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Ottawa's Alternative Rock -- LiVE 88.5 -- is Canada's first and only carbon neutral radio station.

09/20/2024

Weigh by text or call 613-727-8850 and you're in the draw for a pair of tickets to see TWENTY ONE PILOTS in MONTREAL next Weds!

Skateboard. Last time I was on a board I broke my arm, wrist and dislocated my elbow in one shot. The risk vs reward on that one doesn't add up anymore unfortunately. ~robin

09/19/2024

Weigh by text or call 613-727-8850 and you're in the draw for a pair of tickets to see TWENTY ONE PILOTS in MONTREAL next Weds!

"If you need 1 year old Thanksgiving dinner, I'm your guy" ~robin

09/18/2024

Weigh by text or call 613-727-8850 and you're in the draw for a pair of tickets to see TWENTY ONE PILOTS in MONTREAL next Weds!

I got made fun of for Mr Noodles. I mean, sure I was eating them uncooked with the seasoning but I didn't think it was that odd. You? ~robin

09/17/2024

Artists overseas often mix up the time zones. Can't count the number of times an artist called in the middle of the night thinking it was later here. What's yours? ~robin

09/16/2024

The game was simple. Call someone from your contacts you KNOW would answer. If they did, $50 to you! Otherwise your friends and family had some explaining to do

09/16/2024

Weigh by text or call 613-727-8850 and you're in the draw for a pair of tickets to see TWENTY ONE PILOTS in MONTREAL next Weds!

My first tattoo would fall in this category. ( It's a spider on my ankle, while I don't regret it, I don't show it off to anyone lol ) ~robin

09/13/2024

I think it would be funny if on Friday the 13th you dropped something you were required to count out loud to 13 before you could pick it up! You? ~robin

09/12/2024

613-727-8850 with a call or text on this one to be in the draw for a spot in the Hotel Casino Lac-Leamy Suite Friday at CItyFolk for Rise Against!

Tried for years to get in better shape with whatever fad trend was on the go, finally did, turns out it was eat less and move more. So much wasted time cutting corners. You? ~robin

09/11/2024

CONTEST ALERT: Boy Golden takes over Club Saw tomorrow with special guest Roman Clarke, and we've got your hook up! Tag your concert pal in the comments for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show. Winner will be contacted by the LiVE Promotions team. You'll know it's really us because we won't ask for your credit card number or to click on sketchy links. Good luck!
If you aren't feeling lucky, limited tickets are available via the link on our website or from Spectrasonic. Keep that FOMO in check!
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09/11/2024

613-727-8850 with a call or text on this one to be in the draw for a spot in the Hotel Casino Lac-Leamy Suite Friday at CItyFolk for Rise Against!

I'm going with change a wiper blade. You? ~robin

09/10/2024

30 minutes today vs the usual 15. You? ~robin

09/10/2024

Ew, David (Grohl)!
- Jen

Dave Grohl has announced he recently became the father of "a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage."

09/10/2024

Call or text 613-727-8850 on this one to get in the draw for a spot in the Hotel Casino Lac-Leamy Suite at CityFolk Friday for Rise Against!

I'll go with cartwheel. When's the last time you tried one? Go ahead.. tell me it's simple after trying it! ~robin

09/09/2024

TODAY ONLY (Sept 9, 2024 from 8am-8pm) when you hear a song by The Beaches, text "beaches" to 613-727-8850. Each hour we'll call one lucky texter back and award them a pair of tickets to the opening night of CityFolk! So keep that ringer on, because it's the one call you don't want to miss. Good luck!

09/09/2024

I'm going with running shorts. They're so comfortable, but totally not appropriate for any office setting. You? ~robin

09/06/2024

Ottawa’s Scientific Investigation into Paranormal Activity tells their second encounter! Chat with them this weekend at Comiccon

09/06/2024

Your shot at joining us in the Hotel Casino Lac Leamy suite at CityFolk Sept 13 feat Rise Against!!! 613-727-8850 with a call or text on this one and you're in the draw

Amal and I are debating whether I actually ruined a surprise for my wife by giving it away early.. or if it was sweet. We'll unpack on air today ~robin

09/05/2024

What's your THREE WORD reaction to the news Linkin Park is back!?

( I'm watching the livestream now of Emily's debut and I gotta say.... give me tickets! ~robin)

09/05/2024

Do you believe!? SIPA Canada told us some chilling stories about recent encounters. Catch them at Comiccon this weekend!

