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Weekends with Ben O’Hara-Byrne
Weekends with Ben O’Hara Byrne will showcase Ben’s signature curiosity, good humour, and love for great Canadian stories - whenever you're listening. Learn new things, hear surprising perspectives, and head into your day with fresh stories to talk about. Ben O’Hara Byrne brings decades of experience in journalism, broadcast, and connecting with people to the microphone. Throughout his career, he’s held reporting & anchor roles across Canada, from Quebec City to Ottawa to Victoria. He’s been a network bureau chief in Beijing and London, U.K. And, he’s reported on stories around the world, inclu...
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Episodes
The importance of a self-administered police service for Siksika Nation 20.07.2022 15:09
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Chief Ouray Crowfoot
Canadian animal shelters facing ‘perfect storm’ as more pets are being surrendered 20.07.2022 17:27
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Kathy Powelson, Founder & Executive Director of Paws for hope
Is energy poverty causing Canadians to take dangerous risks? 20.07.2022 19:20
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Dr. Runa Das, energy & sustainability expert, an Associate Professor at Royal Roads University in Victoria
How can the major political parties engage with youth? 20.07.2022 17:16
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Isha Chaudhuri, Public Affairs Consultant, at Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Hockey Canada in the penalty box over 2018 sex assault investigation 20.07.2022 19:07
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Greg Gilhooly, Lawyer and Graham James Assault Survivor, Author of "I Am Nobody: Confronting the Sexually Abusive Coach Who Stole My Life"
What to expect as the 7th Covid wave hits Canada 20.07.2022 16:34
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Raywat Deonandan, Global Health Epidemiologist and Associate Professor with the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences at University of Ottawa
Metal sculptor delights Albertans with outdoor art hunts 19.07.2022 12:34
Guest Host Richard Cloutier chats with Slavo Cech, Edmonton metal artist, sculptor and owner of Metal Urges
The consequences the lifeguard shortage will have now and in the future 19.07.2022 16:48
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Dale Miller, Executive Director of Lifesaving Society B.C. and Yukon Branch
Should AC be deemed a necessity, as heat waves become more extreme? 19.07.2022 19:25
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Adam Rysanek, assistant professor of environmental systems in the University of British Columbia’s school of architecture
The costs of being a driver: subscription features to gas prices & EV 19.07.2022 17:10
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Jay Kana, who has been reviewing cars for nearly a decade and writes for Driving.ca. Check out Modern Motoring on YouTube for his car reviews.
International doctor unable to practice in Canada despite health care crisis 19.07.2022 19:30
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Dr. Makini McGuire-Brown, Doctor from Trinidad & Tobago
Manitoba physician concerned over shortages in rural areas 19.07.2022 15:53
Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Dr. Nichelle Desilets, physician in Neepawa
New Lytton wildfire continues to spread bringing back difficult memories, The growing threat of space junk plummeting to earth, The UN estimates the world’s population will hit eight billion this Fall & Ottawa under fire for closing special immigration pr 16.07.2022 1:08:59
New Lytton wildfire continues to spread bringing back difficult memories, The growing threat of space junk plummeting to earth, The UN estimates the world’s population will hit eight billion this Fall & Ottawa under fire for closing special immigration program for Afghans - July 15th, 2022 New Lytton wildfire continues to spread bringing back difficult memories Guest: John Haugen, Deputy Chie...
Why customer service is on the decline and what to do about it 16.07.2022 19:55
Guest: Marc Gordon, Customer Service Consultant and Expert
The UN estimates the world’s population will hit eight billion this Fall 16.07.2022 17:08
Guest: Dr. Thoai Ngo, Epidemiologist and Director of the Social and Behavioral Science Research Department, Population Council
Australian traveller on her way to Canada questioned by US customs about her abortion history before being deported 16.07.2022 17:25
Guest: Madolline Gourley, Australian traveller
The growing threat of space junk plummeting to earth 16.07.2022 17:30
Guest: Michael Byers, University of British Columbia
Ottawa under fire for closing special immigration program for Afghans 16.07.2022 18:06
Guest: Lauryn Oates, Executive Director, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
New Lytton wildfire continues to spread bringing back difficult memories 16.07.2022 15:05
Guest: John Haugen, Deputy Chief, Lytton First Nation
Health Canada approves first COVID vaccine for kids under five, Why pickleball is both popular and polarizing, Renters will also feel the impact of the Bank of Canada interest rate hike & Man acquitted in Air India bombing case is murdered in Vancouver 15.07.2022 1:00:13
Health Canada approves first COVID vaccine for kids under five, Why pickleball is both popular and polarizing, Renters will also feel the impact of the Bank of Canada interest rate hike & Man acquitted in Air India bombing case is murdered in Vancouver - July 14th, 2022 Health Canada approves first COVID vaccine for kids under five Guest: Dr. Raywat Deonandan, Epidemiologist & Associate Profess...
Why pickleball is both popular and polarizing 15.07.2022 16:55
Guest: Walter Knecht, President, Pickleball BC
Renters will also feel the impact of the Bank of Canada interest rate hike 15.07.2022 9:12
Guest: Paul Danison, content director, Rentals.ca
New wildfire near community of Lytton BC sparks concern 15.07.2022 5:20
Guest: Taylor MacDonald, Fire Information Officer, Kamloops Fire Centre, BC Wildfire Service
Man acquitted in Air India bombing case is murdered in Vancouver 15.07.2022 17:26
Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter, Vancouver Sun
What Canada should be doing to help Europe cut off Russian energy exports and profits 15.07.2022 10:01
Guest: Michael Chong, Conservative foreign affairs critics and Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hil
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