CBC Radio's All In A Day is Ottawa's number one afternoon drive program -- and covers all of Eastern Ontario and West Quebec. Join Alan Neal each weekday for a fresh take on the news you need to know, regular weather and traffic updates, an overview of the best cultural events the area has to offer, and insightful interviews with politicians, musicians, thinkers and more. Contact the show at allinaday@cbc.ca or follow along on Twitter @cbcallinaday
389 Available Episodes (418 Total)Average duration: 00:13:15
Mar 03, 2021
Why the Toronto van attack case cause trauma for people with autism (The Best of All in a Day, Mar 3 2021)
00:13:35
The man responsible for a deadly van attack in Toronto was found guilty of murder today -- after a judge rejected the argument that he was not criminally responsible because of his autism disorder. Two autism advocates tell us what they make of the ruling.
Feb 16, 2021
How two ex-Ottawans are coping with the extreme weather in Texas (The Best of All in a Day, Feb 16/21)
00:12:50
A snowstorm with low temperatures may not be a big deal to Ottawans, but if you live in Texas, it's a dangerous situation. We check in with two Ottawans-turned-Texans about coping with power outages, ice and more.
Feb 09, 2021
Why it may be too soon to reopen Ontario (The Best of All in a Day, Feb 9/21)
00:09:28
Epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan on the province's gradual reopening plan, and why it might be too soon to think about reopening in the first place.
Feb 02, 2021
Why expanding the e-scooter program is a problem for people with disabilities (The Best of All in a Day, Feb 2/21)
00:13:08
The City of Ottawa is recommending an expansion of the e-scooter program this spring. We hear from the city's chair of the accessibility advisory committee about why that might not be a good idea.
Jan 25, 2021
Ottawa winner of provincial anti-racism award
00:10:36
An Ottawan was one of the young leaders recently recognized by the Ontario government for doing work to fight racism and promote equity in her high school. We talk to Halimo-Kafia Mohamed Fourreh about her Lincoln M. Alexander award.
Jan 13, 2021
How to get people to listen to pandemic orders
00:11:51
For the past week or so, we've heard variations of "stay at home and wear a mask" from public health and government officials Ten months into the pandemic -- why are some still not following COVID-19 rules, and how could public health authorities and government officials encourage them to do so? We talk to a behavioural scientist about that.
Jan 11, 2021
How education assistants, admin & support workers are faring during school shutdowns (The Best of All in a Day, Mon Jan 11/21)
00:11:31
The provincial government announced an extension to virtual learning for elementary school students in southern Ontario, leaving education workers scrambling to find childcare - we hear about that from CUPE and other concerns
Jan 08, 2021
Political Panel: The attack on the Capitol, and why Canada isn't immune (The Best of All in a Day, Fri Jan 8/21)
00:17:04
Our weekly political panelists, Susan Delacourt and Hannah Thibedeau, talk about the mob attack in Washington, the pace of COVID-19 vaccination in Ottawa, and the ethics vacations at this time.
Jan 07, 2021
How Quebec's homeless will be affected by the new curfew (The Best of All in a Day, Thu Jan 7/21)
00:11:36
The Premier of Quebec has ordered a 8pm - 5am curfew to tamp down rising COVID-19 numbers. How will it affect the homeless population? We hear one advocate's concerns.
Dec 03, 2020
Conservation authorities push back against proposed changes to Act
00:10:58
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority talks about their concerns around changes slipped into the provincial omnibus budget bill.
Mar 03 | 00:13:35
Why the Toronto van attack case cause trauma for people with autism (The Best of All in a Day, Mar 3 2021)
Feb 16 | 00:12:50
How two ex-Ottawans are coping with the extreme weather in Texas (The Best of All in a Day, Feb 16/21)
Feb 09 | 00:09:28
Why it may be too soon to reopen Ontario (The Best of All in a Day, Feb 9/21)
Feb 02 | 00:13:08
Why expanding the e-scooter program is a problem for people with disabilities (The Best of All in a Day, Feb 2/21)
Jan 25 | 00:10:36
Ottawa winner of provincial anti-racism award
Jan 13 | 00:11:51
How to get people to listen to pandemic orders
Jan 11 | 00:11:31
How education assistants, admin & support workers are faring during school shutdowns (The Best of All in a Day, Mon Jan 11/21)
Jan 08 | 00:17:04
Political Panel: The attack on the Capitol, and why Canada isn't immune (The Best of All in a Day, Fri Jan 8/21)
Jan 07 | 00:11:36
How Quebec's homeless will be affected by the new curfew (The Best of All in a Day, Thu Jan 7/21)
Dec 03 | 00:10:58
Conservation authorities push back against proposed changes to Act
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