CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast

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...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, it's Yard Week and we are taking the fun outside! Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Eastern Ontario's Medical Officer of Health, shares some of his essential backyard safety tips. And if you want tips on keeping that Summer lawn nice and lush, look no further than Mike Ritchie of Ritchie Feed & Seed. Later in the program, we shine a light on youth homelessness with United Way East ...

In this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast – Rosey, Melissa, and Will dive into the art and the occasional chaos of interviewing comedians. And who better to share a laugh with than Ottawa-born comedian Tom Green, who is accompanied by his dog Charlie. He sits down with Will to talk about his brand-new show. Later in the program, Rosey checks in with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. He explains how he merged his passi...

This week on the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast – Rosey, Melissa, and Will are serving up an episode that's good for your mind, body, and soul! We’re talking crucial road safety tips from the pros, discovering eye-popping foods that boost your vision, and an incredibly moving conversation with a woman bravely sharing her journey with ovarian cancer. Plus, a top audiologist reveals the surprising link between hearing an...

On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, mosquito season is coming a little early this year. But how bad is it going to get? Shifting gears to Health news, we check in with infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch, as the Hantavirus outbreak hasn’t ended yet. How concerned should Canadians be, especially with the Victoria Day Weekend on-deck? Speaking of Summer decks and July sunshine, we talk about our f...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, it's Financial Fitness Week and Mother's Day Weekend! Marc Rouleau of Doyle Salewski breaks down Ontario's new high school financial literacy requirements, while Janet Gray of Money Coaches Canada guides beginners through smart investing. Then, we have an honest conversation about 'mom burnout' with Registered Psychotherapist Christine Harrison of Focus Forward. And finally...

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we celebrate Ottawa’s own Akheem Mesidor, who made history as a first-round NFL draft pick for the L.A. Chargers! The local football star joins us to discuss his journey to the big leagues, and the emotional moment he shared with his mother on Draft Night. We also dive into a million-dollar investment in community hockey, as well as youth online safety with advo...

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we are celebrating Earth Week by debunking sustainability myths with ‘accidental environmentalist’ Julia Grieve and making pollinator seed bombs with urban botanist Emma Terrell. We also dive into the rule of law with Brenda Hollingsworth during National Law Day. Then, we discuss the upcoming Queer Health Bootcamp with a group of UOttawa medical students. ...

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we dive into the power of resilience, as author and former city councillor Keith Egli shares his journey of healing. We also check in with the folks at PLEO, who offer support for parents navigating youth mental health. Meantime, outdoor expert Carson Arthur stops by with some essential tips to prep your home for Spring weather, while city councillor Laura Dudas addre...

On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, Will and Rosey are holding down the fort, and they've got a jam-packed show for you to enjoy! With the April 30th tax deadline closing in, Marc Rouleau of Doyle Salewski helps you file smart and avoid scams. Then, we check in with Queensway-Carleton Hospital's Chelsea Seary-Lalonde and Tracy Gierman, as they introduce an exciting new C.A.R.E. Team volunteer role at Park Pla...

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we're unplugging and embracing Digital Detox Week — from a live music lesson with Dylan Dumitru of Long and McQuade, to a great reads chat with Cole Davidson of The Spaniel’s Tale Bookstore! We also celebrate local youth on the pitch, as Taylor Benjamin and Vanessa Cinel introduce CityLinks. It’s a new initiative to help break down the barriers to so...