All in a Day

Across the country, some are crying foul over proposed changes to E-I referees and umpires. Our political panel takes a closer look at the budget bill, and other happenings from the Hill.

Beavers, bagels and bad puns. Not what you expect to find in a book about constitutional law. We speak to the author of a new series of childrens' books all about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Mayor Jim Watson wants to trim the fat off council. But his motion to review the number of wards was struck down after some heavy debate at city council today. Two councillors weigh in on whether less really is more.

Now, nearly 20 years later after it first came hot off the press... the Ottawa XPress is gone. But is the paper currently on newsstands really anything like the vision originally sought for the weekly? We flash back to the 90's with the man who founded it.

A controversial museum exhibit, a spat between east and west, and a meeting in Camp David. Our political panel has it all.

A tell-all sex exhibit finally opens today. Are young teens hot and bothered by it? We ask a sex-ed teacher who took her Grade 8 students for an early tour.

It's been in the works for years now. But Ottawa residents still have a lot of questions about how to use the new bus card. We bring you Panico on Presto: reporter Giacomo Panico will be in to answer listener Presto questions.

Scientists in Ottawa are worried about the future of their work in physics, chemistry, biology and more, because of cuts to the programs run by NSERC. We heard the scientists' side yesterday. Today the Minister for Science and Technology responds.

They've eaten the chocolate, enjoyed the flowers... and now mothers everywhere are back to their regular lives. But just how devoted they should be to their children the other 364 days a year is the subject of vigorous debate. We ask three moms for their thoughts on what one feminist calls "The Curse of the Perfect Mother."

Look up. Look waaaay up. The cost of the mission in Libya is heading the same direction as the cost of those F-35 fighter jets. Our political panel talks prices.

This year's anti-abortion March for Life is happening at a time when parties across the political spectrum are saying there's no room on the Hill for the abortion debate. We take a closer look at the taboo on that discussion.

You may have heard the Senator who isn't pleased with how temps are used in the federal service, arguing they're getting hired through the back door. Today, the temp agencies explain their side of the story.

The Competition Bureau is taking on the big Credit Card companies. Hear why the bureau argues that merchants should be able to pass the fees they're charged on to you.

His speeches send a chill through anyone who eats at McDonald's, KFC or Pizza Hut. Dr. Michael Greger is in our studio to talk about cancer and your diet.

Sitting prime ministers aren't renowned for their sense of humour, but five former PMs let loose at a dinner last night in Toronto. We hear the highlights on our political panel.