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
1951
Is the end of Covid-19 in sight? What do we nee...
13 min
1952
North Vancouver man remembered for his valiant ...
12 min
1953
No Justice, No Freedom for Rohingya, Five Years...
15 min
1954
Code Blue: Can virtual care help alleviate the ...
17 min
1955
Former press secretary to Ukraine President Vol...
14 min
1956
What role will Canada play in the Queen’s funer...
15 min
1957
Numerous events ahead to mark the Queen’s life ...
13 min
1958
Solving BC’s wildfire crisis requires us to mak...
9 min
1959
Ukraine’s counter offensive forces Russian troo...
15 min
1960
Reflecting on the Toronto International Film Fe...
17 min
1961
The future of the monarchy in Canada: is there ...
15 min
1962
Appealing to Canada’s youth: Pierre Poilievre c...
16 min
1963
An outpouring of love and forgiveness in Saskat...
13 min
1964
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Britain reacts ...
53 min
1965
Deadman’s Curse - Canadian gold hunters search ...
9 min
1966
The impact of the Queen’s patronage on one Toro...
8 min
1967
Former Lieutenant Governor recalls gatherings w...
15 min
1968
Will the Queen’s death push Australia to abando...
17 min
1969
How will Canadians react to a changing monarchy
15 min
1970
Britain reacts to the death of the Queen and a ...
19 min
1971
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: What happens ne...
15 min
1972
Queen Elizabeth II passes away at the age of 96...
65 min
1973
Queen - A look back at the Queen’s visit to Pri...
8 min
1974
Queen - 2012 Diamond Jubilee Portrait Painter
15 min
1975
The Queen changed with the times but always rem...
16 min