PODCAST: CFRA's House Calls for Sun. March 15th, 2026

Dr. Barry Dworkin, with an unfrozen textboard, takes your calls and texts!

CFRA Weekends - Questions raised about Ontario's plan to amalgamate conservation authorities

Last week, the Ford government announced that 36 conservation areas across Ontario would be consolidated into just 9 regions. A trio of those affected areas reside in Canada’s Capital, and one of them is the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. General Manager Sally McIntyre joins Andrew Pins…

CFRA Weekends - How sports betting is changing the way people consume sporting events

In early-2022, sports betting advertisements were being plastered across every Ontario TV screen in sight. And now, with every live event you see, fans are being inundated with pregame odds and mid-game bets. From NHL games, to even the Olympics, no sport is off-limits. But is it changing how the e…

CFRA Weekends - Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet appears to take subtle jab at dying artistic industries

Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet is one of the popular names that could win some hardware at Sunday's Academy Awards. But heading into the big event, this die-hard New York Knicks fan is receiving some heat from the Opera and Ballet crowds. During a candid conversation alongside fellow Hollywood a…

CFRA Weekends - Ousted by Team USA, Canada still makes plenty of history at the World Baseball Classic

For the first time in tournament history, Team Canada finally punched their ticket to the World Baseball Classic's Knockout Stage. Wednesday's watershed moment ended an agonizing 20-year wait that dates back to the tournament's inaugural showcase. And while Team USA ended the joyride two days later…

CFRA Weekends - Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim files negligence lawsuit against OpenAI

A fair warning that the contents of this conversation might be disturbing to some listeners. The family of a 12-year-old school shooting victim has launched a negligence lawsuit against OpenAI. It comes several weeks after Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia was plunged into a state of darkness, as an …

PODCAST: The Bennett Property Shop for Sat. March 14th, 2026

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for a brand-new edition of the Bennett Property Shop. And joining the crew this week is special guest Jennifer Rossides from Mortgage Architects, as we examine present-day mortgage trends.

PODCAST: CFRA's Open House for Sat. March 14th, 2026

Reporting today from parts unknown - AKA his house - is Frank Napolitano from Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. Paul Rushforth from Paul Rushforth Real Estate delivers the in-studio experience. Greg Tilley maintains peace and order throughout the show. And joining us right off the top is Glenn Tomlinson, wh…

CFRA Weekends - The new movie that dares to reinvent cinematic jumpscares

We live in a world where scary masks, creepy cottages, and abandoned houses provide the backdrop for the ultimate cinematic fright. In 2026, one movie is using the power of audio and soundscapes to generate a genuine jumpscare. Popternative's Peter Roumeliotis pulls back the curtain and sets the sc…

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa-born actress unveils debut Jazz album

Award-winning actress Genna Giampaolo has shared the stage with the likes of Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman. She has a background in acting and dancing, appearing in the musical theatre scene from time to time. But one of the Ottawa native’s biggest interests is singing, which will be on full disp…