CFRA Weekends - Minneapolis protestors take a stand against ‘fascist takeover’

In the wake of what some are labeling a ‘fascist takeover’, Minneapolis protestors are taking a stand and making their voices heard in the ice-cold air. Geoffrey Johnston is an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

CFRA Weekends - Alberta-based group gets into hot water over recent conversations with Trump officials

An Alberta-based group, which is pushing for the province’s independence from Canada, has reportedly conversed with Trump Administration officials in recent weeks. These developments have drawn criticism from the Team Canada movement, with B.C. Premier David Eby pointing to those convos as a displa…

CFRA Weekends - If Canada secures Olympic Gold in Men's Hockey, you can thank these dark horses

After 12 years on the sidelines, NHL players will be doing battle against each other for Olympic supremacy in Men's Hockey. And while all eyes in Canada will be fixated on the country's elite superstars, such as Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid, technical producer Stephen Ellsworth is pointing t…

CFRA Weekends - Social media giants prepare to fight a potentially historic lawsuit

Ahead of a scheduled trial, TikTok has opened their wallets and settled their end of a social media addiction lawsuit. The social network company is the second of four original defendants to reach an agreement with the plaintiff, leaving Meta and YouTube to defend their separate reputations as jury…

CFRA Weekends - As the Ford government assumes control of a seventh Ontario school board, what is the endgame?

What does the Peel District School Board, and six other Ontario-based school boards, have in common? They are all under provincial control. On Wednesday, Education Minister Paul Calandra put the wheels in motion for yet another school board supervision, and reports indicate that the province could …

CFRA Weekends - Canadian Alt-Rock legends 54-40 unleash 'Porto', their 16th album

Making music since 1980, and releasing radio classics such as 'Ocean Pearl', the Alt-Rock legends from Delta have unveiled their 16th musical catalogue. 54-40 lead guitarist Dave Genn has been with the B.C. five-piece since 2003, and January's release will mark his fifth with the band. He joins And…

CFRA Weekends - Examining the potential buyers and sellers ahead of the NHL's Trade Deadline

While the ending to a recent homestand has given Ottawa Senators fans a glimmer of hope, the same cannot be said for their provincial big-brother rivals, as the Toronto Maple Leafs face an uphill battle of their own. Which teams are potential sellers ahead of this year's Trade Deadline, and which N…

CFRA Weekends - Examining Canada's first-ever fighter jet

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. Today, we talk about Canada's first-ever fighter jet, and how it came to be.

CFRA Weekends - Prime Minister Carney tries to navigate around 'anarchical' international system

During a powerful speech in Davos last week, Prime Minister Carney attempted to navigate around an 'anarchical' international system, which clearly rubbed one world leader the wrong way. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, joins Andrew Pinsent on C…

CFRA Weekends - New study suggests that humanity might be sleeping on a cow's cognitive potential

Scientists around the world are rethinking what today's cattle could be capable of. It follows a series of intriguing research notes out of Austria after a cow named Veronika utilized basic tools with impressive skill. Veronika resides in a mountain village on the Vienna countryside. And these find…