Best Lansdowne School Podcasts (2025)

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“Tinder for moms" How Ottawa women are using apps to find their 'village' 16:28

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Making new friends in early parenthood can be trickier than you think. Because - beyond the baby - what else do you have in common? Robyn Bresnahan goes for brunch with a group of women who met on a matchmaking app for moms.

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Could Quebec’s doctor drain be Ottawa’s gain? 17:05

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Hundreds of doctors are looking to leave Quebec -- angry at a new law. What will it mean in the Outaouais where doctors are already in short-supply? Could the discontent be a boon for Ontario?

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Sunday School - Westminster Confession of Faith Ch 6 Sec 6 42:50

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Cooper Mitchell teaches on the Westminster Confession of Faith Ch 6 Sec 6 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious Gospel of Grac…

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Math anxiety in Ottawa schools – why psychologists are worried 15:04

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Fear and apprehension around math can start in elementary school. Recently, hundreds of school psychologists gathered in Ottawa to hear how math anxiety is impacting kids - and what can be done to overcome it.

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Sunday School - Westminster Confession of Faith Ch 6 Sec 5 56:00

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Cooper Mitchell teaches on the Westminster Confession of Faith Ch 6 Sec 5 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious Gospel of Grac…

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Full of Grace and Power: The Spirit of God in an Ordinary Man, Acts Ch 6:8-15 51:49

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown Preaches on Full Of Grace and Power: The Spirit of God in an Ordinary Man - Acts 6:8-14 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfe…

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5-star filter: why Ottawa’s ‘food-stagrammers’ don’t post bad reviews 17:48

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They’re not trained food critics. But tens of thousands follow their social media posts to find out where to eat. We go for lunch with four of the city’s top “food-stagrammers”.

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The True Temple People: Order and Provision in God's House Acts 6:1-7 56:00

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown Preaches on The True Temple People: Order and Provision in God's House Acts 6:1-7 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law…

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Sunday School - Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 6 Sec 4 44:13

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown teaches on The West Minister Confession of Faith, Ch 6 Section 4 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious…

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Lansdowne 2.0 is a go. Now what? 21:28

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Ottawa City Council has greenlit a project that’s been red hot with pushback. So now that Lansdowne 2.0 is a go, what does it mean for residents, visitors, festivals, sports teams - and the city’s financial future?

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The Plan of God Will Not Fail: The Church Under Divine Defense Acts 5:33-42 51:29

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown Preaches on The Plan of God Will Not Fail: The Church Under Divine Defense - Acts 5:33-42 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's per…

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Sunday School - Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 6 Sec 2&3 44:34

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Cooper Mitchell Teaches on The Wesminster Confession of Faith Ch 6 Sec 2&3 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious Gospel of Gra…

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Tapped out: how Ottawa’s rural residents are coping without water 14:24

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Marathon Village, near Carp has been in emergency mode. With very little rain over the past few months, wells have run dry and residents have had to change their water habits drastically. Robyn Bresnahan visits the community to hear about the frustration, confusion and worries for winter. Plus, two hydrologists weigh in with advice for what NOT to …

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"Faith Under Fire: Obeying God Over Man, Round 2" (Acts 5:17-32) 53:49

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown Preaches on "Faith Under Fire: Obeying God Over Man, Round 2" (Acts 5:17-32) at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and …

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Sunday School on the Westminster Confession of Faith Ch.6 Sec 1 43:09

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Cooper Mitchell teaches on the Westminster Confession of Faith Ch 6 Sec 1 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious Gospel of Grac…

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Wazzup Witches! The Ottawans making a living off witchcraft 22:45

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Fancy a new career? Ever considered witchcraft? Robyn Bresnahan meets three Ottawa witches, including the owner of a shop in the Glebe where business is brooming and a tea leaf reader who is thrilled that witches are having their hour.

