CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast

CTV Your Morning Ottawa starts your day with local breaking news, the day's top stories as well as all the weather, traffic, lifestyle and entertainment news you need

Episodes

December 19, 2025 39 mins

On today's special edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, the team shines the spotlight on a trio of remarkable guests who constantly try to brighten our days. Rosey Edeh gets up close and personal with Jacqueline Belsito from the Ottawa Senators Community Foundation, as she channels her philanthropy throughout the Nation’s Capital with a heart for service that goes beyond traditional corporate life. Then, Will Aiell...

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On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we're making sure that your pets are holiday-ready with expert Alexis Blackburn. We also tackle the sticker shock of the 2026 Food Price Report, as Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains why families could pay an additional $1,000 in the new year compared to this year. Plus, do you need some pointers on how to survive an office party? What about some budget-friendly gift id...

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On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we have a major exclusive announcement that will change lives across Ontario! We reveal the plans for Camp Lionheart, a groundbreaking new year-round facility in Muskoka that is specifically designed for children with disabilities and medical complexities. Then, we share some laughs with Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus, a hilarious comedy duo that is tied together by marriage. T...

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On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we celebrate Ottawa's resilience! We chat with the local parents who turned a dental nightmare into a dream business - and find out if they survived The Dragons' Den! Then, a critical conversation for the men in our lives, as we explore the brand-new Men's Counselling Link. Breaking down mental health barriers all across Ontario, it's accessible by dialing 2-1-1, and it's free...

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On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, an emotional story of recovery you have to hear to believe, as a local dad overcomes his addiction struggles to give his daughter a kidney. Together, they share their journey of healing. Later in the program, we head to the box office and chat with movie critic Matt Demers, as another set of flicks hit the big screen. Plus, are you ready for a rainy day? New data show...

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On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we are all up in our parents’ and grandparents’ business! Should grandparents get paid for babysitting their grandkids? We delve into that red-hot TikTok debate. Meantime, are your grandparents' safe online? As we kick off National Senior Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council sounds the alarm on elderly-targeted scams. Plus, be on the lookout for the warning signs...

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On this week's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we delve into the world of space with Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, as he prepares to visit the International Space Station. Then, we take a road trip to what is now TD Place, as the Redblacks try to pick up the pieces after a lost season. However, back in 1981, a 5-11 Ottawa Roughriders squad found themselves in the CFL's grand finale. We chat with Ottawa-based aut...

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On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, the hosts of the Honest Talk Podcast drop by 87 George Street for a quick chat! They talk about life, work, and just about everything in between. Plus, the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment is generating tons of conversation at Ottawa City Hall, with City Council soon to decide its fate.

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On this week's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, Rosey is on assignment, which means Melissa and Will are steering the ship. We speak with a man who has dedicated his spare time and energy to help blood cancer patients, while also shedding some light on Saturday's special event. Plus, with Halloween just one week away, we dabble into some Halloween safety fact-or-fiction. But first, we tackle a wide range of fire...

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On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, Lindsay Wyers recounts a pivotal mammogram visit, as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She also puts some of the rumours surrounding this potentially life-saving exam to rest. Plus, the woman who raised a Canadian Indie musician is up to some big things. We find out what, as Talk's mother joins the Your Morning Ottawa crew in studio!

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On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we give thanks for a perfect wine and beer pairing session for your holiday meal. Speaking of food, an integrative nutrition health coach highlights the importance of good gut health. Plus, the creator of a beloved Canadian animated series celebrates a 40-year milestone. And on behalf of the entire cast and crew, we hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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On this episode of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we hear from an undaunted grandmother who is going to great lengths to raise awareness for children living with autism. Meantime, five provinces have increased minimum wage salaries, including the province we live in. But will these hourly wage hikes properly address Canadian poverty? According to one Professor of Economics, not necessarily.

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On today's edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, you can never have too many trees! To be more specific, more than 30,000 new trees across Canada. We deliver the details on this ambitious project. Meanwhile, a woman from Ottawa opens up to us, sharing her grief and explaining how it propelled her to form a vital charitable foundation. Plus, as we approach Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we uncover a le...

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It's the same hard-working cast and crew, but with a different look and a new name. Welcome to the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast! In today's edition, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe tackles a buffet of local priorities, ranging from the next stage of LRT to the city's promising stretch of tourism numbers. Meantime, the House of Commons has returned for the Fall session of Parliament. CTV's Vassy Kapelos previews the narratives and st...

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On this week's edition of the CTV Morning Live Ottawa Podcast, we hop in the time machine and revisit some of our favourite interviews over the past few months. In present-day news, September marks the start of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month here in Ottawa. Similar to any health scare, an ounce of prevention and awareness is worth a pound of cure. Plus, a new drug has been approved in the fight against ovarian cancer, a potential ...

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On this week's edition of the CTV Morning Live Ottawa Podcast, the gang is back in town and the kids are back in the classroom. We kick things off with an Ottawa resident who noticed a giant gap in Ottawa's waste removal sector, and decided to do something about it. She shows off her latest invention - a 140-litre bin. Shifting gears to Health and Education news, we dissect the facts and myths about cannabis consumption on campus g...

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This week on the CTV Morning Live Ottawa Podcast, Rosey Edeh is flying solo, aside from a few Will Aiello cameos. Today's episode begins with Stella, a recent immigrant from Uganda who is using her new-found freedom and courage to help today's LGBTQ2S+ newcomers. As August gives way to September, a brand-new learning season is just days away. We outline some tips and tricks for today's kids, as they manage the back-to-school jitter...

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From addiction to recovery, to literary success, CTV Morning Live dives into the life of an Ottawa man who has found redemption in the art of storytelling. Sticking with the theme of inspiring authors, an Ottawa mom is encouraging confidence in today's kids with her latest literary endeavour.

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On this week's edition of the CTV Morning Live Ottawa Podcast, Will enjoys some fun in the sun, as Rosey and Melissa hold down the fort. With mid-August now staring us square in the face, back-to-school shopping is officially ramping up. Are the essential items becoming more expensive in 2025? If so, by how much? Retail analyst Bruce Winder paints the bigger picture for us. Meantime, the dry heat has been unrelenting all across Can...

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This week on the CTV Morning Live Ottawa Podcast, we're talking back-to-school preparation! Yes, we know it's early-August, but you can never be too prepared. Plus, we get an education lesson about Ottawa's Queer history, as Canada's Capital celebrates its own edition of Pride Month!

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