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36 years ago, a 20-minute massacre in Montreal left Canadians in a state of shock. Just before suppertime, an armed man entered L'Ecole Polytechnique with a semi-automatic rifle and a hunting knife. In the wake of his misogynistic violence, 10 women were injured and 14 women lost their lives. 36 years later, more action is still required, as femicide remains a deadly reality in today’s technologically-advanced upbringing. Geo...

Christmas is the season of giving, but the frigid December weather can often provide a good excuse to warm up near an open fire. For some, that ritual might include a drink of hot chocolate and a book of their choosing. But in the case of Carleton University sociologist Tonya Davidson, she spends her free time writing. Her latest creation – titled ‘Ottawology’ – delves into the sociology of Canada’s Ca...

Ongoing tensions between America and Venezuela are running high, as the U.S. President continues to ponder his next move. At the moment, U.S. forces are issuing strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, with the legality of those actions fueling questions. President Trump has also made continuous threats to extend on-land military operations on Venezuelan soil. And in light of last year’s contes...

The guitar amps at TD Place are turned all the way up this weekend, as a trio of Canadian rockers hit the stage for some Saturday fun. One of them is a legendary Kingston band that first started in 1989, but has released 6 of their 11 career albums over the past 14 years.  Their latest project - Burn All the Ships - is available now. Andrew Pinsent chats with Tim White, a founding member and bassist for The Headstones, on...

The sting of November's heartbreak, coupled with a jolt of playoff revenue from this year's World Series run, is likely fueling the Blue Jays' red-hot start to Free Agency. It started with a bang, as Canada's Team inked starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a massive 7-year pact. Then, they gave out a 3-year commitment to starting pitcher Cody Ponce, who exploded for an MVP season in the KBO. And if the rumours are true, management is fa...

The Ford government isn’t properly overseeing doctors' billings, according to an in-depth report from the province’s Auditor General. These documentations include several cases of physicians billing for more than 24 hours in a single day, money that the A.G. argues could be used to add more doctors. And that is just one of many health-related audits that were uncovered in this report. Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman is the Presi...

In 2016, the Ottawa Redblacks ended a 40-year CFL championship drought for Canada's Capital, a wasteland that spanned 3 different franchises and 27 seasons of football. Nine years later, the 112th Grey Cup is awarded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, marking a second straight occasion in which a former Redblacks signal-caller took home Grey Cup MVP. Since losing the Grey Cup to Calgary in 2018, Ottawa has struggled to make it back, ...

In the world of Competitive Scrabble, an Ottawa resident has solidified himself as one of the best in the game. Earlier this month, Adam Logan took home his second World Scrabble Championship in Ghana, claiming his first title back in 2005. He is one of just 3 players to take home the World Title twice, and he’s also claimed the Canadian Title five different times. Andrew Pinsent gets to know the local mathematician on CFRA W...

The Ontario government has tabled a new series of criminal legislations, prioritizing punishments for dangerous driving in the wake of Premier Ford’s ban on speeding cameras. The province says it will also require defendants to pay cash security deposits before they are released from custody, an attempt to ‘tighten’ bail requirements and improve bail compliance. Does this create a two-tier justice system? Shakir R...

The PWHL has booked 16 neutral-site games for the 2025-26 campaign, as the Takeover Tour gets underway on December 17th. That's a significant uptick from last year's Inaugural run, which featured 9 games in 9 different markets. This time around, 5 U.S. cities and 6 Canadian cities will be featured, with 5 markets hosting multiple games. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth explores the bigger picture on CFRA Weekends.

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An MOU has been reached between the Alberta government and the Carney Liberals on a brand-new pipeline that stretches into British Columbia. However, that doesn’t mean a case of pipeline politics has entirely dissipated. B.C. Premier David Eby isn't on the same fence as Alberta, but could warm up to the idea someday if certain conditions are met. Meantime, former Canadian Energy Minister Steven Guilbeault has resigned from Ca...

Black Friday is officially behind us, but the holiday deals aren’t going anywhere, as December gives way to the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping. However, in the middle of a very delicate economy that is filled with tariffs at every turn, Canadians might be tightening their purse strings as 2025 draws to a close. How could it impact today's sellers? Andrew Wagar, the President and CEO of Swerve Strategic Marketing, is ...

The City of Ottawa is setting its sights on a private landfill in the East End, as the lifespan of the Trail Road landfill gradually ticks away. Conversations regarding the potential purchase of a 475-acre property will continue into 2026, despite a series of complaints from future neighbours and multiple city councillors. Monica Brewer is among the growing crowd of frustrated residents in Carlsbad Springs. She joins Andrew Pinsent...