The Sam Laprade Show -May 17th 2023

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted May 17, 2023 01:50:05 PM.

Hour 1: Listen Here

0:00: Guest Host Derick Fage previews what’s to come for today’s show.

10:45: Host of the Talkback Hour on CityNews, David Smith recaps his show focusing on affordability in Canada.

22:52: Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police President Danny Smyth calls in to give his view on the proposed bail reform in Canada.

35:12: Sonia Bebbington, Chief Librarian and CEO of the Ottawa Public Library and Jane Beaumont speak about Jane’s recent donation at the Library’s new central branch at Ādisōke.

Hour 2: Listen Here

0:00: Host Sam Laprade makes an appearance after her event with Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.

11:06: Jarrett Thompson, Managing Director of CAA North and East Ontario gives some tips on what you should do before you renew your auto insurance.

20:01: Rob Cunningham from the Canadian Cancer Society speaks on the shocking rate of teen vaping in Canada.

32:35: TEDx Speaker and creator of The TIGER Method Janine Charron speaks about her life story as a former professional hockey player.

Hour 3: Listen Here

Lunch with Sam

At the table today is former City Councilor Mathieu Fleury and Robin Browne, Co-lead of the 613-819 Black Hub. They discuss the future of CHEO CEO Alex Munter, Ottawa’s garbage problem, and the top restaurants in the city.

The Business Lunch with the Ottawa Business Journal

21:49: Downtown Rideau and Sparks Street BIA Executive Directors Andrew Peck and Kevin McHale speak about how working together has led to an award winning idea.

35:55: Guest Host Derick Fage speaks on the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada.

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