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Sunday School on Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5.6 42:33

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches to Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5.6 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and…

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A Holy Church in Holy Fear: God's Call for Purity in Worship - Acts 5:1-11 48:57

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on A Holy Church in Holy Fear: God's Call for Purity in Worship - Acts 5:1-11 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfec…

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Sunday School on Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5.5 54:06

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Cooper Mitchell preaches to Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5.5 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glo…

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The Psalms of Jesus - Hebrews 2:10-12 32:52

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Micah Humphries preaches on The Psalms of Jesus - Hebrews 2:10-12 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious Gospel of Grace in Jes…

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Sunday School on Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5.4 46:28

2M ago46:28

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches to Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5.4 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and…

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Abundant Grace: The Foundation of Christian Community - Acts 4:32-37 54:06

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on Abundant Grace: The Foundation of Christian Community - Acts 4:32-37 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law …

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Why can't the police stop street racing in Ottawa? 15:55

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Street racing is dangerous and illegal. Yet in neighbourhoods across the city, residents are woken up by the revving of engines and screeching of tires. Robyn Bresnahan speaks to a former street racer who drove “without any concerns or worries of others” - and to an officer who explains why these speedsters are so hard to nab.…

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The school shooting that shocked Ottawa 50 years ago 20:11

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In October 1975, an 18-year-old student walked into an Ottawa high school -- spraying bullets into a classroom -- then killing himself. CBC Reporter Guy Quenneville dug through archives and interviewed dozens of people -- including those who survived that day. Robyn Bresnahan talks to Guy about how that school shooting resonates half a century late…

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The one where Robyn pulled an all-nighter on Elgin Street 34:26

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Great news! One of our - and your - favourite episodes has been nominated for an international podcast award! It’s the one where Robyn spends all night at the Elgin Street Diner. What transpired was a very Ottawa slice of life. If you love this episode, please vote for it in the Signal Awards. Deadline is October 9th.…

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Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5 42:28

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Cooper Mitchell preaches to Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glori…

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Hallowed Be The Name: The Church's Prayer for Courage - Acts 4:23-31 56:37

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on Hallowed Be The Name: The Church's Prayer for Courage - Acts 4:23-31 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law …

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Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 4.2 46:28

2M ago46:28

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Brandon Lansdown preaches to Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 4.2 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His gl…

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Faith Under Fire: Obeying God over Man - Acts 4:13-22 56:11

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on Faith Under Fire: Obeying God over Man - Acts 4:13-22 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His gloriou…

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How are rising commercial rents changing the fabric of the city? 21:37

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A beloved yoga and spin studio in Nepean is shutting down after 15 years in business due to a big rent increase. The owners say they bent over backwards to try to find a solution - but the landlord wouldn’t budge. Robyn Bresnahan hears why commercial rents are through the roof and talks to a small business owner who worries this will change the fab…

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Could a legendary Ottawa music venue be resurrected? 20:53

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Le Hibou is a place of near mythical status in the Ottawa music community. A tiny coffee house on Sussex Drive where the likes of Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen played. Robyn Bresnahan hears memories from those who were there in its heyday and explores whether Le Hibou could ever rise again.…

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Sunday School on the Westminster Confession of Faith, Ch 4 44:00

3M ago44:00

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Brandon Lansdown preaches to Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 4 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glor…

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The Stone the Builders Rejected - Acts 4:1-12 51:49

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on The Stone the Builders Rejected - Acts 4:1-12 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious Gospel…

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Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, 3.8 51:20

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Brandon Lansdown preaches to Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, 3.8 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious G…

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From Rejection to Restoration: The Hope of Christ - Acts 3:11-26 45:50

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on From Rejection to Restoration: The Hope of Christ - Acts 3:11-26 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and …

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Thousands of Ottawans turned up to a pop-up melanoma screening clinic. Dozens walked away with a skin cancer diagnosis. 16:22

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When the “Mole Mobile” came to Ottawa over four days, it was overrun with people. Robyn Bresnahan spoke to people who waited hours to see a dermatologist.

