CFRA Weekends - As the Raptors try to level up their young core, is an old face the answer to today's problems?

In 2019, the Toronto Raptors made NBA history and took an entire nation on a crazy journey. Led by defensive specialist and playoff assassin Kawhi Leonard, Canada's Team won their first NBA title, a feat that no other Canadian NBA franchise had previously achieved. For many sports fans in this coun…

CFRA Weekends - Veteran Brockville songwriter brings her unique voice to Barrhaven

Hailing from Eastern Ontario, solo artist Sue Prosser has gained a reputation for her unique vocal style and driving rhythm guitar. She has spent several years entertaining audiences at coffee-houses, festivals, bars, and on the road. And now, the Brockville-born songwriter is paying a visit to Can…

CFRA Weekends - The modern mental health facility with a fun twist

Hundreds of residents are dealing with the aftermath of the Canada Day floods. Rising prices at every turn are causing stress levels to rise. Personal hardships arise. And yes, maybe your favourite hockey player recently wanted a ticket out of town. Whether the problems you are going through are bi…

CFRA Weekends - As property repair costs mount, residents want answers about Ottawa's stormwater infrastructure

Residents in Highgate Park are concerned about the city’s stormwater infrastructure in the wake of the Canada Day floods, and they are calling on City Hall to provide answers. Some properties in the area have been damaged by flooding before, and all of the neighbourhood’s homeowners are concerned a…

CFRA Weekends - Canadian Red Cross visits Ottawa in the aftermath of the July 1st floods

The Canadian Red Cross has hit the ground running to aid in flood relief efforts across Canada’s Capital. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent checks in with Amy Avis, the Head of Humanitarian Operations at the Canadian Red Cross. She offers a quick update on the initial impressions, as well as the amounts of sho…

CFRA Weekends - Canada makes a good first step at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the future of soccer lies in Norway

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was a positive step forward for Team Canada. The Men's National roster won their first World Cup game, reached the Knockout Stage, won their first Knockout Stage match, and put forth decent efforts against a pair of Elite Eight programs. It's definitely something for the Wor…

CFRA Weekends - Born-and-raised Ottawa songwriter gearing up for her Bluesfest debut

The 2026 edition of Bluesfest is already underway, with headline acts such as Cody Johnson and Limp Bizkit already taking the stage. Country music sensation Ella Langley will follow suit later this week. But it’s even more special for the local artists and songwriters who have dreamed about playing…

CFRA Weekends - Instead of 'rocking and rolling' all night, more of today's patrons are choosing a suppertime dance

As the iconic rock band KISS once said: ‘I wanna rock and roll all night – and party every day’! Well, today’s emerging trend might be a suppertime dance and hitting the hay early. According to a recent article in the Ottawa Citizen, when attendance started to dwindle at Distortion dance parties, t…

CFRA Weekends - Public consultation for OPS' facial recognition software expected to centre around 'when', not 'if', plan goes ahead

The Ottawa Police Services Board recently approved Phase 1 of its plan to implement new facial recognition software. The move follows similar directions from other police forces – headlined by Peel, York, and Halton. It’s not implemented in Ottawa as of yet, but public consultation is expected to c…

CFRA Weekends - How can municipalities better prepare for extreme weather events?

Extensive Canada Day flooding is just the latest tango with Mother Nature that Ottawa residents have dealt with over the past decade. Historic floods in 2017 and 2019, multiple tornadoes in 2018, a derecho in 2022, and wildfire smoke are among the short list of extreme items. And now, we are gettin…