
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 | 89 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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They’re not trained food critics. But tens of thousands follow their social media posts to find out where to eat. We go for lunch with four of the city’s top “food-stagrammers”.
Ottawa City Council has greenlit a project that’s been red hot with pushback. So now that Lansdowne 2.0 is a go, what does it mean for residents, visitors, festivals, sports teams - and the city’s financial future?
Marathon Village, near Carp has been in emergency mode. With very little rain over the past few months, wells have run dry and residents have had to change their water habits drastically. Robyn Bresnahan visits the community to hear about the frustra... more
Fancy a new career? Ever considered witchcraft? Robyn Bresnahan meets three Ottawa witches, including the owner of a shop in the Glebe where business is brooming and a tea leaf reader who is thrilled that witches are having their hour.
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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.
I loved the discussion with Ottawa night life aficionados.
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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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