CFRA Weekends - Has the modernization of today's neighbourhoods made Canada look too bland?

The overall layout of Canada’s Capital possesses an intriguing combination of old and new designs, with some of the city’s oldest parts dating back to the days where limestone facades were commonplace. And if you do a lengthy tour of Canada itself, you might notice similar patterns in the cities an…

CFRA Weekends - After surging in the regular season, the 67's head back to TD Place in an uncomfortable spot

The Ottawa 67's were able to dispatch the Kingston Frontenacs in 4 straight, giving them a little extra time to prepare for a 'work-boots series' against the Barrie Colts. But after taking both regular season games in Barrie, Round 2 hasn't started off well for the barber poles, as the Colts hold a…

CFRA Weekends - Another floor-crossing gives Carney Liberals firm control of their own destiny in Monday's byelections

Parts of Ontario and Quebec will soon determine how much power the Carney Liberals will have. With a trio of byelections scheduled for Monday, the Red Team only needs a singular victory to secure a majority government, and two of those available ridings have been deemed Liberal strongholds. But aft…

CFRA Weekends - Councillor Troster pushing for a Downtown Public Washroom Plan

Plans to build a standalone public washroom in Centretown have been paused – at least for now – due to budgetary constraints. Back in 2025, a whopping $1 million investment was approved by City Council to install a bathroom at the corner of Bank and Somerset. But on Tuesday, City Staff indicated th…

CFRA Weekends - Canadian-produced horror-thriller hits the box office

20 years after her brother mysteriously disappeared, a determined woman is hellbent on cracking the code and getting some answers. After uncovering a disturbing piece of evidence, she starts to believe that he may still be alive. This horror-thriller, shot by a Vancouver-based filmmaker, is called …

CFRA Weekends - PEI songwriter Jenn Grant set to deliver a stunning multimedia performance at the NAC

Jenn Grant, one of PEI's most talented songwriters, is making her way to Canada's Capital. And if you’ve already purchased a ticket to Thursday’s show at the National Arts Centre, you are in for a treat. This cinematic display delves into her upcoming album ‘Queen of the Strait’, transforming an or…

CFRA Weekends - ByWard Market hosts Nashville-style festival this weekend!

ByWard Market businesses have teamed up to create a ‘Nashville-style’ festival, an early-April attempt to entice more foot traffic into the Downtown Core. And the musical fun starts today! Alex Sirois and Jonah Trevor-Deutsch are business partners at Ottawa Venues, and the organizers of ‘Maple and …

CFRA Weekends - Sens can smell a playoff berth as they visit the Tri-State Area

With a win this weekend, and a little bit of help, the Ottawa Senators will be able to punch their playoff ticket ahead of Game 82. Should they stumble, the boys will need a big result in Wednesday's regular season finale vs. Toronto to extend their campaign. But amid all the trials and tribulation…

CFRA Weekends - The pursuit to improve Ottawa's Downtown economy might be more complex than we thought

Ottawa’s Downtown Revitalization Framework is highlighting a slew of key issues that exist and persist within the Downtown economy. The Finance and Corporate Services Committee opened that can of worms earlier this week, arguing that the municipality can sometimes be over-reliant on the federal gov…

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Fri. April 10th, 2026

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, April 10th, 2026.