
How are high rents impacting Ottawa businesses? What happens during an all-nighter at the Elgin Street Diner? Every week, host Robyn Bresnahan does a deep dive into a story you're curious about and the issues you want to understand in the city we call home. New episodes every Monday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe steps up to the plate for a year-end interview. On the roster: Lansdowne 2.0, unreliable transit, civility at City Council and being called “anti-women” after a spat with the PWHL.
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Making new friends in early parenthood can be trickier than you think. Because - beyond the baby - what else do you have in common? Robyn Bresnahan goes for brunch with a group of women who met on a matchmaking app for moms.
Hundreds of doctors are looking to leave Quebec -- angry at a new law. What will it mean in the Outaouais where doctors are already in short-supply? Could the discontent be a boon for Ontario?
Fear and apprehension around math can start in elementary school. Recently, hundreds of school psychologists gathered in Ottawa to hear how math anxiety is impacting kids - and what can be done to overcome it.
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I really enjoy listening to this local show. I feel so smothered by news from elsewhere that it is refreshing to have something local.
Interesting subjects, a smart and warm host, excellent production, breezy format. Thanks for keeping me up to date on the city I used to live in and still love!
Great to learn things that I did not know about the city I have lived in for over 30 years. Entertaining and informative.
I had unsubscribe after the most recent episode on the tree equity score. It continues a pattern of promoting a
regressive racialist and ethnocentric view of Ottawans. It doesn’t have to be this way. They could’ve presented a different perspective. One that emphasizes our common humanity, but instead chose to label and divine people based on their immutable characteristics.
Thank you for your podcast on Carleton University. It was so great to hear the students. My daughter is currently in Lanark on the second floor! Your podcast are great.
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A captivating exploration of life in Ottawa through the lens of its inhabitants, this podcast addresses a variety of engaging questions about the city. From the historical significance of local sports to modern challenges faced by residents, topics include the impact of alternative schools, the personal stories of dating in unconventional ways, and even unique healthcare practices like leech therapy. Each episode is driven by storytelling and personal narratives, which aim to showcase Ottawa's culture and community while highlighting the vibrant experiences of those who call it home.
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