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
2001
Ukraine’s counteroffensive efforts against Russ...
24 min
2002
Thousands wait in line to pay respects to Queen...
6 min
2003
The vibe in London as Queen Elizabeth II’s coff...
8 min
2004
Is the end of Covid-19 in sight? What do we nee...
13 min
2005
North Vancouver man remembered for his valiant ...
12 min
2006
No Justice, No Freedom for Rohingya, Five Years...
15 min
2007
Code Blue: Can virtual care help alleviate the ...
17 min
2008
Former press secretary to Ukraine President Vol...
14 min
2009
Numerous events ahead to mark the Queen’s life ...
13 min
2010
What role will Canada play in the Queen’s funer...
15 min
2011
Solving BC’s wildfire crisis requires us to mak...
9 min
2012
Ukraine’s counter offensive forces Russian troo...
15 min
2013
Reflecting on the Toronto International Film Fe...
17 min
2014
The future of the monarchy in Canada: is there ...
15 min
2015
Appealing to Canada’s youth: Pierre Poilievre c...
16 min
2016
An outpouring of love and forgiveness in Saskat...
13 min
2017
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Britain reacts ...
53 min
2018
Deadman’s Curse - Canadian gold hunters search ...
9 min
2019
The impact of the Queen’s patronage on one Toro...
8 min
2020
Former Lieutenant Governor recalls gatherings w...
15 min
2021
Will the Queen’s death push Australia to abando...
17 min
2022
How will Canadians react to a changing monarchy
15 min
2023
Britain reacts to the death of the Queen and a ...
19 min
2024
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: What happens ne...
15 min
2025
Queen Elizabeth II passes away at the age of 96...
65 min