CFRA Weekends - Councillor Tierney tabbed to lead the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Last weekend, the councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward was elected President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Tim Tierney joins CFRA Weekends to discuss its national priorities and put those issues into local context, particularly infrastructure.

CFRA Weekends - How often do large projects miss deadlines and go over budget?

Ottawa’s new Central Library is at least a year behind schedule, nearly double its original budget, and currently standing at $352 million. City Council approved $11.5 million to the city’s share of the Adisoke Library this week. However, the city and contractor appear at odds over what – and who –…

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

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 comeba…

CFRA Weekends - The world gathers in North America, as Canada prepares for its biggest World Cup yet

For the first time ever in Men's Soccer history, Canada will be taking part in consecutive World Cups. Currently ranked 30th on the world stage, they will also enter the tournament as a co-host, becoming just the 19th team to play World Cup matches on home soil. Their offense is headlined by Edmont…

CFRA Weekends - 'Randy' from Trailer Park Boys hosting a picnic tonight at Overflow Brewing!

Kaladar Avenue will serve as the backdrop for Sunday’s ‘cheeseburger picnic’, and a familiar name from a Canadian classic will be conducting the chaos. However, there might be more comedic punchlines than cheeseburgers served. Randy from the Trailer Park Boys will be dropping by Overflow Brewing Co…

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa comes up big for Eastern Ontario's beacon of hope, raising $604K for CHEO

The 43rd CHEO Telethon has raised over $600,000 in support of Ottawa’s children’s hospital. It comes on the heels of a two-week campaign to raise money and awareness for CHEO. Your donations will fuel the life-changing care, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and advanced treatments that the hospi…

CFRA Weekends - How Ottawa became a North American hub for 'bike polo'

Canada’s Capital has become a hockey powerhouse over the years – currently housing the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge, and the OHL’s Ottawa 67’s. But did you know that the same place that houses Canada’s Parliament has become a North American hub for ‘bike polo’? CFRA’s Maryanne Mc…

CFRA Weekends - Critics of Bill 9 fear that accountability for misbehaving councillors will be watered down

Ontario’s brand-new bill to deal with misbehaving city councillors received royal assent this week, but there is currently no clear timeline as to when those rules will kick in, and what local powers will remain once Bill 9 is implemented. Under this new Ontario legislation, if a series of conditio…

CFRA Weekends - Precious time ticks away as Ottawa's infrastructure gap becomes undeniable

Ottawa’s infrastructure deficit currently sits at $229 million, and it’s not just a singular sore thumb. It’s an issue that multiple Canadian cities are trying to grasp, from aging roads to city-owned buildings. Here at home, the idea of an infrastructure levy is being debated to help rectify today…

CFRA Weekends - PWHL kicks off six-phase Expansion Process on Monday

Amid 3 years of rapid growth, the PWHL will be expanding to 12 teams, as 4 new additions to the family assemble their rosters for next season. On Monday, a six-phase Expansion Process will commence, as the existing 8 franchises try to keep the band together. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joi…