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 far from done. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

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 far from done. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

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CFRA Weekends - Blue Jays hit the ground running with a pair of pitching gains in Free Agency

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An Ottawa woman had a historic weekend at the track as she won two gold medals and broke her own world record in the W70 category. Wendy Alexis won the W70 50 metres with a time of 7.81 seconds and then later ran the 60 metre event with a time of 9.07 seconds, breaking her own world record. To make this even more impressive…she was battling the flu the whole time.

An Ottawa woman had a historic weekend at the track as she won two gold medals and broke her own world record in the W70 category. Wendy Alexis won the W70 50 metres with a time of 7.81 seconds and then later ran the 60 metre event with a time of 9.07 seconds, breaking her own world record. To make this even more impressive&hellip;she was battling the flu the whole time.

Ottawa woman breaks her own world record at Canadian Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses the urgent need for A.I. safety regulations following last month’s horrific tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. In between the bad and the grim, we try to lighten things up a bit. We are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with Ambassador John Concannon. Later in the program, we get to know the inspiring Kayden, who was recently named CHEO’s 2026 Champion! We also examine the major investment that is taking Ottawa Rapid FC to the next level. And finally, Matt Demers unveils his Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday’s Awards Night! You can catch all the action on CTV, from the red carpet all the way to Best Picture.

On today&rsquo;s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses the urgent need for A.I. safety regulations following last month&rsquo;s horrific tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. In between the bad and the grim, we try to lighten things up a bit. We are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with Ambassador John Concannon. Later in the program, we get to know the inspiring Kayden, who was recently named CHEO&rsquo;s 2026 Champion! We also examine the major investment that is taking Ottawa Rapid FC to the next level. And finally, Matt Demers unveils his Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s Awards Night! You can catch all the action on CTV, from the red carpet all the way to Best Picture.

CFRA Weekends - Blue Jays hit the ground running with a pair of pitching gains in Free Agency

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