The hurt that comes from 'aging out' of disability supports. The transition to adulthood means a dramatic drop in support. Advocates are demanding a revamping of the system. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... via @cbcnews.ca @rebeccazandbergen.bsky.social

in 2023, Renfrew County had one of highest rates of overdose deaths Canada. Since then, opioid deaths have dropped by half, thanks to a community care model led by paramedics. Here's how it works. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... via @cbcnews.ca @rebeccazandbergen.bsky.social

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Back in Ottawa for a few days of contract work. Lovely to hear (and see) the talented @rebeccazandbergen.bsky.social on Ottawa morning. Her presence in London is missed but great to see doing important work in CBC Radio's most important market

Such a gift to host As It Happens this week. The story below includes a terrible portrait of yours truly! www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha... Artist who draws 'terrible portraits' vows to never improve | CBC Radio

Artist who draws 'terrible portraits' vows to never improve | CBC Radio

Chicago artist Jacob Ryn Reno has built up a sizeable clientele in recent months for his self-described "terrible portraits," which he draws in five minutes for $5 US a pop at parties, weddings and hi...

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My story about Doaa Nashwan. She is living in a tent in Gaza. Her husband and three children arrived in Ottawa last month. It’s a heartbreaking story. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Her husband and kids were given safe passage to Canada. She's living in a tent in Gaza | CBC News

A father from Gaza who arrived in Ottawa with his three children last month is now pleading with Canadian authorities to help their mother — who remains in Gaza, living in a tent — join them.

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Tune in to Just Asking on CBC Radio this afternoon between 4-6 EST. With an election upon us, we’re talking polls w/ Mario Conseco and @fsnagovsky.bsky.social. How much stock do you put into polls?In our second hour, we’re also looking at a cooling housing market. What do you need to know?

"I think Ford’s continued lead in the polls comes back to... how the campaign has framed the ballot box question. Who do you want to deal with Trump?" — Richard Southern (CityNews) tonight at 8/11pm with @rebeccazandbergen.bsky.social (@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social), and @namshine.bsky.social #onpoli

Busy day on the show: we’re talking the provincial election, tariffs, boycotting the U.S. and more. Tune in now at 91.5 FM.

Ok, there’s a lot going on. But here’s a fun story. See how these windows are all off-kilter? This new Ottawa high rise on Baseline has been getting a lot of feedback on social media. So I asked the builder, Theberge Homes: why the wonky windows? That’s at 7:45. (Hint: it’s visually interesting!)

A dream job in my hometown! I can’t wait to get started.

Rebecca Zandbergen named new host of CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning | CBC News

Rebecca Zandbergen will be the new host of CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning starting Tuesday.

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