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A pivotal conversation was held earlier this week at Rogers Centre Ottawa, with a number of big thinkers in attendance to lend their expertise and advice about the city’s Downtown economy. It has tried to bounce back economically from the COVID-19 pandemic, but certain sectors of the Downtown Core have struggled more than others. Are we seeing similar patterns in other cities? CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper with Jenn...
Global concerns about the spread of H5N1 continue to spike, and the shadows of another potential pandemic haven’t calmed any waters. Experts say the sense of urgency around the international community must be heightened, and they must move swiftly to implement the lessons we learned from COVID. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig Standard, joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
The inaugural week-long celebration of Ottawa’s music scene includes local headline performers, the Capital Music Awards, and a slew of talent showcases. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent previews the 2025 edition of Capital Music Week with Melanie Brulee, the Executive Director of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.
11 people have been tragically killed at Vancouver’s Filipino Festival, with the youngest victim being just 5 years old, after a man drove an SUV into a large crowd. According to Interim Chief Constable Steve Rai, the death toll could possibly rise in the coming days. A 30-year-old male has been detained by police and his name has not been identified by law enforcement. Former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis joins Andrew Pinsent...
Pierre Poilievre and the Tories unveiled their fully-costed platform earlier this week, as Liberal leader Mark Carney points to several ‘phantom numbers’ in the Blue Team’s gameplan. Is it enough to alter the polls at the eleventh hour and deliver a Conservative government? Andrew Pinsent welcomes GZero Media contributor Tasha Kheiriddin, Postmedia columnist Warren Kinsella, and Traxxion Strategies President Karl ...
Every single Sunday, CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper into the backstories of popular Canadian historical events and figures. Chiming in with his expert analysis is Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX. This week, they reflect on the heroic legacy of Canadian war hero Alan McLeod, who made a name for himself in WWI and earned the Victoria Cross for his efforts.
The Beer Store is preparing to close 4 more locations, with Ottawa slated to lose its second store so far this year. How can this franchise adapt to the changing times, and is it already too late? CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper with Stephen Beaumont, a veteran beer industry analyst and the main author of BeaumontDrinks.com.
With their backs against the wall, the Ottawa Senators will need 4 straight wins against the Toronto Maple Leafs to keep their season alive. On Saturday, they got one, as Jake Sanderson played the role of OT hero in Game 4. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth outlines the lessons to learn as the team tries to pull off a near-impossible feat.
Game 4 of the Battle of Ontario takes place tonight at the Canadian Tire Centre, as the Ottawa Senators try to survive their first elimination game of these playoffs. Over at Sens Mile on Elgin Street, one restaurant is putting their foot down on all-things blue-and-white, rejecting any customers with Leafs apparel on their person. As expected, this has led to some pretty awkward conversations with customers, from young kids to gra...
Amidst the Ontario government's pending financial investigation into Ottawa's largest school board, a handful of post-secondary institutions are making some tough calls. How are we feeling about the provincial education system these days? Knoxdale-Merivale councillor Sean Devine and LiveWorkPlay co-leader Keenan Wellar join Andrew Pinsent for the Weekly Rundown Panel.
Earlier this week, the Ford government announced its intentions to launch a financial investigation into Ottawa’s largest school board, as the OCDSB heads into a fourth straight deficit. Per the Ministry of Education, an investigator will validate the school board’s financial position over the coming months. Then, they will recommend whether the Ministry should step in and take further action. Pino Buffone, the OCDSB's ...
On this week's edition of This Week In Politics, CFRA's Andrew Pinsent examines the polls and the political rhetoric, as we count down the federal election campaign's final days.
Heading into this year's Women's World Hockey Championship, the Ottawa Charge scored a pair of crucial victories in Boston, launching themselves into a playoff spot with 3 games to go. One of those games is later today, on Home ice, against first-place Montreal. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth previews the final push for the PWHL Playoffs, and the new PWHL team that is set to join the fold very soon.
Holy Week in Ukraine began with a deadly Russian missile barrage on Palm Sunday, marking another betrayal by their once-trustworthy American allies. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
On Saturday, both the Liberals and the NDP unveiled their fully-costed platforms. Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will do the same in the coming days, but they have yet to release a fully-costed plan at the time of this recording. How much stock does the Canadian public put into these platforms? How often do these platforms influence the final ballot? And more importantly, how much should people care about these pledges? An...
Every single Sunday, CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper into the backstories of popular Canadian historical events and figures. Chiming in with his expert analysis is Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX. This week, they reflect on the life and legacy of Canadian journalist and social activist June Callwood, who passed away in April of 2007.
After recognizing Pink Shirt Day, and on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ottawa-born songwriter Michelle Treacy is speaking to schools this week about anti-bullying. Treacy has racked up millions of listens on Spotify, and she is also a former American Idol Golden Ticket winner. But aside from her ability to hit the high notes, she is also an ambassador for a Canadian-based charity called 'No Time For That Anti-Bullying S...
2004 marked the last playoff duel between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Back then, social media was still in its infancy stages, and YouTube wasn't officially online until 2005. And now, 21 years after Game 7 ended, both sides reconvene on 40 Bay Street for Game 1. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth reflects on the demons of playoffs past for both sides, and eventually previews what will happen next.
As Ottawa city council calls on the Ford government to toughen legislation on vehicle thefts, a new audit finds that $10 million in red-light camera revenue has yet to be allocated to the city’s Road Safety Fund. Joining Andrew Pinsent on the Weekly Rundown Panel is former city councillor Keith Egli and Alta Vista councillor Marty Carr.
Heading into this week’s debates in Montreal, the Carney Liberals were riding a wave of momentum in the federal polls. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre tried his best to change the narrative and reverse a potential collapse. Did he win these pivotal showdowns by his own doing, or did he win by not losing? More importantly, will these debate performances matter? Barry McLoughlin, the President of Transformational Leadershi...
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