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Researcher and teacher Mitchell Halperin worked in one of the more complex corners of medicine. As a nephrologist – kidney doctor – at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto for 50 years, he taught and conducted basic research on renal physiology related to fluid, electrolyte and acid-base homeostasis. “He had an ability to put things in perspective, to put across concepts that were intellectually challenging. He could distill them down to their simple fundamentals, so even a child could see,” says Tony Fields, who learned from Dr. Halperin at St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of...
December 2, 2025 - 17:14 | Diane Peters | The Globe and Mail
British Columbia plans to bring in new gambling regulations in an effort to curb money laundering and fraud, including creating an independent gambling regulator.
December 2, 2025 - 17:09 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
The Kingston doctor who was ordered to repay the Ford government thousands of dollars is taking her fight to court, a dispute that circles back to a series of drive-thru COVID vaccine clinics. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the details in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
December 2, 2025 - 17:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A staple of Ottawa’s Downtown Core is on the verge of turning 200 years old. The City of Ottawa is trying to promote it, but also preserve its future. Should the ByWard Market be designated a National Historic Site? Dom Santaguida, the co-owner at Vittoria Trattoria, joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 3 with his two cents. Then, we turn the floor over to the mighty CFRA Nation, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day. Plus, the Ottawa Senators ‘Ignite Hope’ Telethon is shining a light on community stories of resilience, care, and community impact. We hear one of those...
December 2, 2025 - 17:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In 2027, the ByWard Market will be 200 years old, and the City of Ottawa is trying to come up with the biggest birthday present it can find. Today, we got additional details on those pending plans, which include a National Historic Site designation. Good intentions? Sure. But is it the right idea? We keep the conversation going with Katherine Spencer Ross, the President of Heritage Ottawa. Meantime, how many National Historic Sites can you name in Canada’s Capital? CFRA’s Chris Holski performs a small pop quiz for the mighty CFRA Nation. Plus, we’re rapidly approaching...
December 2, 2025 - 17:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Kristy Cameron is back in the saddle this afternoon, as the City of Ottawa pushes to make the ByWard Market a national historic site. And just in time for its 200th birthday bash as well! In a new report, City Staff recommended the idea in an attempt to boost tourism, while Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante is itching to recognize the deep history and roots of this Ottawa staple. Despite its warts, is this the right path to ensure the ByWard Market’s long-term future is a prosperous one? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Sylvie Bigras, the President of the Lowertown Community...
December 2, 2025 - 17:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
