Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. August 28th, 2025
August 28, 2025
Caffeine pouches are becoming more and more popular - especially with teens. Healthcare professionals, however, are urging caution. Kristy is joined by Dr. Michael Mak, a sleep expert with CAMH, who warns us about the side-effects of using caffeine pouches. Later, Sr. VP of CBRE, Jamie Boyce, goes over their report showing a rise in vacant big-box retail spaces. Plus, CFRA's Chris Holski drops by with breaking news; Diageo will close a bottling plant in Amherstburg.
Unpublished Newswire
Ottawa is defending its proposal at the Supreme Court of Canada to put limits on governments’ use of the notwithstanding clause, with the federal Liberals arguing they are standing up for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.In the House of Commons on Thursday, Minister of Canadian Identity Steven Guilbeault said, “We have the responsibility to defend one of the pillars of our democracy, the Charter.”
September 18, 2025 - 18:47 | David Ebner | The Globe and Mail
Quarterback Dru Brown has enjoyed success against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers when he's been able to start and actually finish the game against his former team. Read More
September 18, 2025 - 18:46 | Don Brennan | Ottawa Citizen
When officials took steps to remove an encampment in a Toronto park this week, sympathizers rushed to the park to defend it. One of them wore a sign on the back of his jacket made from strips of adhesive tape: “Love Your Neighbour.”To supporters of those who live in the cluster of tents near the southwest corner of Dufferin Grove Park, it is that simple. If we call ourselves a caring society, we must stick up for its most vulnerable members. Many of those who end up in encampments have mental or physical conditions that have landed them where they are. Unless we find a humane way of...
September 18, 2025 - 18:36 | Marcus Gee | The Globe and Mail
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