Chelsea has been at the station since day one and she hasn't grown an inch! She loves giraffes, Pearl Jam, tattoos and her dog Molly! That is when Molly doesn't eat her Vans... Tune into Chelsea every weekday from 9am-2pm. During her show she has the Mid-Morning Cafe Break around 10:20am, and starting at 1pm she brings...

This generation doesn't own planet Earth, we're just borrowing it from our kids. That's why LiVE 88.5 is proud to be Canada's first and only carbon neutral radio station. We plant 5,700 trees every year with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) to offset our carbon footprint. To date, LiVE 88.5 has planted n...

Jen Traplin is a mother, freelance writer, and has been an announcer on LiVE 88.5 FM since the station's inception in 2005. Sometimes awkward and sarcastic, she likes cats, and Tom Hanks. Tune into Jen Traplin daily at 2pm for the Indie Spotlight. Jen is also the host of The Vinyl Recycler every Sunday from 12pm-2pm! C...

DJ Noah's ascent to radio was a natural progression, he's been spinnin' tunes at proms, weddings, parties and the biggest LiVE 88.5 events all over Ottawa for years! His love and knowledge of music is scary and that's exactly why he's our LiVE 88.5 Music Director. Noah spends his days selecting all of the songs we play...

Eric is a fan of live music, tattoos, Ottawa's Craft Beer scene, and references to the Simpsons. Catch the cromulent Eric Stacey on LiVE 88.5 on Saturday's from 12pm-6pm! Eric also manages the station's Promotions department. Have a question about a contest or event? Send him an email: eric@live885.com613.727.8850 eric...

Sadly, Andre "Katfish Morgan" Maisonneuve passed away in 2016 after an intense and bravely fought battle with cancer. Andre was a great broadcaster, a tremendous team player and a fearless leader. Andre gave birth to LiVE 88.5. He "lived life large" and he was an absolutely magnificent human being. ...

Ya know, what we really love about you - is that you help kids! Our mission with the LiVE 88.5 Kids Fund is to raise money and awareness for Ottawa children and youth in need. If you have an event that you think fits with the LiVE 88.5 Kids Fund, please e-mail our Promotions department HERE. Let's make a difference. Le...

Over the course of nine years, LiVE 88.5 FM put over seven million dollars into the Canadian music scene through the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot project. This money helped hundreds of artists generate viable careers by means of creating and performing original music. Utilizing Newcap Radio's unique resources, bands have a...

Every Friday afternoon from 2 - 6PM, Jen Traplin takes listeners into the weekend with Nothing But 90's Fridays. It's an in depth musical journey through a seminal era in alternative music featuring essentials from artists like Oasis, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, and more. Nothing...

Thursday, March 30, 2023 On the show... Survive 88.5 Name one of the three teams the Sens need to leapfrog to get in the playoffs? Buffalo, Florida or Pitts 88x8? 704 In what year was the first iPad released... 2008, 2010 or 2012? 2010 What street was voted the worst in Ottawa last year? Carling, Bronson or Bank? Carli...