Simply Ottawa - Sound Bites

Simply Ottawa - Dartmouth outfit brings new album to The Red Bird next Saturday

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:45:03 +0000

Clever Hopes, a Canadian indie-folk band from Dartmouth, is led by the vision of singer-songwriter Andrew Shaver. His roots, however, date back to his Toronto origins and his past experience as a theatre director. This coming Saturday, he is paying a visit to The Red Bird on Bank Street, and with a new album in hand. Shaver joins Andrew Pinsent to talk about his musical journey, and his latest endeavour called ‘Even Gooder Than Tomorrow’.

Simply Ottawa - Carleton's Robotics Team claims victory at the 2026 International Rover Challenge

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:30:19 +0000

A group of Carleton University students are celebrating a big international win, as the school’s Planetary Robotics Team took home the golden trophy at the 2026 Canadian International Rover Challenge. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent catches up with chassis lead Jordan Lynch and manufacturing lead Adam Potera.

Simply Ottawa - Canada drops Gold Medal nailbiter to USA at Women's Wheelchair Basketball Championships

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:15:55 +0000

After 11 days of international competition, the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Championships came down to the final plays. Canada fought valiantly in a see-saw battle with the United States, but fell short 77-76 in Saturday’s Gold Medal Game at TD Place. Both of Canada's top scorers dropped 30-plus points in the finale. Wheelchair Basketball Canada CEO Wendy Gittens says this tournament highlights the kind of athletes that play this sport, adding that the response from Ottawa fans throughout the tournament exceeded expectations. She joins Andrew Pinsent on today’s edition of Simply Ottawa.

Simply Ottawa - CityFolk 2026 kicks off Wednesday at the R.A. Centre!

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0000

The 2026 edition of CityFolk is kicking off this Wednesday – and in a new space! After spending a number of years at Lansdowne Park, the festival is now situated at the R.A. Centre. And while there’s plenty of folk music to check out this year, you can also catch up with acts like Alice Cooper and The Sex Pistols. CityFolk artistic director Mark Monahan catches up with CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent.

Simply Ottawa - Kim's Convenience co-creator takes new playwright to the NAC

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Before a Canadian sitcom staple hit the TV screen, Kim’s Convenience started as a playwright creation from Ins Choi. And now, the show’s co-creator and widely-acclaimed Canadian actor is back at it again with another creation. It’s called ‘Son Of A Preacherman’ and you can see it for yourself at the National Arts Centre! Choi catches up with CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent.

Simply Ottawa - A new way to honour Canada's military families

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:35:36 +0000

This upcoming Friday is Military Family Appreciation Day, and the annual tradition since 2019 is unfolding right here in Canada’s Capital. Together We Stand, a non-for-profit organization based in North York, will be conducting the festivities at the Brookstreet Hotel. The event marks the unique series of sacrifices that families make when their family members go to bat for their country. This year’s occasion also features a new twist, as a number of community members will be repelling 18 storeys for the cause. Together We Stand CEO Rick Seymour catches up with CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent.