − including some who are as young as 12 and 13 years old − will be challenged this fall when a landmark class-action lawsuit goes to trial.The case, which has been about seven years in the making, will be the first major piece of litigation dealing with youth inmate segregation to go to trial in Canada. It follows several recent lawsuits against governments in the country that have successfully challenged aspects of how solitary confinement is used in adult prisons.
September 2, 2025 - 06:00 | Robyn Doolittle, Chen Wang | The Globe and Mail
In a large commercial kitchen in Halifax’s north end, chef Shane Gallagher sprinkled a garnish of parmesan, garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs onto the creamy broccoli pasta his team had just plated. It was a simple dish, but Mr. Gallagher – who’s worked at some of the city’s best restaurants, including Bar Kismet and Drift – added some cheffy touches: The breadcrumbs were processed from fluffy, olive-oil-rich slabs of focaccia, and the sauce’s flavour was punched up with the sweet funkiness of puréed garlic confit. This was lost on many diners. Some took a few bites before throwing...
September 2, 2025 - 05:00 | Dakshana Bascaramurty | The Globe and Mail
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September 2, 2025 - 04:30 | Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Citizen
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