Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal - Sound Bites

Brenda Reisch, Executive Director of Children at Risk Ottawa, joins Patricia Boal to talk through the financial squeeze that has been put on her organization in the last few years, the impacts on services like upcoming summer camp, and what it means for autistic folks and their families as two other groups also close.

Jason Constantini, Service Manager for Orkin Canada Ottawa West, joins Patricia Boal with tips and advice for dealing with a rat infestation in your home.

Stephen Maher's new book The Prince takes a long look at Justin Trudeau's time on Parliament Hill from son of a prime minister to leader himself.

Maher joins Patricia Boal to talk about how the book came together and the key points that mark Trudeau's political career so far.

Patricia Boal starts the show talking about the top 3 stories of the day. 

Keith Whittier, movie reviewer for Ottawa Life Magazine, is back to run through some of the big movies hitting theatres and streaming with Patricia Boal.

Here’s what Keith is reviewing this week:

• Challengers
• The King Tide
• Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary

Tune in every Friday at 10:35am to Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal for the latest Movie Reviews with Keith Whittier!

Iconic rapper and actor Ice Cube joins Patricia Boal ahead of his upcoming show at TD Place for the Straight Into Canada Tour on May 4. We talk about the tour, performing in Canada, reflecting on the film Straight Outta Compton, and more.

Claudie Larouche, a local parent and IT worker, took matters into her own hands and, with the help of ChatGPT, designed a website to help easily navigate all of the City of Ottawa's available activities in one convenient place.

She joins Patricia Boal to walk through it.

Darrell Bartraw, President of Canada Day Barrhaven Inc., joins Patricia Boal to talk about potential impacts on this year's events and ceremonies in the area after grant funding fells tens of thousands short of previous years.

Callum Jones, a defender with the newly minted Ottawa Black Bears in the National Lacrosse League, joins Patricia Boal to talk about the move for the team and getting started on bringing the game to the capital.

Jonathan Crone, Autistic son Kieran played sports with Ausome Ottawa– which announced that it’s ceasing operations due to rising debt. 

Writer and comic Carolyn Bennett joins Patricia Boal to talk about the differences between living in Toronto and Montreal, the housing market in major cities, and what led her to land in Brockville.

Sean McKenny, president of the Ottawa and District Labour Council, joins Patricia Boal to discuss the rare criminal charge laid following the death of Nick Chenier in a workplace accident in 2023.

Keith Whittier, movie reviewer for Ottawa Life Magazine, is back to run through some of the big movies hitting theatres and streaming with Patricia Boal.

Here’s what Keith is reviewing this week:

• Humane
• I Don't Know Who You Are
• Boy Kills World

Tune in every Friday at 10:35am to Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal for the latest Movie Reviews with Keith Whittier!

Alison Bowie, Producer, Ottawa Grassroots Festival, joins Patricia Boal with a rundown of all the events and need to know info for this years edition.