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Cinematic icon Michael Madsen suddenly passed away at the age of 67 on Friday. He was best remembered for turning a handful of Quentin Tarantino flicks into all-time classics. CFRA Live show producer Mitch Kedrosky reflects on Madsen's legacy, and also reacts to some viral videos, in this week's Trending segment.
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. This week, they examine the so-called curse of the Halifax Harbour.
Florida keeps their Rat Trio and Vegas lands another big name, while Buffalo's ownership continues to break the hearts of Sabres fans. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth ranks the winners and losers of NHL Free Agency (so far).
Honey has a long shelf life, but what exactly keeps it fresh for so long? CFRA's Andrew Pinsent tackles the latest Science and Tech headlines with Dr. Rob Thacker.
Hamilton native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a season to remember - winning his first NBA MVP title, winning his first NBA championship, and taking home Playoff MVP as the cherry on top. And on Canada's birthday, Shai got paid a record-setting sum to stay in OKC. Meanwhile in Toronto, it's been 6 years since the Raptors won it all, and their plans to win their second title no longer involve President Masai Ujiri. CFRA Live technical...
If you’ve ever seen Canadian Heritage Minutes on the TV screen, the fine folks at Historica Canada are responsible for etching those moments of history into our minds. And in the middle of a testy trade war with the United States, it seems that Canadians are holding those heritage moments closer to their hearts. Anthony Wilson-Smith from Historica Canada joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
Canada Day, of course, delivers several reflections about our country's history. This includes the ground we are standing on, as generations of Algonquin and First Nations residents called it their home long before Canada declared its independence. Andrew Pinsent chats with Claudette Commanda, a UOttawa Chanellor and an Algonquin Anishinabe from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.
If you're thinking of avoiding the big Canada Day crowds until the fireworks start, perhaps you should check out some of Canada's top TV shows while you're waiting. Popternative's Peter Roumeliotis evaluates his all-Canadian preferences on CFRA Live.
Vegas has pulled off a sign-and-trade for a Maple Leafs superstar, while Toronto is surprisingly proactive heading into July 1st. But before Tuesday's storm begins, the defending champions from South Florida somehow did the unthinkable. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth evaluates a madness-filled June 30th.
Last weekend, American President Donald Trump issued a series of airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites, an effort to halt them from developing nuclear weapons. Yet, when it comes to the Russo-Ukrainian War, he hasn't been as vocal against Russia, who continues to utilize chemical weapons in their attacks against Ukraine. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, joins Andrew Pins...
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. This week, they reflect on the life and legacy of Vern Harper, who became one of the most important Indigenous activists in our country's history.
In a dose of political irony, U.S. President Donald Trump lost his cool over a digital sales tax, and has pulled future economic discussions with his Canadian counterparts. What specifically is he mad about, and can cooler heads prevail? Tariq Nasir, a partner with EY's Indirect Tax Group, joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
It appeared that Canada was on speaking terms with the United States until American President Donald Trump caught wind of a Digital Sales Tax. In a matter of hours, Trump had disintegrated future conversations between the two parties. It sounds like he isn't too keen on taking calls from Canada, either. Should the Carney regime retaliate, walk away, or make an attempt to quietly resume communications? CFRA's Andrew Pinsent wel...
Thanks to the NHL's Draft Lottery, the New York Islanders struck gold on Friday night, taking defensive prospect Matthew Schaefer with the first-overall selection. And as the Ottawa Senators tinkered with their roster in Los Angeles, some of their division rivals were swinging for the fences on the trade market. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth analyzes the highlights of this weekend's NHL Entry Draft.
In what tech experts are calling one of the largest data breaches in human history, a mind-boggling 16 billion passwords have been leaked. The breach contains a mountain of information that can affect billions of online accounts, as cybercriminals tap into an endless collection of login credentials. Recent reports from Cybernews confirm that the laundry list of stolen records has stretched to 30 databases, each containing up to 3.5...
As last week’s G7 Summit came to a close, North America’s top leaders were taking different approaches to the Russo-Ukrainian War. U.S. President Donald Trump continued his communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated that Canada is a staunch ally of Ukraine. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, joins Andrew Pinsent on...
The United States has moved from supporting Israel to directly striking three Iranian nuclear sites, actions that have fundamentally altered the nature of this bitter conflict. All across America, the response to President Trump’s decision has been mixed and, as one might expect, Iran is mulling over forms of retaliation. From cyberattacks to direct hits, what are the frontrunner options for Iran’s next gameplan? And as...
On Monday, the people of Osgoode Ward elected their next city councillor. And the lucky winner is Isabelle Skalski, who now has 16 months to secure her place on the next term of Ottawa City Council. She highlights her top priorities on CFRA Live.
Variations of ChatGPT are getting smarter, and potentially making our lives easier. Of course, the response to that theory likely depends on who you ask. However, a new study warns that excessive usage of ChatGPT could make us dumber, and perhaps destroy our brains. Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna, the study’s main author, is a full-time Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab. She joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Live.
On Saturday night, following days of uncertainty, the United States entered a bitter war between Israel and Iran. American President Donald Trump gave the green light to strike a trio of Iranian nuclear sites, a gesture that has since been welcomed by Israel. However, world leaders are worried about the potential ripple effects that this escalation could cause. Joining Andrew Pinsent for this week’s Sunday Political Panel are...
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