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The Best of All in a Day February 13, 2012 "Atelier Gold"
Chef Marc Lepine reigned supreme at the Canadian Culinary Championships this weekend. We savour Atelier Restaurant's win.
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The Best of All in a Day February 10, 2012 "Political Panel"
Tories took some shots in the House this week... and made some references to the Third Reich along the way. And while we're talking about shots -- is it acceptable to open fire over the heads of criminals? Our Justice Minister thinks so. Our political panel calls the shots in studio.
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The Best of All in a Day Feburary 9, 2012 "Kathleen Edwards"
Kathleen Edwards talks about the travels of Voyageur, her latest album, that led her back to Ottawa this evening.
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The Best of All in a Day February 8, 2012 "Dance Me A Story"
We drop in on a dance class that's aiming to stretch the minds and bodies of kids with down syndrome.
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The Best of All in a Day Feburary 7, 2012 "Mental Health"
Her frank talk about her own bipolar disorder earned Rachel Scott-Mignon a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal yesterday. Queen's University has just announced a new research chair focused on fighting the stigma associated with mental illness. We talk to both women about mental health.
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The Best of All in a Day Feburary 6, 2012 "Monsieur Lazhar"
He used to show people to their seats at the N.A.C. But now a Gatineau filmmaker will be taking his seat at the Oscars. Phillippe Falardeau's film Monsieur Lazhar is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
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The Best of All in a Day February 3, 2012 "Political Panel"
Federal bureaucrats may have faked a citizenship reaffirmation ceremony on SUN TV, but our political panel is the real deal. They drop by All in a Day's studios, to hang around and talk the death penalty and pensions.
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The Best of All in a Day Feburary 2, 2012 "Independent Cinemas"
A developer in Smiths Falls plans to demolish the town's only movie theatre. We hear about a community group that's hoping for a surprise ending to the story, and about the bigger issue of the future of independent cinemas.
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The Best of All in a Day February 1, 2012 "Students on Tuition"
University students spent time on the Hill today, protesting tuition fees. We hear what some of them think could be deemed a fair tuition... and what they think of what the government's offering.
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The Best of All in a Day January 31, 2012 "Water Rates"
City staff wants to hike your water and sewer bill over the next ten years. But for those who find the increase hard to swallow, Ottawa councillor Maria McRae says it'll be worth it.
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The Best of All in a Day January 30, 2012 "Moxie Whitney"
Moxie Whitney and his big band played alongside the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Peggy Lee. But Moxie's son wants to know what patrons of the Chateau Laurier remember most about hanging out with his dad.
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The Best of All in a Day January 27, 2012 "Political Panel"
The Prime Minister's remarks about the future of pensions had people in this country sitting up and taking notice. Our political panel is in to dissect exactly what he was talking about.
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The Best of All in a Day January 26, 2012 "Transit Update"
OC Transpo users will be riding high this fall... at least if they are riding on the top floor of a double decker bus. The new buses are just one of the items in OC Tranpo's business plan for the coming year. Reporter Giacomo Panico has the highlights.
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The Best of All in a Day January 25, 2012 "Mayor, State of the City"
From the issue of downtown intensification, to the idea of creating an 'Order of Ottawa': Mayor Jim Watson addressed council this morning with his first state of the city address since returning to the city's top seat. He stops by with a recap.
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The Best of All in a Day January 24, 2012 "Internet Safety Kids"
We talk about online privacy with a couple of grade 8 students from Hopewell Avenue Public School -- the Privacy Commissioner of Canada paid their school a visit earlier today... and we find out what they learned.
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The Best of All in a Day January 23, 2012 "First Nations Summit"
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will hold an official face-to-face meeting tomorrow with Aboriginal leaders. We hear from a former Ottawa Valley chief on what this meeting will mean for First Nations.
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The Best of All in a Day January 20, 2012 "Political Panel"
It's spy versus spy, with diplomats ejected and a naval officer under arrest for being unduly generous with information. Could there possibly be a connection? Our political panel mulls over what's been going on behind the scenes.
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The Best of All in a Day January 19, 2012 "Kodak Memories"
Though industry watchers have been predicting it for years, it's now official: today Kodak filed for bankruptcy. We talk to a couple of local Kodak enthusiasts about what went wrong.
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The Best of All in a Day January 18, 2012 "Angry Brides"
You may be familiar with Angry Birds... But have you played Angry Brides? The latest online game lets you fling shoes, frying pans, rolling pins, and more, at would-be suitors. It's meant to draw Indian women's attention to the dangers of dowries. We hear what a few Indian women in Ottawa make of it.
