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, we delve into the legacy of Ottawa figure-skating legend Barbara Ann Scott, who was born in May of 1928.

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, we delve into the legacy of Ottawa figure-skating legend Barbara Ann Scott, who was born in May of 1928.

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CFRA Weekends - The journey of Ottawa figure-skating legend Barbara Ann Scott begins in 1928

Dr. Barry Dworkin soaks up the sun and takes your calls, as we kick off the unofficial start to Summer.

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Six years after COVID came knocking, the deadly Hantavirus outbreak has received humanity's undivided attention. What started as a cruise ship outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean has generated waves of international concern, while simultaneously demonstrating the importance of coordinated responses to potential global health threats. Geoffrey Johnston is an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

Six years after COVID came knocking, the deadly Hantavirus outbreak has received humanity's undivided attention. What started as a cruise ship outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean has generated waves of international concern, while&nbsp;simultaneously demonstrating the importance of coordinated responses to potential global health threats. Geoffrey Johnston is an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

CFRA Weekends - Hantavirus outbreak amplifies the value and importance of worldwide cooperation

Colorado has been the NHL's best team all season, and a scrappy squad from Sin City is the only thing standing between them and a Stanley Cup Finals berth. The Avalanche are trying to book their ticket for the first time since 2022, while the Golden Knights are hoping that their 5th Final Four appearance will lead to a third trip to the Finals. Meantime, Carolina has been patiently waiting for their Conference Finals foe, as Montreal and Buffalo head for a Game 7. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

Colorado has been the NHL's best team all season, and a scrappy squad from Sin City is the only thing standing between them and a Stanley Cup Finals berth. The Avalanche are trying to book their ticket for the first time since 2022, while the Golden Knights are hoping that their 5th Final Four appearance will lead to a third trip to the Finals. Meantime, Carolina has been patiently waiting for their Conference Finals foe, as Montreal and Buffalo head for a Game 7. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

CFRA Weekends - The journey of Ottawa figure-skating legend Barbara Ann Scott begins in 1928

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