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The Big Story
An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.
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The Big StoryBig Headlines: A new pipeline will stretch from Alberta to B.C. and Canada's biggest test at the World Cup so far
Payments begin for the federal government’s boosted affordability credit, a man suspected of hitting a beachgoer in the head with a log is released on bail…
The Big StoryCanada is facing a very real threat...of ticks
Ticks! The word tends to give Canadians of all stripes a sense of the creepy-crawlies-- and perhaps a touch of anxiety too. The small parasites that burrow…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: The U.S. declines to renew CUSMA and Canada Post suspends service to 12 European countries
Plus: Alberta announces a new oil pipeline, a lawsuit is filed over an alleged leak of Alberta voters’ personal information, Canada Post pauses shipping…
The Big StoryHot and Bothered: What's driving the extreme heat?
We're at a point where "record-breaking heat" has become a broken-record phrase. Year over year, we hear how many parts of the world have reached a new…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: A key CUSMA deadline looms and Canada prepares to send emergency aid to Venezuela
Plus: Canada will play Morocco in the round of 16 at the World Cup, an America-themed beaver statue is destroyed in Toronto, B.C. nurses issue a strike notice…
The Big Story"Buy-a-brick": Carney's plan to renovate 24 Sussex
Crumbling. Rat infested. Decrepit. Unsafe for human habitation. Perhaps not the words you would want to describe the official residence of Canada's leader--…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: History for Canada at the World Cup and several cities brace for extreme weather
The Concordia University shooter dies in prison, a former Air Canada pilot accused of flying for decades without a licence appears in court, Drake throws…
The Big StoryCanada’s invisible youth gang crisis
A string of shootings across the Greater Toronto Area are being tied to gun-for-hire networks targeted by vulnerable youth through encrypted messaging apps…
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Weekend Listen: Space X goes public, but what are you buying?
Enjoy this special feed drop from our sister show "In This Economy?!" It’s now the biggest IPO in history – when Space X hit the US market this month, it made…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after back to back, massive earthquakes
Search and rescue efforts continue in Venezuela as the death toll climbs following two large earthquakes Plus: The Prime Minister holds a phone call with the…
The Big StoryCanada has an incel problem
A more than 100-page manifesto filled with misogynistic and anti-police rhetoric was found in the hours after an Alberta man opened fire in a Montreal…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Tragedy strikes in Venezuela, where two massive earthquakes hit west of the capital
Plus: Canada finish second in their World Cup group to set up a round of 32 showdown with South Africa, details on the Montreal shooting suspect’s online…
The Big StoryThe hidden power struggles shaping US-Iran negotiations
It was a deal Prime Minister Mark Carney touted as a 'game changer' that made the preceding war across Iran 'worth it'. But in the days that followed after the…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Canada looks to win their group at the World Cup, and details on the Montreal shooting suspect
Plus: Experts believe the string of recent on-duty police officer deaths could be an anomaly, Canadians’ confidence in America remains low, Mark Carney’s past…
The Big StoryDoctor or data? Trust, AI and the rise of health misinformation
Sure, you can ask it for a recipe or ideas for a themed birthday party. But in lieu of a healthcare provider, maybe that's when we should draw the line with…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Montreal shooting kills three, including a police officer and a tragic update in the search for Nancy Guthrie
Plus: A ransom note reportedly told Nancy Guthrie’s family she died shortly after she was kidnapped, residents in Lytton begin returning home after a wildfire…
The Big StoryThe revolving door of UK Prime Ministers post-Brexit
Keir Starmer's resignation as Britian's Prime Minister marks the 6th in just a decade, as political turmoil and a post-Brexit reality disturb the country's…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Inflation rises to its highest rate in years, and British PM Starmer resigns
Plus: Celebrations on Sunday mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, contract talks start for thousands of Canadian auto workers, Ottawa reaches a deal to build…
The Big StoryHow parents and teens actually feel about a social media ban
Canada has taken inspiration from its fellow commonwealth cousin, Australia, and has moved to ban social media for anyone under 16. A part of Bill C-34, the…
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Weekend Listen: When will investing in AI pay off?
Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show 'In This Economy?!' Big players in the artificial intelligence space like OpenAI or Anthropic continue to take…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: An historic win for Canada at the World Cup but at a cost to the lineup
Plus: Talks between the U.S. and Iran are delayed, Frank Stronach is found guilty on two counts in his sex assault trial, the mine where three workers were…
The Big StoryTLDR; More Canadians are avoiding the news
Have you stopped checking the headlines in the morning? Are you changing the channel once the news comes on? Do you find yourself feeling anxious when hearing…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: The U.S. and Iran sign a ceasefire deal and Canada's World Cup journey continues
Plus: It’s match day for Canada at the World Cup, another suspected is arrested in the shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Alberta’s premier reacts to a…
The Big Story(148) Days of Summer: Ontario MPP's lengthiest break
A five-month summer vacation doesn't sound too shabby, especially following a winter vacation that lasted more than three months. That's the case for the…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Details emerge on the new U.S.-Iran deal and Carney shares a 'hot mic' moment with Trump at the G7
Plus: Mark Carney addresses his hot mic conversation with Donald Trump about the Canada-China EV deal, a new study analyzes homeownership rates among recent…
The Big StoryWill Ottawa's food strategy actually lower your grocery bill?
Ottawa is investing more than $3 billion as part of a national food security strategy. It aims to combat anticompetitive industry practices, boost agricultural…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Carney announces new Russia sanctions and Trump says he'll release the full Iran deal in days
Plus: the latest on the U.S. and Iran's agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, a dozen children are injured at a B.C. waterpark, the NHL begins investigating…
The Big StoryHow the Kushners sparked Albania's 'flamingo revolution'
Massive protests have swept the streets of Albania. Dubbed "The Flamingo Revolution", the anti-government protests have kicked off after Prime Minister Edi…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: The U.S. and Iran reach a deal on the Strait of Hormuz but key questions remain
Plus: this year’s G7 summit gets underway in France, Mark Carney meets with French and Irish leaders, Parliament is set to introduce two major bills, a slain…
The Big StoryThe election you’re probably ignoring (but shouldn’t)
This year, six of Canada's ten provinces and one of its three territories have held or will be holding municipal elections. It's a level of governance that…
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Weekend Listen: Will the new US Fed Chair cave to Trump?
Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show "In This Economy?!" Kevin Warsh will officially take over as the head of the US central bank on Wednesday – but…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Carney's looking for new partnerships in the City of Love and the World Cup kicks off in Canada
Plus: Trump is declaring the Iran war over despite a different narrative from Iran, Alberta is appealing a judge's decision to throw out a petition that's…
The Big StoryFIFA, politics, and the future of soccer
It's the most exciting time for soccer fans and sports lovers alike, as World Cup 2026 kicks off across North America. But in the shadows of fan fests and…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Police across Canada mourn the loss of a Toronto officer and Trump threatens to "hit Iran very hard tonight"
Plus: the Gordie Howe bridge opening hits another speedbump, protests continue in Belfast, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico, and how drones are playing…
The Big StoryDrones redefine the Ukraine-Russia war
On February 24th, 2022, Russian troops marched across the Ukrainian border-- the beginning of an invasion experts had been warning of for some time. It was…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Police across Canada mourn the loss of an Ontario officer and Trump says Iran is taking too long to reach a deal
Plus: the Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate unchanged, the Carney government is set to introduce its Online Harms Act today that could include a…
The Big StoryInside the Uganda chimpanzee civil war
It's something scientists have never observed before: chimpanzees, formerly with close family bonds, now engaging in deadly combat. A recent study looked at…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Trump believes the Iran-Israel war is almost over and an Air Canada pilot flies without a licence
Plus: Prime Minister Mark Carney wants public opinion on the Ontario government's expansion plan for Billy Bishop Toronto Island Airport, Trump took in Game 3…
The Big StoryPoilievre's campaign against Alberta separation
It's been an interesting past few months for the Federal Conservatives, from several MPs crossing the floor, to reports of inner-circle fighting, to Pierre…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Canada's new Governor General sworn in and a 7.8-magnitude earthquake slams the Philippines
Plus: Pierre Poilievre is expected to call for a shift in federal policies with rising separatist movements in Alberta, Iran's military says it's stopping…
The Big StoryWhy Canada’s next Governor General matters right now
Louise Arbour, a former lawyer, Supreme Court Justice, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, is being sworn in as Canada's next Governor General. It comes…
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Weekend Listen: Are we in a recession? Not technically
Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show "In This Economy?!" Following a negative performance for economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, the…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Select Canadians could receive a financial top-up today and the country's unemployment rate has dipped
Plus: can Albertans actually be dual citizens if the province separates from Canada, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested a face-to-face with…
The Big StoryBC Conservatives take a hard right
The British Columbia Conservative Party hasn't won an election since, and hasn't won a seat in 50. As recently as the 2020 provincial election, the party…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Carney's attention on AI and the WHO says to lift travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries
Plus: Carney's responding to the latest tariff threats from the U.S., Toronto Police have arrested four more in connection with suspected hate-motivated…
The Big StoryWhat's killing PEI's oysters?