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The Best of All in a Day January 17, 2012 "Carleton Football"
It's been 13 long years since Keith Harris Stadium roared with the sound of football fans... But Carleton's Ravens will soon be donning their pads and helmets and hitting the field again. Steve Sumarah has just been named the new coach. We ask him about what lies ahead.
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The Best of All in a Day January 16, 2012 "Lego for Girls"
Why the new "Lego Friends" line targeted at girls isn't capturing the hearts of some grade 4's in Ottawa.
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The Best of All in a Day January 13, 2012 "Political Panel"
Let the tweets run amok on election night. That's what the tories decided today... Our political panel talks election laws, Gritty conventions and the MP who dared cross the floor.
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The Best of All in a Day January 12, 2012 "2 Pianos, 4 Hands"
The four hands behind '2 Pianos, 4 Hands' join Alan Neal to reflect on their hit show's latest incarnation at the National Arts Centre....and the reason why they're calling it quits.
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The Best of All in a Day January 11, 2011 "Footprint Development"
Pedestrians are an obstinate bunch... Just look at their beaten tracks in the snow, forging new paths where none existed before. We talk to a local blogger who says developers should pay attention to those tracks.
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The Best of All in a Day January 10, 2012 "Jean Pigott"
Jean Pigott was a household name in Ottawa. Today she died at the age of 87. We speak to Grete Hale and Gay Cook about their eldest sister and best friend, Jean.
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The Best of All in a Day January 9, 2012 "Luangpakham Sentencing"
The driver who hit five cyclists in Kanata two years ago has been sentenced to two years less a day. We get a reaction from one of the cyclists who was injured in that crash.
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The Best of All in a Day January 6, 2012 "Vern White, Senator"
Ottawa police chief Vern White is one of Prime Minister Harper's new senators. We call him up for his thoughts on his new job.
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The Best of All in a Day January 5, 2012 "Coyote Attack"
A check in with an Orleans woman whose dog was snatched by a coyote earlier this week
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The Best of All in a Day January 4, 2012 "Carleton Sexual Assault Centre"
Carleton University's administration has decided to open a sexual assault support centre on campus. But some student advocates aren't exactly happy about what the university has come up with. We hear why.
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The Best of All in a Day January 3, 2012 "All-Star Face Off"
The Mayor and city councillors are pushing residents in Ottawa to get out and vote. But, you're saying to yourself, we've already marked federal, provincial and municipal ballots -- so what's the office that's up for grabs? You could say, it's Scotia Bank Place, January 29th! With the Sens hosting the all star game, this year the push is on to get 5 home players into the all-star sweaters.
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The Best of All in a Day December 30, 2011 "Reporter's Notebook: Ashley Burke"
We check in with our reporter Ashley Burke... to hear her top stories of 2011.
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The Best of All in a Day December 29, 2011 "Library Bed Bugs"
Books and Bedbugs. Last week saw "bedbug activity" at the main branch of the Ottawa Public Library. But don't worry - you don't need to shun library books just yet. We tell you why.
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The Best of All in a Day December 28, 2011 "Amanda Rheaume"
Amanda Rheaume has just returned from a whirlwind trip playing her music for Canadian Forces troops in Kabul. She swings by to talk about the trip... and to play us a tune.
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The Best of All in a Day December 23, 2011 "Political Panel"
The scandals, the rookies, the surprises...We're reviewing the year in the House of Commons. Our political panel highlights the top stories of 2011 (with guest host, Stu Mills).
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The Best of All in a Day December 22, 2011 "Holiday Flick Picks"
Tim and Di from Elgin video bring us their holiday flick picks -- but not the ones you might think.
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The Best of All in a Day December 21, 2011 "Tin Tin"
Tin Tin has battled drug smugglers, kidnappers, and crocodiles on paper. But his latest battle is on the big screen. We find out what's behind the lasting appeal of the Belgian icon.
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The Best of All in a Day December 20, 2011 "Holiday Menu Makeover"
We swap butter for low-fat buttermilk when we overhaul the traditional Christmas dinner with a registered dietician.
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The Best of All in a Day December 19, 2011 "Korean Community"
We find out how the local Korean community is reacting to the death of Kim Jong-Il... and we discuss what's next for North Korea.
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The Best of All in a Day December 15, 2011 "Robert Fontaine Reviews Tin Tin"
Our film critic, Robert Fontaine, dissects one of the most anticipated movies of the year: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, produced by Peter Jackson and directed by Steven Spielberg.
