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…

CFRA Weekends - Inches shy of the PWHL's final playoff spot, Ottawa Charge enter 'every game matters' territory

With the Olympic Break officially behind us, the Ottawa Charge have resumed their regular season, inches shy of the PWHL's final playoff spot. And with the Trade Deadline just weeks away, every game matters, as the ladies try to avenge last year's heartbreak. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth jo…

CFRA Weekends - Team USA one shot better than Canada for Men's Hockey Gold

One chance, one opportunity, and one goal decided Men's Hockey glory at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. And for the first time since 1980, Olympic Gold is heading South of the border. To add insult to injury for Canadian spectators, it happened at their own expense, and then continued during Tea…

CFRA Weekends - When a simulated German invasion stunned Winnipeg

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 turn back the clock to February of 1942, as a simulated German invasion…

CFRA Weekends - Human rights put on the backburner in Trump's America

As the world interacts with Trump's America, human rights appear to be losing a massive tug-of-war. Geoffrey Johnston is an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.