A pair of parasitic diseases are wreaking havoc on Prince Edward Island's oyster industry, forcing farms across the province to throw out close to all of their…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Canada-U.S. trade tensions could be cooling off and FIFA reprimands a B.C. charity
Plus: a pill that could double survival time for patients with pancreatic cancer could soon be coming to Canada, Zellers is continuing to accelerate its…
The Big StoryCan provincial Liberals make a comeback?
While the Federal Liberals remain historically popular under Prime Minister Mark Carney, that isn't the case for their provincial counterparts. By the end of…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Carney says Canada is failing its Jewish community and a deadly shooting rocks northern Saskatchewan
Plus: the federal NDP want to do-away with floor crossings, police are warning of counterfeit merch ahead of the World Cup, Sabrina Carpenter has been granted…
The Big StoryCanada's latest obsession: data centres
If you've noticed that data centres are having a moment in Canada right now, you wouldn't be the only one. As Ottawa looks to maintain a sovereign digital…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Food Banks Canada's latest poverty report card
Plus: Latest contract offer from Canada Post to postal workers, Canada's projected economic lift from FIFA World Cup 2026, health groups calling for Federal…
The Big StoryCanada strong shouldn't mean environmental neglect
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, a war across the Middle East, job uncertainty thanks to AI - do you still have emotional bandwidth to worry about the…
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Weekend Listen: Summer vacation?! In this economy?!
Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show "In This Economy?!" A recent survey shows many Canadians are scaling back their spending on vacations this…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: A downward surprise on the Canadian economy and the U.S. and Iran are close to a tentative deal
Plus: The health minister defends Ebola travel restrictions, a man accused of selling deadly substances online to people at risk of self-harm pleads guilty, a…
The Big StoryDanielle Smith's referendum gamble
As separatist sentiment swirls across Alberta, the country has been holding it's breath and wondering: "will we face another separation referendum?" It seemed…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: The Prime Minister is in NYC and an apparent hot-mic moment for Carney
Plus: China's foreign minister arrives in Canada, a new report from the United Nations Weather Agency, Ebola latest, and the Pope calls for AI regulation. We…
The Big StoryThe Pope calls for AI regulation. Will Canada listen?
In his first ever Encyclical, titled "Magnifica Humanitas"-- or Magnificent Humanity-- Pope Leo XIV says AI needs to be "disarmed". It's a sweeping document…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: Carney's Liberals lose an MP and Canada orders travelers from Ebola-affected regions to isolate
Plus: the federal government is entering contract talks with 'Saab' for Royal Air Force aircraft, the Western premiers have wrapped their meeting in Alberta…
The Big StoryWhere does the Canada-Israel relationship stand?
Earlier this week, 12 Canadians returned home from Turkey after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli guards. Video posted by Israel's National…
The Big StoryBig Headlines: The U.S. confirms new air strikes in Iran and Carney speaks to Israel's President
Plus: Day two of the annual western premiers conference, efforts to combat Canadian wildfires, and a South Korean navy submarine is docked in B.C. We love…