Conversations with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

Every weeknight, you can count on Conversations with Ben O’Hara-Byrne to feature compelling stories, diverse viewpoints, thoughtful questions, and frank conversations on topics that matter to all Canadians. From politics to public health, diplomacy to discrimination, affordability to artificial intelligence, and the environment to entertainment, the show will deliver a fresh approach to current affairs from a genuinely Canadian perspective.

Who is Ben O’Hara-Byrne? Currently the host of Conversations with Ben O’Hara-Byrne, Ben has more than 20 years broadcast journalism experience. He started in radio in Quebec City in 1998 before working for Global News in Montreal and Global News in Toronto. He moved to Global National’s Ottawa/Parliamentary Bureau in 2005 and served as the network’s Asia Correspondent based in Beijing from 2009 to 2011. He’s also worked as a network bureau chief in Beijing and London, U.K., and an evening news anchor in Victoria, B.C. He has reported from across Canada and from several countries including Afghanistan, North Korea, China, Libya, Egypt, South Africa, Ukraine, and Russia.

News
Politics
1976
Canadian animal shelters facing ‘perfect storm’...
16 min
1977
Is energy poverty causing Canadians to take dan...
18 min
1978
How can the major political parties engage with...
16 min
1979
Hockey Canada in the penalty box over 2018 sex ...
18 min
1980
What to expect as the 7th Covid wave hits Canada
15 min
1981
Metal sculptor delights Albertans with outdoor ...
11 min
1982
The consequences the lifeguard shortage will ha...
16 min
1983
Should AC be deemed a necessity, as heat waves ...
18 min
1984
The costs of being a driver: subscription featu...
16 min
1985
International doctor unable to practice in Cana...
18 min
1986
Manitoba physician concerned over shortages in ...
15 min
1987
New Lytton wildfire continues to spread bringin...
66 min
1988
Why customer service is on the decline and what...
19 min
1989
The UN estimates the world’s population will hi...
16 min
1990
Australian traveller on her way to Canada quest...
16 min
1991
The growing threat of space junk plummeting to ...
16 min
1992
Ottawa under fire for closing special immigrati...
17 min
1993
New Lytton wildfire continues to spread bringin...
14 min
1994
Health Canada approves first COVID vaccine for ...
57 min
1995
Why pickleball is both popular and polarizing
16 min
1996
Renters will also feel the impact of the Bank o...
8 min
1997
New wildfire near community of Lytton BC sparks...
4 min
1998
Man acquitted in Air India bombing case is murd...
16 min
1999
What Canada should be doing to help Europe cut ...
9 min
2000
Why Ukraine is irate over Canada’s decision to ...
8 min