CFRA Weekends - Dan Mintz tests out The Laugh Lounge this Thursday!

Alaskan comedian and voice actor Dan Mintz is no stranger to cold weather, but he is picking the right time of the year to visit Canada’s Capital! You might know him for his modern-day affiliation with Bob’s Burgers, a popular adult animated sitcom. And he is ready to bring the house down at The La…

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa Poutinefest marks 10 years of delicious recipes!

You name it, they've probably made it! Ottawa Poutinefest is turning 10 years old this weekend, and that means an endless supply of recipes to test out. Andrew Pinsent chats with event organizer Les Gagne on CFRA Weekends.

CFRA Weekends - Alto President shuts down Senate Building as a possible high-speed rail station option

The main voices behind the Ottawa Board of Trade, Invest Ottawa, and Ottawa Tourism have penned a letter to Alto President Martin Imbleau about installing a high-speed rail station in Ottawa’s Downtown Core. The Crown corporation has been tasked with building a rail system that connects Toronto, Ot…

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa Charge get a coaching boost as they return to the PWHL Playoffs

With just 5 games left in the regular season, and little room for error, Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod took a leave of absence from the team to focus on her cancer treatment. The players responded by winning 4 of 5, booking a return trip to the PWHL Playoffs in the process. And now, as the…

CFRA Weekends - City Staff report highlights significant issues and backlogs within Ottawa's homelessness crisis

A new City Staff report on Ottawa’s Family Homelessness Strategy is highlighting an onslaught of significant issues and backlogs. It was brought up during this week’s Community Services Committee meeting at Ottawa City Hall. The city is witnessing a 76 percent increase in families experiencing home…

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Fri. May 1st, 2026

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, May 1st, 2026.

PODCAST: CTV Ottawa News at Six for Fri. May 1st, 2026

The municipal campaign season is officially underway, as Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper submits a mayoral leadership bid right off the opening bell. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe didn't take that big of a leap on Day 1, but is expected to fight to keep his job this October. Meantime, a plan to boost lo…

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast for the week of April 27th to May 1st

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, we celebrate Ottawa’s own Akheem Mesidor, who made history as a first-round NFL draft pick for the L.A. Chargers! The local football star joins us to discuss his journey to the big leagues, and the emotional moment he shared with his mother…

'Don't think we have any spots left': Popular traveling skin cancer clinic returns to Ottawa, hits capacity

Faye Katz, CEO of Melanoma Canada talks to Patricia Boal on CFRA's Ottawa At Work about the Mole Mobile's return to the capital...and it's as popular as ever.

Jessica Pearson talks new music, The Wildling Festival happening May 2 in Chelsea

Patricia Boal speaks with singer-songwriter Jessica Pearson of Jessica Pearson and the East Wind about their new music and the coinciding Wildling Festival, the importance of making spaces specifically for women artists and performers, and more.