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The Best of All in a Day December 14, 2011 "Kyoto Panel"
Canada has left the Kyoto Accord behind us... but what does that mean for our future? We look at what's next, after Kyoto.
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The Best of All in a Day December 13, 2011 "Cancer Kid Follow"
Yesterday we met an Ottawa dad who's young son has leukemia. His story had us wondering where he could turn to for help. Today on the show, we find some answers.
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The Best of All in a Day December 12, 2011 Cancer Kid Care
A single dad looking after his son with leukemia says he's having a hard time keeping up with the demands. He's calling on the government to step up with more support programs for people like him. Today, we heard his story.
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The Best of All in a Day December 9, 2011 "Political Panel"
Our political panel discusses Attiwapiskat, the UN climate change conference in Durban, along with Harper and Obama's recent meeting in Washington.
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The Best of All in a Day December 8, 2011 "Stuart McLean Contest"
Philip Beauschene does a mean impression of the Vinyl Cafe's Stuart McLean -- so we invited him to read stories written by the four finalists in our latest contest.
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The Best of All in a Day December 7, 2011 "AFN Chiefs on Attawapiskat"
Who best to help Attawapiskat? The military. The United Nations. Chiefs across the country. We spoke with Chief Gilbert Whiteduck at the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs meeting today.
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The Best of All in a Day December 6, 2011 "H2Orchestra"
Canoe paddles, turkey basters and empty beer bottles. The H2Orchestra dropped by the studio for a preview of their first, and last show ever.
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The Best of All in a Day December 5, 2011 "Gatineau Immigrants"
Don't eat smelly foods. Don't bribe officials to get what you want. And whatever you do, don't engage in honour killings. Those are just some of the new guidelines given to Gatineau newcomers. We hear reaction from a local law professor.
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The Best of All in a Day December 2, 2011 "Political Panel"
Fingers are flying in every direction over where Attawapiskat went so wrong... and speaking of flying, Peter MacKay's got some explaining to do over a chopper ride to a Newfoundland airport. Our regular political panel shares their thoughts on this and more.
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The Best of All in a Day December 1, 2011 "Edna and Reginald Petty"
We talk about art, community and how one can enrich the other with an American quilter and her art-loving husband.
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The Best of All in a Day November 30, 2011 "Bullying Bill"
We hear how the province wants to tackle bullies in school.
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The Best of All in a Day November 29, 2011 "Sarah Slean"
Sarah Slean chats about her new double disc Land And Sea, before her shows at the National Arts Centre.
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The Best of All in a Day November 28, 2011 "Youth Mental Health"
Two high school students tell us about their day at a discussion on youth mental illness.
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The Best of All in a Day November 25, 2011 "Political Panel"
The Chief of the Attawapiskat wants more money. But so far the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs is only promising his department will visit the reserve that's in turmoil. Our political panel has the latest on that story, and other happenings from the Hill.
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The Best of All in a Day November 24, 2011 "Bus Assaults"
In the latest OC Transpo tensions... A bus rider punched a driver in the face this week. We hear from the chair of the transit commission who says one assault is one too many.
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The Best of All in a Day November 23, 2011 "Patrick DeWitt"
Patrick DeWitt's latest book The Sisters Brothers showcases his gift for describing sights and sounds. And his markmanship with words has gained him the Governor Generals' Award for Literary Fiction.
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The Best of All in a Day November 22, 2011 "Throne Speech"
Today's throne speech marked the opening of the Ontario Legislature. We find out what the provincial government has in store for us this year -- and we get some reaction to the speech from a couple of local MPPs.
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The Best of All in a Day November 21, 2011 "Barrhaven Skate Park"
We find out why some skaters aren't on-board with the newly relocated skatepark in Barrhaven.
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The Best of All in a Day November 18, 2010 "Political Panel"
Fighter jets, pipelines and F-bombs. Our political panel weighs in on all of this week's shenanigans on the hill.
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The Best of All in a Day November 17, 2011 "Awesome Authors, 10 Years Later"
As the ottawa Public Library launches their Awesome Authors Contest for 2011, we look back at the 2001 winners and see how awesome their writing has become.
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The Best of All in a Day November 16, 2011 "Driver Relations"
Transit troubles abound in Ottawa these days. So how to rebuild the trust between passengers and the people who drive them everyday? We speak with a business professor who has some ideas.
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The Best of All in a Day November 15, 2011 "Phil Hall"
The Governor General's Literary Award winners have been announced, and on the list this year is Perth Poet Phil Hall. We hear how he's feeling now that he's been picked by the GG.
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