Unpublished Newswire
A former police officer involved in the violent arrest of an Ottawa man who later died in hospital told a coroner’s inquest that he was traumatized by the incident and worried about his own safety at the time.The inquest into the July 2016 death of 38-year-old Abdirahman Abdi began earlier this week, with witnesses testifying Wednesday.Abdi died after police responded to a 911 call reporting that a man was groping women outside a coffee shop in Ottawa’s Hintonburg neighbourhood. The inquest has heard that Abdi appeared to be in a mental health crisis at the time.
November 20, 2024 - 18:26 | Nick Wells | The Globe and Mail
We replay Chris Holski's earlier conversation with freelance journalist Justin Ling about his adoption of a new social media app - Bluesky! Later, CTV's Matt Skube talks about brawls in the stands at a couple of minor hockey games. #Madness!
November 20, 2024 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Today's Question of the Day - how much social media are you using? Later, Chris Holski speaks with Ottawa Rapid FC's new head coach. Plus, the Canada Post strike will delay letters to big guy in red -- Santa Claus. Chris is also joined in studio by CFRA Live host Andy Pinsent.
November 20, 2024 - 18:20 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The list of Canada's most stolen vehicles is out and NO electric vehicles made the list. Why not? Bryan Gast, vice-president of Investigative services for Équité Association, explains. Later, Chris Holski (filling-in for Kristy) hears from Greg Weatherdon, entrepreneur and former chair of the West Ottawa Board of Trade, says the city needs to STOP NEW spending. Plus, we recap NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's Ottawa visit.
November 20, 2024 - 18:16 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A 24-year-old woman is learning how to walk again after being shot while lying in her bed in Repentigny, Que.
November 20, 2024 - 18:15 | Kelly Greig | CTV News - Canada
Chris Holski fills in for Kristy today. Holski wonders how much social media is our listenership using now. Some social media companies create algorithms to keep you using their app; those algorithms easily become echo chambers. We speak with one journalist who's left X (formerly Twitter) for a new social media - Bluesky. CTV Ottawa Digital Lead Josh Pringle talks about the City of Ottawa's radar love.
November 20, 2024 - 18:09 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
