Unpublished Newswire
There are currently two HART hubs in Canada’s Capital. Another exists in Belleville, and Pembroke is expected to receive one in the near future. And today, a facility in Smiths Falls is officially open, one that advocates are hoping will shape the community’s long-term health and positive wellness. Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, the feds are introducing a brand-new ‘express entry’ category for foreign-trained physicians. It’s part of a broader effort to address workforce challenges in Canada’s healthcare...
December 8, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Carney government will be speaking with unions over the coming weeks, and the conversation is expected to revolve around public servants spending more time in the office. This comes as rumours of a new return-to-office directive continue to circulate. And we discovered this interesting nugget when Prime Minister Carney joined Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe for today’s Mayor’s Breakfast. PSAC National President Sharon DeSouza joins the show with her two cents. Then, we check in with Sean O’Reilly, the National President for PIPSC. Meantime, an Ottawa man is calling for...
December 8, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Consultations on plans to lower training requirements for psychologists in Ontario will end Tuesday, but clinicians fear the proposed changes will lower standards and compromise patient safety.The amendments to training benchmarks have been proposed by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, which regulates psychologists, psychological associates and applied behavioural analysts in the province.
December 8, 2025 - 17:57 | Kristy Kirkup | The Globe and Mail
The city remains behind in its forest canopy targets. Environmentalists say their efforts are being hampered by red tape.
December 8, 2025 - 17:57 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Nine-year-old Charlie Dow clutched a packet of Swedish Berries as she waited to surprise her favourite Ottawa Senator, Jake Sanderson, during the team’s annual holiday visit to CHEO. Read More
December 8, 2025 - 17:43 | Aaron Hutchins | Ottawa Citizen
More than one third of children in kindergarten in British Columbia are struggling with core areas of development, including their cognitive development and physical wellbeing, representing the highest number since researchers began collecting data, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia.The research shows that young children are doing worse in almost every category of core development compared to pre-pandemic levels.The findings are concerning because children who start school when they are vulnerable in one or more areas have a higher likelihood of struggling...
December 8, 2025 - 17:37 | Dave McGinn | The Globe and Mail
