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As thousands of hockey-mad Sens fans packed the Canadian Tire Centre for another Home Opener, the last thing they were expecting was Ottawa's captain to pick up a significant injury. Yet, that's exactly what happened, as a cross-check from Nashville captain Roman Josi slowly took its toll on Brady Tkachuk. He was unavailable for the dying minutes of regulation in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Predators. Then, he was ruled out of action ...
The puck has officially dropped on a brand-new Ottawa Senators season! Headlined by a banged-up Panthers roster, a pair of annual contenders from Tampa Bay and Toronto, and a Canadiens team on the rise, Ottawa is projected to be in the Eastern Conference playoff mix once again. And as NHL rosters change, they have the potential to become a frequent powerhouse in the Atlantic Division. How soon could that happen, and what needs to h...
For the first time ever, the Toronto Blue Jays squared off against baseball's most decorated franchise in postseason play. And with the sports world eagerly watching, they showed up early and often against last year's World Series finalists, sealing the deal with a bullpen game in The Bronx. Now all that's left to do is to win 8 more games. In this special online edition of CFRA Live, technical producer Stephen Ellsworth explores t...
After missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, the Ottawa 67's are hitting the ice at TD Place with a young roster and not too many established veterans. Yet, they are showing everyone in the OHL circuit that they mean business, using a confident swagger and a contagious work ethic to their advantage. And with a bucket of Road games to kick things off, that will prove very valuable. In this special edition of CFRA Live,...
Following a gut-wrenching 2024 campaign, and a lot of swings and misses for big-name Free Agents, a lot needed to go right for the Blue Jays in 2025. So they just kept finding ways to win ball games. And as the Yankees ended their season on a tear, Canada's Team had to win out in order to clinch their first AL East title since 2015. That's precisely what they did, capping off a sweep of the Rays with a commanding 13-4 victory at Ro...
A countrywide ‘Draw The Line’ rally was held across several major Canadian cities on Saturday, including outside the PMO on Wellington Street. And it’s creating quite the conversation. Letitia Charbonneau is a member of Seniors For Climate Action Now, one of the many groups who helped with the outreach and organization of Saturday’s rally. She joins Andrew Pinsent in Hour 5. Plus, we preview another edition ...
According to a Sunday morning tweet from Prime Minister Carney, Canada has officially recognized the State of Palestine, as the Israel-Hamas War approaches 2 years of bloodshed. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, joins Andrew Pinsent in Hour 4. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
As we discuss free speech for a number of reasons, we have our own thorny issues to deal with in Canada. A new bill on hate symbols has been introduced, while the feds have decided to bar a prominent Irish rap group from entering the country. How would you grade your overall concern on the limits of free speech? We dig deeper in Hour 3 with the Sunday Political Panel. And in sports news, CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellswor...
CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper into the backstories of popular Canadian historical events, landmarks, and figures. Chiming in with his expert analysis every single Sunday is Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX. From 1903 to 1906, Frank McGee carved out quite the legacy for the original Ottawa Senators, winning 4 Stanley Cups before he was killed during World War I. And he did it all with one eye. That story is coming up in...
From 1997 to 2008, the Ottawa Senators found themselves in the NHL's playoff conversation every single year. And after last year's progress was enough to snap an 8-year drought, the team is aiming to improve in all facets of operations, with the goal of establishing today's golden standard. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth tees up the start of a highly-competitive Training Camp. But first, we bring you up to speed on ...
A countrywide ‘Draw The Line’ rally was held across several major Canadian cities on Saturday, including outside the PMO on Wellington Street. Federal unions took part in this weekend’s protests to voice their concerns ahead of potential cuts to the federal public service. Letitia Charbonneau is a member of Seniors For Climate Action Now, one of the many groups who helped with the outreach and organization of Satu...
According to a Sunday morning tweet from Prime Minister Carney, Canada has officially recognized the State of Palestine, as the Israel-Hamas War approaches 2 years of bloodshed. Meantime, the United Nations Security Council has been constantly pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. For the sixth time, the United States has blocked that request. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, jo...
As R-Nation enjoyed their first-ever tailgating party, the Ottawa Redblacks were gunning for a much-needed win against the struggling Winnipeg Blue Bombers. They held Winnipeg's offense to just 8 passes and 3 passing completions, while also sacking quarterback Chris Streveler 4 times. Yet, it still wasn't enough, as they fall to 4-10 with 4 games remaining. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth remains hopeful for a miracl...
As we discuss free speech for a number of reasons, we have our own thorny issues to deal with in Canada. A new bill on hate symbols has been introduced, while the feds have decided to bar a prominent Irish rap group from entering the country. How would you grade your overall concern on the limits of free speech, and what in particular concerns you the most? Joining host Andrew Pinsent for the Sunday Political Panel are Karl Belange...
CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper into the backstories of popular Canadian historical events, landmarks, and figures. Chiming in with his expert analysis every single Sunday is Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX. From 1903 to 1906, Frank McGee carved out quite the legacy for the original Ottawa Senators, winning 4 Stanley Cups before he was killed during World War I. And he did it all with one eye.
How much screentime is too much screentime for the developing brain? Parents and researchers alike are trying to solve that riddle, but one researcher and parent has developed her own rules. Jean Twenge is the author of ‘10 Rules For Raising Kids In A High-Tech World’, as well as a leading researcher in this field. She debates what is considered ‘acceptable levels’ of social media consumption and explains ho...
From 1997 to 2008, the Ottawa Senators found themselves in the NHL's playoff conversation every single year. Their first-ever golden standard of success was spear-headed by Jacques Martin, then carried on through the watchful eyes of Bryan Murray. After last year's progress was enough to snap an 8-year drought, the team is aiming to improve in all facets of operations, with the goal of establishing today's golden standard. CFRA Liv...
Born in Nova Scotia, Canadian songwriter Glenn A. Johnson now calls Canada’s Capital home. His career has been filled with years of life lessons and memories, some of which he has inserted into his new anthology-themed album. The former journalist joins Andrew Pinsent in Hour 5. Plus, we take a final gander at the CFRA textboard during the 10:50 Talkback.
Robert Redford’s journey as a movie actor started to take flight in the early-1960’s, with his Broadway days serving as a promising appetizer of what was to come. His first big breakout came in 1969, but his positive influence on the Hollywood scene goes much deeper than his on-screen persona. CFRA Live show producer Mitch Kedrosky reflects on a life well lived. Meantime, it’s been nearly 2 weeks since American po...
As the City of Ottawa addresses the ongoing housing crunch, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is promising a significant shakeup into how today’s homes are being built. On Friday, he unveiled the municipality’s Housing Action Plan, chopping fees and speeding up construction efforts. Katie Burkholder-Harris, the Executive Director of Alliance To End Homelessness Ottawa, delivers her honest analysis. Meantime, the latest National Repo...
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