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
2051
The surge in demand for rare coins and notes f...
16 min
2052
Why are huge numbers of whales stranded on Aust...
16 min
2053
Russians protest over Putin’s mobilization anno...
15 min
2054
The Prime Minister faces a new Leader of the Of...
17 min
2055
Atlantic Canada braces for Fiona: How one munic...
6 min
2056
Atlantic Canada braces for Fiona: Where is it ...
8 min
2057
The mission to feed one million kids each year ...
9 min
2058
Statistics Canada releases new data on housing ...
16 min
2059
The mechanics of the Canadian lending industry ...
6 min
2060
The mechanics of the Canadian lending industry ...
11 min
2061
Journo Corner - Canada’s energy future
15 min
2062
Report finds Canada won’t come close to goal o...
17 min
2063
Russia calls up reservists and rolls out refer...
14 min
2064
Code Blue: Who is responsible when it comes to ...
17 min
2065
The gaps that are yet to be closed as the fight...
8 min
2066
The right fuel for school - linking nutrition t...
14 min
2067
Canada’s inflation rate cools but is it droppin...
14 min
2068
The importance of the UN General Assembly as th...
14 min
2069
House of Commons is back in session with plenty...
14 min
2070
The Future of the ArriveCan App
15 min
2071
A look at safe opioid supply programs and how i...
14 min
2072
The Monarchy’s lasting legacy with the Commonwe...
15 min
2073
The flawless military execution during Queen El...
7 min
2074
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a somber and r...
9 min
2075
Civility in Politics: The role hyper-partisansh...
11 min