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These days, former NDP MP Charlie Angus is in the middle of a speaking tour, slowly retreating from a politician's lifestyle. And there is no shortage of news items to discuss. He joined Andrew Pinsent to talk about the passing of former politician Ken Dryden, Parliament's long-awaited return, the graphic assassination of an American political activist, and how Canada's Prime Minister has handled the Trump administration.
Russian superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov is projected to have a ton of suitors on the open market next July, a market that could be fueled by fellow superstars Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. And after clearing up a ton of dead cap space, the Minnesota Wild were prepared to give him an offer he couldn’t refuse. To be more specific, the richest contract in NHL history. Kaprizov was offered $128 million over 8 years by his cur...
Class is in session this weekend at The Ghoul School, an iconic Fall staple at Saunders Farm that is celebrating 30 years of operation. And once we get to next weekend, the jump-scares really ramp up. Andrew Pinsent chats with Mark Saunders, the Director of Fun at Saunders Farm, on CFRA Live.
From the city's Budget Direction for 2026, to a cap on public servants, to OC Transpo's reliability targets, a lot has been going on at Ottawa City Hall these days. Andrew Pinsent welcomes Alta Vista councillor Marty Carr and Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante to the Weekly Rundown Panel, as we dig into a municipal buffet.
American political activist Charlie Kirk had his fair share of supporters and critics, with both sides being extremely vocal in their respective stances. But the second humanity cheers for someone's final breath, we've gone off the deep end. CFRA's Andrew Pinsent delivers his two cents on this week's American tragedy.
Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old American political activist, bid farewell to his wife and two young children before attending a speaking engagement in Utah. For him, Wednesday morning started just like any other. It would be the last day that his family would see him alive. In the middle of Wednesday’s discussion, Kirk was graphically shot and killed with a single bullet, as police frantically searched for his killer. On Friday, ...
Doctors say an onslaught of sports betting ads is planting the seed for an onslaught of bad gambling habits, specifically when it comes to today’s youth. That’s according to a new editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Andrew Pinsent digs deeper with Dr. Shannon Charlebois, a Medical Editor of the CMAJ and the co-author of the editorial that was published.
With their postseason hopes already on thin ice, the Ottawa Redblacks were searching for another much-needed victory against the B.C. Lions, this time away from TD Place and in a different time zone. Sadly, they didn't get it, as another 1st Half deficit and 7 sacks against quarterback Dustin Crum proved to be their downfall. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth analyzes Friday's outcome in Vancouver and previews the team...
The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, September 12th, 2025.
OC Transpo officials are still targeting a late-2025 opening of O-Train Line 1 service, predominantly to passengers in Orleans. However, when they were asked for a concrete launch date, none was given during Thursday’s Transit Committee meeting. Director of Rail Construction Richard Holder has outlined the 6 steps that are required before service can receive the green light. We are about to enter Step 1 of that process &ndash...
If you’ve heard of The Smiths, then you’ve probably heard the voice of British pop singer Morrissey. He will be performing at Ottawa’s CityFolk tonight, as the famous local festival moves back to Lansdowne Park for its 31st edition. This popular solo act is also a vocal animal rights advocate, and he’s requested that fans don’t bring any sort of meat products to his performances. Furthermore, he has as...
On this week's edition of the CTV Morning Live Ottawa Podcast, we hop in the time machine and revisit some of our favourite interviews over the past few months. In present-day news, September marks the start of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month here in Ottawa. Similar to any health scare, an ounce of prevention and awareness is worth a pound of cure. Plus, a new drug has been approved in the fight against ovarian cancer, a potential ...
Bill takes some time to hear from the listeners to wrap up the show!
Bill is joined by the CFIB’s chief economist and vice-president of research Simon Gaudreault to discuss the tax situation of small businesses in Canada.
Bill is joined by Beacon-Hill Cyrville Councillor and chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Tim Tierney to discuss ring roads in Ottawa and if they're the best choice.
Bill Carroll is joined by Sun Media Columnist, Brian Lilley, for his weekly hit.
Bill is joined by his producer Steve Bunda to talk about the trending topic of the day!
Bill is joined by host of the TSN radio show “Offside” and TSN and Forbes sports legal analyst Eric Macramalla to talk about the acquitted players in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial return to the NHL and what the future might hold for them.
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Bill is joined by Dr. Barry Dworkin for his daily Medical Myth Busting segment.
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Charlie is America's hardest working grassroots activist who has your inside scoop on the biggest news of the day and what's really going on behind the headlines. The founder of Turning Point USA and one of social media's most engaged personalities, Charlie is on the front lines of America’s culture war, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of students on over 3,500 college and high school campuses across the country, bringing you your daily dose of clarity in a sea of chaos all from his signature no-holds-barred, unapologetically conservative, freedom-loving point of view. You can also watch Charlie Kirk on Salem News Channel