09/05/2024

Drop a text or call 613-727-8850 on this one and we'll toss you in the draw for Sept 14th CityFolk tickets feat Milky Chance & Half Moon Run!!

Toothpaste for me. She's a squeezer and I'm a roller. We have separate toothpastes for that reason. You? ~robin

09/04/2024

Text / call 613-727-8850 on this one to get in the draw for tickets to CityFolk next Weds featuring Beaches & Hawksley Workman!

I like to check out the pizza. Literally everywhere we've been we've tried the pizza. You? ~robin

09/03/2024

Text / call 613-727-8850 on this one and you're in the draw to join The Morning Start Up in the Hotel Casino Lac Leamy Suite for the September 13th night of CityFolk, featuring Rise Against!!!!

I am for it. As for rewards back in the day I think I got Garbage Pail Kids playing cards. ~robin

09/01/2024

Happy Alternative Essentials long weekend! Don't forget, we've got the tunes covered, plus we're giving you the chance to win a Bluetooth compatible turntable and essential albums from Radiohead, Queens of the Stone Age, Green Day, and MORE! Text in the secret codewords for your chance to win. Shout out to for the prize, and good luck!

08/30/2024

My coworker was shocked when I tried to hand him $40 cash for our football pool. Actually said, "email money transfer that to me, what are you a caveman carrying cash!?" ~robin

08/29/2024

As much as I have a few fond memories of lining up, I'd still prefer the digital draws. I've gotten some seats that lining up would have never happened. You? ~robin

08/28/2024

Whether cats can have aids or not. It's a bit of a long story, I'll explain on air. What's yours? ~robin

08/27/2024

Your GIF reaction only to this news!? ~robin

08/27/2024

Inspired by the headline that Ottawa is hoping to convince reluctant civil servants return to the office is a good thing.

No hiding behind email. You can talk to the person you need to face to face. What have you got? ~robin

08/26/2024

Facts.
- Jen

08/26/2024

By singing the song that never ends. It goes on and on..... ~robin

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Would you win the $50 Phone Call Challenge?!

The game was simple. Call someone from your contacts you KNOW would answer. If they did, $50 to you! Otherwise your friends and family had some explaining to do #fypシviralシ2024 #fun #money #Contest

Creepy! Ottawa’s Scientific Investigation into Paranormal Activity shares another encounter! #scary #ghost #haunted

Creeped out!?

Ottawa’s Scientific Investigation into Paranormal Activity tells their second encounter! Chat with them this weekend at Comiccon

Do you believe!? Ottawa’s Scientific Investigation of Paranormal Activity gave us audio and video of some recent encounters! Catch them at Comiccon this weekend!

Ottawa’s Scientific Investigation of Paranormal Activity tells us about there recent encounters

Do you believe!? SIPA Canada told us some chilling stories about recent encounters. Catch them at Comiccon this weekend!

OLP SENDS EPIC INVITE!

How awesome is the invite DJ Noah received from Our Lady Peace !? Tune in 9-2pm to hear the stories he has from the trip!

#heatwave #ottawa #DeadpoolAndWolverine

The Tea Party meets with a fan who shares a special connection through his mother

We were honoured as well to be a part of this. Zack’s family asks if this video moves you to want to help others, to donate to https://www.campmisquah.com/donate (another organization his mother volunteered at) The Tea Party

So stoked to see our friends Dear Rouge at HOPE on Saturday! Concert tickets are just $25 and available on our website. We'll see you on the beach!

Always a blast opening night Ottawa Bluesfest !

Worst Walk Ever!?

There are worse walks to make than what Niallhoran made in Toronto, like the one Kayla shared! Thanks for being a good sport Kayla!

Gord Sinclair of The Hip chats about being Canadian ahead of Canada Day

The Morning Start Up caught up with Gord Sinclair from The Tragically Hip to chat about the new single ‘Get Back Again’ and share his thoughts on being Canadian ahead of Canada Day

Big Wreck complete’s the sentence “You aren’t a true Canadian until you have……..”

You’ll want to watch this to be able to answer questions The Morning Start Up have tomorrow for tickets to the Ottawa REDBLACKS home opener Sunday where Big Wreck performs!

We’re wearing sunglasses wrong!?

Sunglasses, socks and now… sushi!? What else has a younger generation said you’re doing wrong? #fyp #fashion #funnymoments

At least we had fun!? #fyp #fun #dragon

DJ Noah gives his recommendations for Night 1 of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival! Music: Rare Americans-Baggage, No Bro-Where My Girls At?, and the Hallions-Take Me Back