CJOH - Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 06:00 p.m. (ET) - Segment #5

>>> The canadian dollar down below 74 cents u.s., oil prices in the U.S. slid to the lowest level since february, canadian energy prices also declined below $66 per barrel. It was a down day on the tsx, shedding more than 144 points. That's the latest in business, I'm amber kanwar in the bnn bloomberg newsroom. >> Graham: our bell media weekender shares some events happening in ottawa this weekend at another milestone for professional women's sports. >> Our team will complete the pathway for women in this country. >> Graham: it's official, a This program is brought to by top hat. Anything around the home...we do that "Every moment matters in a medical emergency." "We are stretched so thin, we can't get to you." "Understaffed." "Underfunded." "Undervalued." "Burning out." "i just want to help my community." "How long is too long to wait?" So we're walking the whole coast of Nova Scotia. Literally the whole coast. We're talking lighthouses, seafood, glamping. Tidal bore rafting! Totally not a bore by the way! We hottubbed. We cold plunged. The Cabot Trail? The views! And the coastal towns? Oh! You should have been there. Okay, we get it. That's why we came with you this time. Right. Yes. It's Leon's Storewide Super Sale! Save up to 50% on furniture. Save up to 50% on mattresses. Plus, get an l2 washer and dryer set for only $998 including a 2 year warranty! On now for a limited time! ( ) ( ) The infiniti qx60 exemplifies modern luxury. With powerful suv performance, three rows of comfort, and a sleek-yet-daring design. ( ) Lease a 2024 qx60 from 0.99% apr for up to 24 months. Visit INFINITI.ca. ( ) I'm from Isle-aux-Coudres. On the island, we felt a little bit isolated. My great-grandfather had the first Bell telephone in our community. So he took calls for the whole island. Today, as an electrical engineer, I connect people across Canada using better, and more energy-efficient technology. ( ) That makes me proud. And I'm sure my great-grandfather would be too. ( ) There's no such thing as close to vacation blues when you live in a lepine apartment with an indoor saltwater pool. Unwind by the pool, find serenity in the sauna and have a little drink as you dream up your next adventure. I'm with Alanna from a custom cabinets. Alanna Can you give me some idea of some of the options you get in a custom design? Yeah, Jeff so for example, we have over 50 different door styles. Right now, we're standing in a transitional style kitchen. It features our Northfield style door in our rain painted finish. and also features some beautiful quartz countertops by Cambria, complete with quartz backsplash. Right now, when you do a custom design, you could receive a $1,000 gift card for your dream barbecue at DesLaurier Custom Cabinets. Closed Captioning is brought to you in part by Desjardins Insurance. Insurance with a heart so big, it shows. Visit Desjardins dot com slash heart, today. Canuck. >> Announcer: iheartradio weekender is powered by barrhaven forward, ottawa's newest and largest ford store and eastern ontario's ford ev leader. >> Graham: it's thursday and time to check in with our iheartradio weekender timea taylor. >> Reporter: canada's biggest walking and running festival returns tamarack race weekend is finally here. Whether you're planning on running or cheering for your loved ones from the sidelines, there are three days of fun happening for the whole family which we love. At two, five, and ten k as well as the half and full marathons and fitness expo with more than 30... You can still sign up to run. Check out run ottawa.ca for the details. The great glebe garage sale is happening on saturday starting bright and early at 8:00 am,. I know a lot of people like to get sooner than that and it goes until 2:00. The whole it glebe neighbourhood

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