PODCAST: The Sam Laprade Show – April 6, 2023

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Apr 6, 2023 02:10:35 PM.

Last Updated Apr 6, 2023 02:12:12 PM.

Hour 1: Listen Here

0:00: We start today’s show with live coverage of Hydro Ottawa’s news conference.

12:50: NDP MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean Chandra Pasma raises awareness about a change in autism programs for schools.

21:25: Alta Vista City Councillor Marty Carr shares how the storm has impacted residents in her ward.

34:08: Senior Wealth Advisor at Scotia Wealth Graham Fallis shares his advice on how to retire safely.

Hour 2: Listen Here

0:00: City Councilor for Riverside South-Findlay Creek Steve Desroches gives an update after yesterdays bad weather.

12:16: Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky calls in with advice on how to age gracefully.

17:04: Nick DeFazio Ottawa Fire Services gives some tips in fire safety.

21:54: Laura Shantz from Ottawa Transit Riders talks about some disappointing data surrounding OC Transpo.

31:37: Music commentator Eric Alper shares some songs that supported good causes.

Hour 3: Listen Here

Lunch with Sam

Today’s lunch begins with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe providing an update after yesterday’s storm, and ends with former Mayor of Gloucester, Claudette Cain and Alex Cullen, former City Councilor.

The Business Lunch with the Ottawa Business Journal

21:04: Ontario is making it easier for some internationally trained physicians to get hired in the province, joining Sam to explain further is Carole Lafreniere from the Society of Canadians Studying Medicine Abroad.

30:31: Craftsman Arie Daalder from Custom by Arie calls in.

36:04: Earl Stanley from Stanley’s Maple Farm joins Sam to talk about how the storm has impacted the business of Maple.

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