CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast

The season of Thanksgiving is upon us, and CTV Your Morning Ottawa shines a light on the remarkable people who give everything they have to help others. First up, we’ve got a no-nonsense approach to grocery shopping. Professor of Food Economics Sylvain Charlebois explains why the cost of groceries keeps going up, and suggests how you can save some bread during the holidays. In the spirit of giving, Ottawa’s own Rian Rob...

Mystery, community power, and inspiring legacies in Ottawa. All of that, and more, in this week’s episode! We kick things off with Capital Mystery: Volume 2 – fresh off a massive release in 2025. One year later, mystery is once again lurking in Ottawa, from the Rideau Canal to Parliament Hill. Meantime, United Way East Ontario has assembled over 350 donors, community partners, supporters, and leaders to tackle Ottawa&rs...

On this week's episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we page Dr. Paul Roumeliotis for advice on completing homework assignments while keeping the peace at home. Meantime, Ottawa's Gladstone Theatre is home to 'New Life' - a Jazz-Rock dramedy that promises to keep audience members on their toes for the entire night. We also check in with multi-platinum Canadian singer-songwriter Jamie Fine! Did you know that she&...

We kick off this week’s CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast with the incredible student-run, non-profit, Capital Aid. Students and co-founders Matteo Maina and Audrib Amin aren't just juggling their own heavy school workloads – they are also providing free tutoring and crucial support to newcomer families across the city. Meantime, big changes are coming to Ontario classrooms this year, as Financial Literacy officially join...

Get ready for an information-packed episode of CTV Your Morning Ottawa: The Podcast! Some Gen-Xers are entering a new phase of life – grandparenthood!! Author Kathy Buckworth joins us to talk about her new book that hones in on the do’s and don’ts of modern-day grandparenting. Meantime, get ready to dive into the delicious world of The Red Apron! It’s a 100% women-owned and women-led culinary enterprise that...

Backpack? Check! Lunchbox? Check! New outfit? Check! CTV Your Morning Ottawa is officially in back-to-school mode! On today’s podcast, we get laser-focused on helping you navigate the busy season – starting with essential school zone safety tips from Ottawa Safety Council CEO Jason Wilson. Meantime, Rosey jumps into action for Women's Heart Health Month with a 30-day movement challenge. She is joined alongside Lindsay F...

You finally spot that must-have item online. But now, it’s time to make that purchase. Vikta Paulo, the Director of Ottawa’s Better Business Bureau, has top-notch advice to help you stay safe during that online market meet-up. Meantime, if you’re about to place your home on the open market, real estate agent Taylor Bennett from the Bennett Property Shop has a ton of noteworthy tips you can use to get the best pric...

On this week’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, the show begins with a man on a mission! Tom Hudson has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across different social media platforms – all by sharing incredible footage from his canoeing journey across Canada. Meantime, Christopher Nolan’s film ‘The Odyssey’ has grossed close to $1.5 billion globally, and that number keeps on climbing...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, it's Parenting Week and we are packed with inspiration! Ottawa creator Nickie Shobeiry introduces Persian Pitch, a bold new competition docuseries celebrating Persian culture on Bell Fibe TV1. From ancient culture to modern child psychology, child expert Bethelene Hart helps parents loosen the grip and give teens more independence. Plus, Ottawa Police Superintendent Heather...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we offer a second dose of ‘you don't say!’ moments with Rosey and Melissa. Thousands of residents are still trying to pick up the pieces after the July 1st downpour. Thankfully, a charitable organization is stepping in to lend a helping hand. We check in with the friendly faces that operate Matthew House. Plus, Melissa checks in with Rebecca Kealey, wh...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, Will and Rosey hold down the fort with a jam-packed show of ‘you don't say!’ moments. Dr. Patricia Kell of the National Trust for Canada marks 50 years since Canada signed the UNESCO World Heritage Convention – with a special nod to Ottawa's beloved Rideau Canal. Meantime, Ottawa Redblacks alumni Sherrod Baltimore stops by to talk about his free community ...

Get ready for an electrifying and heartwarming Your Morning Ottawa Podcast with Rosey, Will, and Melissa! This energized episode spotlights amazing people coming together for big causes in Ottawa – starting with a crew of tough-as-nails wrestlers stepping into the ring to lay the smackdown on cancer. Meantime, a relentless crew is taking on an epic 100-hole golf marathon to raise crucial funds in the fight against Cystic Fibr...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, Ottawa's record-breaking Canada Day floods are still top of mind, as Melissa visits a damaged home and talks flood prevention with contractor Ryan Branton. Then, Nicolas Pouponneau introduces Barz Academy, an inspiring Ottawa hip-hop Summer Camp that helps kids find their voice and build confidence. Plus, food professor Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University breaks down...

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, Canadian rock icon Bif Naked joins us ahead of her Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa show to talk about her triumphant new album Champion — a collage of songs over a decade in the making after battling breast cancer and heart surgery. Then, Anne Marie Thomas from the Insurance Bureau of Canada walks hard-hit Ottawa homeowners through their insurance options fo...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, Melissa and Will hold down the fort with a jam-packed Canada Day Week show! We kick things off with Stacey Case and director Christopher Redmond, who put Eastern Ontario's Cornwall on the map with their wildly original new food series. It's called Cheese On Top - a show where the vibes of Anthony Bourdain collide with Jackass! Then, travel contributor Jaime Damak ...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, Summer season is in full swing and Ottawa is buzzing! We chat real estate with Brett Liscomb from the Bennett Property Shop, who shares the smartest low-cost home improvements to maximize your return in a softer real estate market. Then, Gatineau author Shawna Lee Corbould and illustrator Regina Alice Wilman introduce a beautiful new children's book, celebrating Indigenous ...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast – we're shining a light on women's health, summer safety, and some incredible Ottawa talent! Dr. Catherine Hansen, a menopause advocate and wife of astronaut Jeremy Hansen, joins us to talk midlife women's health and what it was really like watching her husband orbit the Moon. Then, we check in with Stephen Smith of the Ottawa Humane Society, who offers some helpful re...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, summer is here and we've got you covered! Career coach Michelle Schafer reminds job-seekers that the Summer job hunt never stops, while Marc Rouleau of Doyle Salewski helps keep your budget on track. Then, Ottawa-born filmmaker John Fucile drops by to talk about his buzzy debut thriller ‘Jacked’. Plus, local ultra-marathon runner Cody Taylor shares how he shatte...