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
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What are Canadians angry about? New rage Index ...
13 min
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Verbal abuse of Chrystia Freeland sparks debate...
17 min
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25-years after her death, Princess Diana’s long...
16 min
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Canada will play an important role in NASA’s Ar...
51 min
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The importance of foreign students to Canadian ...
19 min
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Back to school: High rents and low availability...
16 min
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Doppelgangers: The inspiration behind a Canadia...
18 min
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Suddenly big brands are rushing to “go grey”
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The police response was in the spotlight at the...
17 min
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Canada will play an important role in NASA’s Ar...
15 min
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How does a black hole sound like? COVID Protect...
77 min
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Sounds of outer space: Meet the Canadian who he...
13 min
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Back to School: COVID concerns heading into a n...
16 min
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The US announces a major student loan forgivene...
16 min
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The phenomenon of “slow quitting” hits Canadian...
15 min
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Canada is hoarding resources and why allies are...
16 min
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Why is NATO’s Secretary General making first ev...
15 min
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How are Ukrainians settling in to life in Canad...
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Back to school: why sleep should be a mental he...
15 min
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Journo Corner: What’s it been like to cover the...
17 min
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Ukraine six months after Russia’s Invasion: How...
16 min
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Ukraine six months after Russia’s Invasion: How...
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Ukraine six months after Russia’s Invasion: Is ...
15 min
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Ukraine Independence Day, what’s behind the sur...
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Not one, but two asteroids might have slain the...
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