City In Review - Getting to know mayoral candidate Suraj Harish

14 names are fighting for Ottawa's biggest seat at Laurier Avenue West. And here on CFRA Weekends, we are getting to know every single one of them in alphabetical order. Suraj Harish is this week's guest – a civil engineer who spent over 3 decades at the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. Ha…

City In Review - A deep dive into one of Ottawa's biggest municipal election issues

OC Transpo has unveiled its Fall schedule, with a few hiccups spoiling what many were hoping to be a spotless Opening Week. Meantime, we remain without a firm update on when Ottawa’s LRT could be uploaded to the Ontario government. And as the municipal campaign trail heats up, this is turning into …

Simply Ottawa - Award-winning fiddle duo flexes their strings at The Red Bird this Thursday!

If you find yourself in a fiddling war, you might want to befriend our next guests. Jane Cory is a Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion, while Kyle Burghout is a North American Irish Fiddle Champion. Together, they are Jane and Kyle, serving as board members of the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling…

Simply Ottawa - Canadian Red Cross calls on Canadians to prepare themselves for the next emergency

Over the past few years, wildfires have been a common occurrence during Canada’s Spring and Summer months. Meanwhile, right here in Canada’s Capital, we’ve dealt with a trio of serious rainstorms in a 6-week span. And as we near the end of 2026, we should probably take the hint that Mother Nature w…

Simply Ottawa - The history behind one of Ottawa's famous eateries

The future of an Ottawa staple is a little bit cloudy right now. Last week, word got out that The Prescott – an iconic restaurant and sports bar on Preston Street – has been put up for sale. And when you look beyond its exterior, there’s more to this slice of Little Italy than its legendary meatbal…

City In Review - Getting to know mayoral candidate Zed Chebib

14 names are fighting for Ottawa's biggest seat at Laurier Avenue West. And here on CFRA Weekends, we are getting to know every single one of them in alphabetical order. Zed Chebib, who ran for the city’s top job in 2022, is trying his luck yet again in 2026. He outlines his election platform in to…

City In Review - Mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper promises to reverse return-to-office mandates for city employees

The blackout period is officially over. The application deadline has passed. And over the course of the next 2 months, every single moment in time could be the difference between a seat at City Hall or a seat in the political bleachers. Joining Andrew Pinsent for the inaugural edition of the City I…

CFRA Weekends - After some tough goodbyes, the Blue Jays are trying to spark a late-season resurgence

The departures of Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho, and Jeff Hoffman were tough ones to digest for the underperforming Toronto Blue Jays. However, that doesn't mean the team's ownership has completely given up on 2026, acquiring starting pitcher Jose Soriano and outfielder Brett Bateman to aid in both…

CFRA Weekends – Analyzing the Ottawa Senators’ 2026-2027 Schedule

November, January, and March proved to be pivotal months for the Ottawa Senators last season. Some moments didn’t bend their way, but they were able to secure victory when it mattered most. Perhaps the biggest game on the team’s schedule this year is the return of Brady Tkachuk, who ditched his Sen…

CFRA Weekends - Blue Jays capable of bouncing back, but likely not before October, as MLB's Trade Deadline looms large

If many Blue Jays' fans reflect on 2025 as a magical campaign, 2026 is quickly turning into a waking nightmare. After dropping 3 of 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays, this year’s Toronto Blue Jays had an Expected Win-Loss of 45-58, worse than their actual record of 47-56. April 3rd was the last time the…