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Should Ottawa burn its garbage? 17:06

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Time for some trash talk. The city’s main dump is filling up. And one of the options councillors are considering for the future is burning Ottawa’s garbage. Robyn Bresnahan dives into the debate with a politician in favour of incineration and a waste expert who thinks the idea is rubbish.

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Catcalls, eye rolls and butt slaps: life for women working in the trades 18:48

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From the best of This is Ottawa: She was told to try hairdressing. Instead, she picked up a wrench. Despite a shortage of skilled trade workers, women are still under-represented. Robyn Bresnahan visits a Manotick automotive garage to hear what life is like for the only woman who works there. (Originally published June 10, 2024)…

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Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, 3.6-3.7 49:16

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Brandon Lansdown preaches to Sunday School on The Westminster Confession of Faith, 3.6-3.7 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorio…

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The Church of God: United as One in Christ - Acts 2:42-47 53:59

4M ago53:59

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on The Church of God: United as One in Christ - Acts 2:42-47 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glo…

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A day in the life of CHEO’s critical care response team 17:42

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From the best of This is Ottawa: A young girl was kicked in the chest by a horse -- causing a rupture to her heart. The child was airlifted to hospital by a specialized team from CHEO. Robyn Bresnahan hears the story and gets a chopper ride with the crew responsible for emergency care in the air. (Originally published February 2024)…

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Sunday School on The History of the Westminster Confession of Faith, 3.4-3.5 43:35

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Brandon Lansdown preaches to Sunday School on The History of the Westminster Confession of Faith, 3.4-3.5 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law…

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Covenantal Repentance and Baptism - Acts 2:37-41 50:28

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on Covenantal Repentance and Baptism - Acts 2:37-41 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and His glorious Gos…

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Saying good-bye to one of Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants 26:43

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From the best of This is Ottawa: From its opening in 1982, the Yangtze restaurant on Somerset Street became a destination for lovers of dim sum. But in the fall of 2024, the family-run business closed and the building was sold. The woman who grew up at the Yangtze tells Robyn Bresnahan about the bitter sweet good-bye. (Originally published October …

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Sunday School on The History of the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 2 Part 5 50:08

4M ago50:08

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Brandon Lansdown preaches to Sunday School on The History of the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 2 Part 5 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's pe…

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The Spirit Speaks: Christ Proclaimed at Pentecost - Acts 2:14-36 58:34

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on The Spirit Speaks: Christ Proclaimed at Pentecost - Acts 2:14-36 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect Law and …

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Exploring the prolonged closure of the O’Brien Hotel in Gatineau Park 15:05

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From the best of This is Ottawa: In 2018 a boutique hotel called The O’Brien opened to great fanfare in Gatineau Park. The derelict mansion overlooking Meech Lake had been given a multi-million dollar facelift - funded by taxpayers. But the following year, it closed. Robyn Bresnahan investigates. (Originally published September 16, 2024)…

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A mountain or a mole hill? Assessing Ottawa’s Rat problem 19:06

4M ago19:06

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From the best of This is Ottawa: They come up through toilets. They dangle from birdfeeders. Sometimes rats make your home THEIR home. Some residents proclaim rodent birth control is the answer. Others say it’s keeping rats out in the first place. Robyn Bresnahan talks to an Ottawa resident who dealt with a backyard overtaken by rats. (Originally p…

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Sunday School on The History of the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 2 Part 3 45:38

4M ago45:38

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Cooper Mitchell preaches to Sunday School on The History of the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 2 Part 3 at the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's per…

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The Spirit's Redemptive Work: Fulfilling God's Covenant Promises - Acts 2:1-4 51:12

4M ago51:12

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Pastor Brandon Lansdown preaches on The Spirit's Redemptive Work: Fulfilling God's Covenant Promises - Acts 2:1-4 to the Coram Deo Reformed Church in Springfield, MO. Coram Deo Church exists to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's per…