CFRA Weekends - The new movie that dares to reinvent cinematic jumpscares

We live in a world where scary masks, creepy cottages, and abandoned houses provide the backdrop for the ultimate cinematic fright. In 2026, one movie is using the power of audio and soundscapes to generate a genuine jumpscare. Popternative's Peter Roumeliotis pulls back the curtain and sets the sc…

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa-born actress unveils debut Jazz album

Award-winning actress Genna Giampaolo has shared the stage with the likes of Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman. She has a background in acting and dancing, appearing in the musical theatre scene from time to time. But one of the Ottawa native’s biggest interests is singing, which will be on full disp…

CFRA Weekends - Analyzing the Senators' Trade Deadline tinkering

Outside of two depth trades and a couple of minor-league swaps, the Ottawa Senators displayed a stand-pat approach as the NHL season enters the homestretch. Heading into Saturday's action, they sat 5 points back of Boston for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, with Columbus and Was…

CFRA Weekends - Has the Secrecy Demon been awakened at City Hall?

From a global scale, to your own backyard, CFRA's Andrew Pinsent examines the biggest stories that affect our day-to-day lives. And with multiple major headlines dominating the local news cycle, the theme for today's edition is City Hall transparency.

CFRA Weekends - The man behind 'Scotty' from Star Trek

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. This week, we look back at the life and times of a very prominent Canadian actor and …

CFRA Weekends - Why Carney's latest words in the Iran conflict is undermining Canadian multilateralism

While it might be tepid at the moment, the Carney government has expressed support for U.S. President Trump’s pre-emptive attacks against Iran. However, even a sliver of support on this matter is clashing with Canada’s longstanding commitment to the United Nations Charter. Geoffrey Johnston, an Int…

CFRA Weekends - Colorado reunites with an old friend as NHL teams conclude the trading season

Nearly 4 years ago, Nazem Kadri was a game-changing presence for the Colorado Avalanche, winning a Stanley Cup in 2022 before leaving in Free Agency. Just moments before the clock struck Midnight on this year's trading season, a buzzsaw Central Division was turned on its head yet again, as Kadri re…

CFRA Weekends - Students set to conduct a walkout against OSAP changes this week

Last week, the Canadian Federation of Students made sure their voices were heard loud and clear, protesting the upcoming OSAP changes at Queen’s Park. This week, high school students across the province will be conducting their own walkouts, with over 90 schools scheduled to take part so far. And t…

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa 67's gear up for the looming playoff grind

The Ottawa 67's playoff drought only lasted 1 year, as the barber poles were one of the first OHL teams to punch their playoff ticket for 2026. But with just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, and the East Division crown starting to drift away, Ottawa's young core is doing all they can to…

CFRA Weekends - Can today's America be trusted to spearhead world peace?

As Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine, and the U.S. Military commences major combat operations in Iran, doubts are surrounding America’s ability to restore peace in today’s world. Geoffrey Johnston is an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins A…