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, including Afghanistan, North Korea, Libya, Ukraine and Russia.

News
Politics
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Ticketmaster’s Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco an...
17 min
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Why high insurance rates are driving private co...
13 min
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The most important source of Canada’s inflation...
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A California man turns up the heat - and sets a...
13 min
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A grizzly bear so dominant they call him “The B...
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BC tech company uses big data to help Minnesota...
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As easy as 123456 a new list reveals just how m...
13 min
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Why are rental prices soaring and will they sta...
9 min
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The reality of the increasing cost of rent acro...
8 min
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The most important source of Canada’s inflation...
14 min
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Why did Xi Jinping berate Justin Trudeau at the...
60 min
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The top is tops and Lite-Brite shines as the To...
14 min
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How Halifax’s women volunteers played a big rol...
13 min
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The lasting legacy of Louis Riel
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Journo Corner: Politicians battle it out over i...
16 min
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Canada’s most stolen cars for 2022: why are the...
13 min
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Why did Xi Jinping berate Justin Trudeau at the...
12 min
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Projectiles suspected to be Russian missiles st...
72 min
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With bills and high costs stacking up for Canad...
11 min
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The skyrocketing price of lettuce
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Earth reaches the 8 billion people mark
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Trump officially sets his sights on a comeback ...
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Macleans interview: State of Emergency: Inside ...
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Projectiles suspected to be Russian missiles st...
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Why does Canada have child medication shortages...
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