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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. As we inch closer to Remembrance Day, we delve into the stories of Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Sharpe, who served for the Canadian side in WWI.
CFRA Weekends - Bob Rae prepares to make way for David Lametti as his U.N. representation winds down
Bob Rae, a former Premier of Ontario, has spent his recent years serving as a Canadian Representative to the United Nations. In the coming days, he will be replaced by David Lametti, a former Attorney General with the Trudeau Liberals. And as Rae packs his belongings, global tensions keep rising. Geoffrey Johnston is an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.
Following a legal tug-of-war that lasted several months, the Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeals of a B.C. ostrich farm, and a planned cull was given the green light to proceed on Friday. It was sparked by a 2024 Avian Flu outbreak at Universal Ostrich Farms, which killed 80 birds. However, the farm’s owner argued that the remaining ostriches should survive, as they allegedly showed no signs of illness. This led...
As the Ford government safely passed portions of Bill 60, the most controversial proposal has been dialed back. Well, at least for the time being. Rules that were in place to prevent landlords from evicting tenants without a legal reason would have been altered. Month-to-month leases would have also been eliminated if these changes moved forward. And while the recent pushback might have generated short-term relief, critics are rene...
With a crowd of impact players currently available to the highest bidder, and some All-Star talent potentially finding new homes via trade, the 2025 MLB offseason could serve as a preview to a new-look version of Major League Baseball. That's because, after the 2026 campaign ends, players and owners could be headed for a labour dispute. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends, as the league's powe...
We are just days away from Remembrance Day, as Canadians gather from all corners of the country to honour those who protected our lives and freedoms. Meantime, the Canadian Museum of History is honouring our Indigenous veterans with a new exhibit, which highlights the life and times of WWI soldier Samuel Freeman Glode. Salina Kemp, the co-curator of that exhibit, joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.
Despite a floor-crossing that benefits the Red Team, the Carney Liberals are still operating under a strong minority government, meaning they will need help from other parties as they attempt to pass the Canada Strong Budget. The Conservatives have made it crystal-clear they will not support the Prime Minister’s gameplan, calling out a handful of homebuilding bureaucracies and the overall costly consequences that could arise....
Earlier this year, Canadian Indie musician Hawksley Workman unveiled his latest list of musical creations. His new EP is called ‘Fly Like An Ego’, and he is excited to share it with Canada’s Capital later this week at the National Arts Centre. The Huntsville native joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.
Game 7 of the World Series. 6 outs to get with a 2-run lead. 2 outs to get with a 1-run lead. It was all right there for the Toronto Blue Jays. Then, in just a matter of soul-crushing moments, the Rogers Centre crowd cratered into a state of heartache, as the L.A. Dodgers stormed back to remain atop baseball's biggest summit. And as we turn the page to 2026, Canada's Team has the gigantic task of getting back to the World Series an...
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. In today's edition, Huntsville's George Selkirk steps into the batters box. The 9-year outfielder won five World Series with the New York Yankees and gathered a pair of All-Star nods before retiring at the age of 34...
It appears that the delicate ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, previously brokered by the U.S. and its international partners, has failed to yield temporary peace. This follows a renewal of deadly Israeli strikes earlier this week, with Gaza being on the receiving end of it. Is the prospect of a permanent handshake agreement even further away than before? Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Ki...
After the 67's taught the Knights a Friday night lesson at TD Place, Ottawa sports fans are starting to feel the junior hockey magic again. London, who won the 2025 OHL Championship and the 2025 Memorial Cup, only generated 13 shots in a 5-1 loss to Ottawa. And after a recent losing streak slowed down the barber poles' scorching-hot start, they have bounced back nicely with a pair of key victories. However, their next big test will...
After a red-hot start to 2024, the Ottawa Redblacks were hoping that a skittish 2nd Half and an ugly playoff loss in Toronto wouldn't be the norm for 2025. Sadly, however, it was. This year's squad finished a discouraging 4-14, dead-last in the East Division, and dead-last in the entire CFL. And it's a place that they've known very well since their Grey Cup appearance in 2018. In 5 of the past 6 seasons, Ottawa has failed to s...
With Halloween now officially behind us, the cruel trick is what’s in store for Sunday, as the clocks roll back by one hour. How does the time change impact our brains, and our overall cognition? Carleton University professor John Anderson heads the institution’s Cognition and Neuroscience of Aging Lab. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.
The Saskatchewan municipality of Duck Lake has voted to explore the possibility of selling the historic town’s naming rights. It’s part of a broader effort to raise money for much-needed infrastructure in the area. Andrew Pinsent speaks to Jason Anderson, the Mayor of Duck Lake, on CFRA Weekends.
Just when you think the opioid crisis couldn't get any worse, it somehow does. Dr. Shawn Kelly, an Ottawa-based pediatrician, recently co-authored a new editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It talks about the rise in youth opioid usage, as well as the ever-growing need for standardized treatment. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.
Following a mini road trip to start November, the Ottawa Senators will play 4 straight games at the Canadian Tire Centre. And then, they'll be kicked out of Canada's Capital until early-December, as a 7-game swing pits them against a series of Western Conference giants. CFRA Weekends technical producer Stephen Ellsworth explains how the team has managed to outperform their flaws without Brady Tkachuk's on-ice presence.
Ottawa singer-songwriter Michelle Treacy is releasing new material! Her new album is called 'Love Me Until I'm Me Again', a different sound from the type of music she normally explores. Treacy outlines what inspired her latest batch of songs on CFRA Live.
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. In today's edition, we dabble into the life of Robert Clothier, an RCAF member and prominent stage actor who wasn't afraid to experiment with other professions.
The World Series started off with a bang, as Canada's Team used a massive 6th Inning to take Game 1. As many expected, the L.A. Dodgers bounced back to take Game 2 and even the series. And now, we head to Hollywood for the next 3 games. In this online edition of CFRA Live, technical producer Stephen Ellsworth evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.
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