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Former Ottawa Centre MP Paul Dewar says his brain cancer is now terminal. Dewar announced he had a brain tumor in February. He told CBC’s Ottawa Morning that the tumor is now at grade 4, which means there is no cure. ...

_ (Press release from CBC Ottawa.) _ Today CBC Ottawa announced the top 10 CBC Ottawa Trailblazers. These inspiring individuals are leading change, breaking down barriers and creating new possibilities. From a slam poet helping women find their voice to a self-trained chef sharing his culinary craft, the Trailblazers tell stories of triumph, adversity, passion and perseverance. ...

_ (press release) _ ** November 2, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – ** The National Arts Centre (NAC) mourns the loss of Dave Broadfoot, one of the best loved comedians Canada has ever known. The internationally renowned humourist, writer, performer, producer, director and actor died on November 1, 2016. ...

Congratulations to CBC Ottawa traffic reporter and collision connoisseur Doug Hempstead, who released his new album “area resident” on Friday. https://twitter.com/DougHempstead/status/789384810028421120 https://twitter.com/JimWatsonOttawa/status/789495296447447042 Area Resident by Area Resident

There’s been some movement in Ottawa’s media landscape this week, here’s a roundup: Shakeup at New Country 94 ( CKKL-FM ) If you listen to this station, your morning drive is going to be a bit different from now on. ...

_ (press release) _ Rhombus Media is pleased to announce that production has commenced in Ottawa, Ontario for the long anticipated return of the Canadian Screen Award nominated comedy series, Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays. Picking up five years after the first season, Season 2 will be titled Michael: Every Day. ...

_ (via CBC Ottawa _ _ ) _ Get ready Ottawa! On Monday, March 21 you are invited to showcase everything you love about Ottawa as CBC Ottawa hosts the HEART MY CITY PROJECT to capture “a day in the life” of our iconic hometown and share the moments that make up the pulse of our vibrant city. ...

_ (via Ottawa Public Library) _ _ Ottawa Public Library partners with CBC to host Ottawa Human Library _ When is the last time you interacted with someone from a completely different walk of life? Or, had a frank conversation with someone whose life experience is far from your own? ...

The numbers are in for the fall radio ratings, and two talk radio stations are at the top of the list, probably thanks to the federal election happening during the ratings period. The ratings were conducted by Numeris between September 7 and November 1, 2015, and include all English radio listeners ages 12 and older. ...

Singer-Songwriter Amanda Cottreau has entered her lastest single _ Lady Lover _ into the CBC Searchlight 2015 contest. Essentially, CBC Music and CBC Radio are teaming up to find Canada’s best emerging musical talent with Searchlight 2015. They’re giving artists local and national exposure through a Canada-wide contest. ...