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
1926
What role will Canada play in the Queen’s funer...
15 min
1927
Numerous events ahead to mark the Queen’s life ...
13 min
1928
Solving BC’s wildfire crisis requires us to mak...
9 min
1929
Ukraine’s counter offensive forces Russian troo...
15 min
1930
Reflecting on the Toronto International Film Fe...
17 min
1931
The future of the monarchy in Canada: is there ...
15 min
1932
Appealing to Canada’s youth: Pierre Poilievre c...
16 min
1933
An outpouring of love and forgiveness in Saskat...
13 min
1934
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Britain reacts ...
53 min
1935
Deadman’s Curse - Canadian gold hunters search ...
9 min
1936
The impact of the Queen’s patronage on one Toro...
8 min
1937
Former Lieutenant Governor recalls gatherings w...
15 min
1938
Will the Queen’s death push Australia to abando...
17 min
1939
How will Canadians react to a changing monarchy
15 min
1940
Britain reacts to the death of the Queen and a ...
19 min
1941
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: What happens ne...
15 min
1942
Queen Elizabeth II passes away at the age of 96...
65 min
1943
Queen - A look back at the Queen’s visit to Pri...
8 min
1944
Queen - 2012 Diamond Jubilee Portrait Painter
15 min
1945
The Queen changed with the times but always rem...
16 min
1946
The constitutional implications for Canada
15 min
1947
The Queen’s love of Canada
16 min
1948
Queen Elizabeth II passes away at the age of 96...
16 min
1949
How do police track and capture a mass murder s...
53 min
1950
Should overdose education be mandatory in schools?
12 min