A new head coach, new weapons on offense, a boost in team morale, and positive competition at quarterback will hopefully fuel success for the 2026 Ottawa Redblacks. But after the weather forecast rained on the fans' Opening Night parade at TD Place, the Edmonton Elks did the same to Ottawa's comeback attempt, as R-Nation falls to 0-1 ahead of a Week 2 BYE. Can this year's team deliver results? In this special online-only edition of CFRA Weekends, technical producer Stephen Ellsworth is joined alongside AJ Jakubec, the voice of the Ottawa Redblacks.

A new head coach, new weapons on offense, a boost in team morale, and positive competition at quarterback will hopefully fuel success for the 2026 Ottawa Redblacks. But after the weather forecast rained on the fans' Opening Night parade at TD Place, the Edmonton Elks did the same to Ottawa's comeback attempt, as R-Nation falls to 0-1 ahead of a Week 2 BYE. Can this year's team deliver results? In this special online-only edition of CFRA Weekends,&nbsp;technical producer Stephen Ellsworth is joined alongside AJ Jakubec, the voice of the Ottawa Redblacks.

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Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for this week's edition of the Bennett Property Shop!

On the show today:
Why nearly 60 percent of homes are not selling on their first attempt.
Inventory is high, and competition is strong.
The importance of strategy over guess-work.

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for this week's edition of the Bennett Property Shop!
On the show today:
<ol>
<li>Why nearly 60 percent of homes are not selling on their first attempt.</li>
<li>Inventory is high, and competition is strong.</li>
<li>The importance of strategy over guess-work.</li>
</ol>

PODCAST: The Bennett Property Shop for Sat. June 13th, 2026

Paul Rushforth's sore back has cried 'uncle' this week, so Dora Bejaoui steps in to represent Paul Rushforth Real Estate. Lisa Belanger is across the table, representing Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. Greg Tilley takes your calls, texts, and emails. Plus, we react to the latest Bank of Canada decision.

Paul Rushforth's sore back has cried 'uncle' this week, so Dora Bejaoui steps in to represent Paul Rushforth Real Estate. Lisa Belanger is across the table, representing Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. Greg Tilley takes your calls, texts, and emails. Plus, we react to the latest Bank of Canada decision.

PODCAST: CFRA's Open House for Sat. June 13th, 2026

The Week In Review
Funding for safe consumption sites ends on Saturday.
OC Transpo prepares for a federal return-to-office mandate, as it introduces an ambitious hiring plan.
As one of Ontario’s fastest-growing cities, Ottawa city councillors are concerned about how the municipality will continue pay for that growth, as changes to development charges loom overhead.
The latest updates to Bill 9.
The Adisoke Library delays.

Interviews

The Adisoke Library project is at least a year behind schedule, and nearly double its original budget. City Staff are not optimistic that a 2026 opening is in the cards. How often are projects of this magnitude delayed, and why? Are the original budgets ever close? Michael Velo, a prominent Canadian construction lawyer and author, speaks to CFRA about the disruptions and pitfalls of large capital projects.

Ottawa city councillor Tim Tierney has been elected President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Tierney joins CFRA to discuss its national priorities, and helps place those issues into local context, particularly when it comes to Ottawa's infrastructure.

The Week In Review
<ul>
<li>Funding for safe consumption sites ends on Saturday.</li>
<li>OC Transpo prepares for a federal return-to-office mandate, as it introduces an ambitious hiring plan.</li>
<li>As one of Ontario&rsquo;s fastest-growing cities, Ottawa city councillors are concerned about how the municipality will continue pay for that growth, as changes to development charges loom overhead.</li>
<li>The latest updates to Bill 9.</li>
<li>The Adisoke Library delays.</li>
</ul>
Interviews
The Adisoke Library project is at least a year behind schedule, and nearly double its original budget. City Staff are not optimistic that a 2026 opening is in the cards. How often are projects of this magnitude delayed, and why? Are the original budgets ever close? Michael Velo, a prominent Canadian construction lawyer and author, speaks to CFRA about the disruptions and pitfalls of large capital projects.
Ottawa city councillor Tim Tierney has been elected President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Tierney joins CFRA to discuss its national priorities, and helps place those issues into local context, particularly when it comes to Ottawa's infrastructure.

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa Redblacks begin 2026 CFL season with new hope, but can they deliver results?

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