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From a handful of pivotal Atlantic matchups, to a rough October schedule, and even the longest road trip in team history, there are plenty of big tests ahead for the ‘playoffs-or-bust’ Senators. But if they play their cards right, they control their own destiny down the stretch. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth explains further on CFRA Live.
The topic of alcohol usage in public parks has been tossed around in several municipalities, and the debate has now made its way to Canada’s Capital. Where do you stand on this issue? Andrew Pinsent welcomes former Rideau-Vanier councilor Mathieu Fleury and former Knoxdale-Merivale councillor Keith Egli to the Weekly Rundown Panel.
The federal government is doing all it can to eliminate the remaining Phoenix backlogs, but those costs are mounting as the March 2025 deadline looms larger. In fact, Ottawa is expecting to spend another $963 million to deal with this ongoing debacle, which has plagued the public service since 2016. And when it comes to the final price tag for axing the entire system, we don’t even know what those numbers are going to look like. An...
Canada's latest NATO defense spending pledge will amount to $60 billion per year by 2032, according to Defense Minister Bill Blair. He continued to relentlessly defend the feds’ latest promises this week, as the 2024 NATO Leaders Summit gradually winded down. However, critics continued to throw cold water on top of Canada’s two percent pledge, with the eight-year target serving as a lofty goal to achieve. On today’s edition of CFRA...
Have you ever wanted to know more about the reasoning behind a minor-league callup? What about a broader knowledge of the salary cap, and how various contracts work? For years, hockey websites such as CapFriendly have been able to cut down on hockey gatekeeping, and provide today’s fans with a lot of valuable knowledge. However, NHL teams have also taken notice, and the Washington Capitals gave the website’s executives an offer the...
Decisive U.S. leadership of NATO is paramount for international peace and security, with parts of Europe at risk of conflict if the wrong leadership formula takes shape. And while some have scoffed at NATO’s significance, the alliance it provides is nothing short of essential. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
Tensions are steadily rising on Richmond Road, as hundreds of tenants at a nearby apartment building are falling victim to a troubling trend. New owners have taken control of the property and are planning a series of renovations, as piles of furniture outside the building are getting bigger with each passing day. Bay Ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
For a healthy chunk of Ottawa’s Summer months, parts of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be car-free on a 24/7 basis. It’s part of a new initiative from the National Capital Commission, as they launch the brand-new Summer Zone. Are these QED road closures doing more harm than good? How should it be utilized long-term? Ottawa-based architect Toon Dressen joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
A 51-year-old woman from Squamish, British Columbia has been charged with two terrorism-related offences. Kimberly Polman, who was placed in handcuffs by the RCMP, reportedly travelled to Syria in 2015 with the intention of joining ISIS. In October of 2022, she was repatriated back to Canada. Andrew Pinsent digs deeper with Phil Gurski, the President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, on CFRA Live.
Marc Garneau, a former Foreign Affairs Minister under the Justin Trudeau regime, is the latest politician to plant a seed of doubt into Canada’s pro-Trudeau confidence meter. In his latest autobiography, Garneau feels that our global reputation has suffered greatly, and that Canada has lost its standing on the world stage during Trudeau’s leadership. Furthermore, he describes the present-day Prime Minister as an ill-prepared leader...
Less than 2 years after acquiring Jakob Chychrun from a now-dormant Coyotes franchise, the Senators have sent the talented rearguard to America’s Capital. Following that transaction with the Capitals, Steve Staios was making room for Shane Pinto’s new contract, as he sent Mathieu Joseph to St. Louis. And amidst these heavy winds of change, Ottawa has acquired the services of defensive-minded blueliner Nick Jensen, depth forward Mic...
Dr. Brian Nadler, a former Hawkesbury doctor, has been acquitted on a quartet of first-degree murder charges just days before his trial was scheduled to begin. His four counts of criminal negligence causing death have also been wiped from his record, as various pieces of the Crown’s evidence were deemed inadmissible in a matter of minutes. Following his day of vindication, Nadler is now suing the hospital, as he continues to battle...
A dispute between a Kinburn daycare and an Ottawa city councillor required the attention of Ottawa Police, who were called to West Carleton Kids Corner on Wednesday afternoon. West Carleton-March councillor Clarke Kelly allegedly screamed and swore profanities at the daycare staff during the dispute, while Kelly maintains that no children were around when the lingering dispute reached its breaking point. He adds that Wednesday’s di...
A crowd of Carlington residents are greatly concerned about the local impact of additional supportive housing, which is slated to be built on Merivale Road for the Shepherds of Good Hope. Frank Germano, a Carlington resident and community organizer, met with the City of Ottawa earlier this week to outline these concerns. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
Heading into the early stages of NHL Free Agency, the Nashville Predators were preparing a serious recruiting pitch for Steven Stamkos, a veteran 40-goal scorer and a longtime captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Their mission was a grand success, and it was far from done. Within a matter of hours, they had also acquired 40-goal scorer Jonathan Marchessault and Top 4 blueliner Brady Skjei, while also saving enough cash to extend sta...
From the poetic Canadiana stories shared by The Tragically Hip and Gordon Lightfoot, to the iconic voice of Celine Dion, this country has been blessed by various generations of iconic songwriters. Music expert Eric Alper reveals his personal list of unforgettable favourites on CFRA Live.
Over the years, as you perused the weekly box office, you might have come across some famous Canadian flicks. And even if they’re not Canadian-made, they could be brought to life by a famous Canadian actor or actress, not to mention a Canadian architect in the producer’s booth. Today, that reality is certainly no different. Popternative’s Peter Roumeliotis joins Andrew Pinsent for a special Canada Day edition of CFRA Live.
NHL Owners and General Managers are hard at work every single Canada Day. Instead of setting up a legendary fireworks display, they are lining up their pocketbooks for some big off-season splashes, with the goal of getting their team one step closer to hockey’s biggest prize next June. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth examines the official kickoff to the sport’s Summer months, starting with a major facelift in Tampa B...
After several years of finger-crossing and hopeful prayers, a community of nations is finally taking concrete steps to address a global vaccine imbalance. This includes an urgent wave of support to kickstart a desperately-needed expansion of vaccine manufacturing in Africa. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, explains why this decision is essential to preserving worldwide vaccines ...
As the Trudeau Liberals try to bounce back from a stunning byelection loss, U.S. President Joe Biden is trying to do the same after a disastrous showing during Thursday’s Presidential Debate. The ensuing aftermath has created a cloud of doubt as to whether Biden is mentally fit to serve another term in the White House, and it has left the Democrats in a mad scramble. How can they save their campaign and prevent Donald Trump from ta...
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