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
2026
The oldest recorded mammal is much older than p...
10 min
2027
The surge in demand for rare coins and notes f...
16 min
2028
Why are huge numbers of whales stranded on Aust...
16 min
2029
Russians protest over Putin’s mobilization anno...
15 min
2030
The Prime Minister faces a new Leader of the Of...
17 min
2031
Atlantic Canada braces for Fiona: How one munic...
6 min
2032
Atlantic Canada braces for Fiona: Where is it ...
8 min
2033
The mission to feed one million kids each year ...
9 min
2034
Statistics Canada releases new data on housing ...
16 min
2035
The mechanics of the Canadian lending industry ...
6 min
2036
The mechanics of the Canadian lending industry ...
11 min
2037
Journo Corner - Canada’s energy future
15 min
2038
Report finds Canada won’t come close to goal o...
17 min
2039
Russia calls up reservists and rolls out refer...
14 min
2040
Code Blue: Who is responsible when it comes to ...
17 min
2041
The gaps that are yet to be closed as the fight...
8 min
2042
The right fuel for school - linking nutrition t...
14 min
2043
Canada’s inflation rate cools but is it droppin...
14 min
2044
The importance of the UN General Assembly as th...
14 min
2045
House of Commons is back in session with plenty...
14 min
2046
The Future of the ArriveCan App
15 min
2047
A look at safe opioid supply programs and how i...
14 min
2048
The Monarchy’s lasting legacy with the Commonwe...
15 min
2049
The flawless military execution during Queen El...
7 min
2050
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a somber and r...
9 min