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Some Manitoba shelters supporting women and girls fleeing domestic violence say demand for their services has increased drastically in the last few years.
August 23, 2024 - 18:02 | Marney Blunt | Global News - Canada
In recent years, it was revealed that the late frontman of an iconic Canadian rock band was offered to be a hologram performer. This idea was immediately turned down by The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie, who said there was ‘no chance’ he would accept it. Should concert-goers open this Pandora’s box? Would it be a mistake for the Music industry, as a whole, to pursue this venture? Andrew Pinsent tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, if you spot any wild berries on the ground, maybe don’t eat them.
August 23, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Due to a scheduling conflict, Kristy Cameron is unavailable to complete today’s edition of Ottawa Now. Taking her place until the 6 o’clock newscast is Andrew Pinsent, the host of CFRA Live. He starts off Hour 2 with a conversation about labour disputes, and how Canada’s unions seem to be having ‘a moment’. In terms of frequency, will these disputes be scaling back anytime soon? Barry Eidlin, who studies labour and social movements, offers his two cents. Plus, we talk about the latest batch of cinematic releases with Matt Demers!
August 23, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The latest word around the music circuit is that Gord Downie, the late frontman of an iconic Canadian band, once rejected the offer of becoming a hologram performer. Why did the voice of The Tragically Hip reject this opportunity? Music journalist Alan Cross joins the show in Hour 1 to explain further. Plus, starting next week, all Health Canada-approved nicotine pouches will only be offered behind pharmacy counters. It’s all part of a previously-promised crackdown by Canada’s Health Minister, who is taking aim at the sale of nicotine products to younger audiences.
August 23, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canadian Jews are facing a wave of hate unlike any they have seen in decades. Jewish schools have been shot up. Synagogues have been firebombed. In Toronto, police say, 45 per cent of the hate crimes recorded this year have been antisemitic. Only this week a mass bomb threat targeted dozens of Jewish institutions across the country, including community centres and hospitals.Demonstrators have streamed through the streets of Canadian cities accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, a vicious slur against a nation founded in the aftermath of the most notorious genocide in modern...
August 23, 2024 - 17:58 | Marcus Gee | The Globe and Mail
Backpacks filled with essential school supplies were handed out to 3,500 children on Friday, at the STC's annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway and Carnival
August 23, 2024 - 17:48 | Trillian Reynoldson | Global News - Canada
