CFRA Weekends - Canadian Snowbirds prepare for one last July 1st flight

The Snowbirds are just a few months away from their final Canadian performance – slated to be held in Gatineau from September 18th to 20th. A week before that, on September 13th, they will take to the skies in Spencerville as their season winds down. But today, right here in Canada’s Capital, they …

CFRA Weekends - Building the ultimate Canada Day playlist

From the old-time Canadian storytellers, to modern-day musical legends, this country is home to an assortment of successful artists. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent builds the ultimate Canada Day playlist with music expert and publicist Eric Alper.

CFRA Weekends - Eganville going against the grain with a Canada Day drone show

Canada Day celebrations in Eganville will take on a different form in 2026, as the long-standing fireworks show is replaced with a drone display. Bonnechere Valley Township is the first municipality in Renfrew County to make this call, and other municipalities will likely be watching and observing …

CFRA Weekends - Sens GM Steve Staios vows that the team 'won't take a step back' as Tkachuk moves to South Florida

One week ago, Brady Tkachuk started a new life in South Florida, leaving his Ottawa Senators family behind him. With the 2026 NHL Draft now in the rearview mirror, and Free Agency just days away, Sens GM Steve Staios vows that the team won't take a step back ahead of a promising season. He says the…

CFRA Weekends - Police, public transit, Alto among discussions during busy week at City Hall

Alta Vista councillor Marty Carr discusses some of the top issues at City Hall over the past week – ranging from police behaviour to OC Transpo service, as well as a call to Alto to provide more clarity on the federal high-speed rail project. Carr is the Vice-Chair of the Police Services Board and …

CFRA Weekends - Latest Ottawa polling tracker shows support for potential infrastructure levy

New poll numbers this week show some support for a dedicated infrastructure levy to deal with Ottawa’s $229 million infrastructure gap. David Valentin, the Principal of Liaison Strategies, has been tracking the municipal election and the biggest city issues since April. He tells CFRA’s Andrew Pinse…

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa Charge hope new additions can make some noise as more fan favourites depart

Following a second straight trip to the Walter Cup Finals, and another wave of PWHL Expansion, it’s safe to say that this year’s Draft Order wasn’t kind to Ottawa. Every single Expansion team picked ahead of the Charge, who held the second-to-last draft selection in every single round. The saving g…

CFRA Weekends - Canadian rock queen Sass Jordan to make special guest appearance in Ottawa

On the final day of June, just hours before Canada Day starts, Canadian rockers 54-40 will be cranking up the classics at Ottawa's Hard Rock Casino. And they will have an iconic special guest alongside them - Montreal native Sass Jordan. Her unmistakable voice and infectious personality has made he…

CFRA Weekends - Why combat archery might become your new favourite hobby

Ottawa houses a lot of professional sports teams – from hockey and football, to soccer and baseball, to basketball and lacrosse. But if you live in Ottawa’s South End, perhaps you’ve caught wind of a different sports game night. Just think of a game of high-intensity dodgeball, except the projectil…

CFRA Weekends - AMO raises concerns over recent changes deployed by Queen's Park

The Association of Municipalities Ontario has raised concerns about recent changes to how development charges are collected, as well as the money used to fund growth infrastructure. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington serves as the AMO’s Caucus Chair. He talks to CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent about the…