The Big Story
An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.
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FIFA, 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 buzzing bars remains the very stark reality of strict US immigration policy that threatens the very nature of the tournament.
Somali referee Omar Artan was sent back to Turkey upon his arrival in Miami earlier this month after White House offici
Big 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 a key role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Drones 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 believed the embattled nation would fall within months. But four years later, Ukrainians continue to defy the odds. One of their key weapons: drones, which they use as devastating weapons of modern warfare. And while a fifth of the nation remai
Big 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 social media ban for kids under 16, Trump is still reportedly clashing with Ontario's Premier, and chimpanzees are now engaging in deadly combat. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Inside 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 one of the largest groups of chimps in the world, which primatologists have been observing since 1995. For decades, the group thrived, but recently, factions have broken off, and fighting has turned deadly-- and scientists aren't sure why.
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Big 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 of the NBA Finals in-person, birth rates are dropping with a link to smartphones, and what's the state of the federal Conservatives right now? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Poilievre'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 Poilievre questioning PM Carney's education in economics.
In more recent events, the Federal Opposition leader has since claimed that Canada is in a 'full-blown' recession, and has called for unity among Alberta separatists.
Host Maria Kestane
Big 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 offensive operations after exchanging fire with Israel, and looking ahead to the World Cup - security and the top-ranked stadiums. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Why 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 at a nuanced time for Canada's global identity.
Host Catherine Jette speaks to Nelson Wiseman, a political science professor at the University of Toronto about the Governor General's role in Canada, whether or not Canadians feel connected t
Weekend Listen: Are we in a recession? Not technically
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Following a negative performance for economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, the Canadian economy fell into what's been described as a "technical recession". While the headline was pounced on for political debate, with such a small decline (just a 0.1% contraction) and some parts of the economy still doing quite well, econom
Big 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 Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Ontario government is going after illegal ticket resellers again, and could B.C. see its first Conservative premier in a century? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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BC 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 earned just 36,000 votes. But in 2024, the party surged in popularity, nearly toppling the long-thought invincible BC NDP.
Then came interparty turmoil, which led to the ousting of their leader, John Rustad, and a leadership election that went on
Big 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 assaults, a Vancouver ski resort could be setting a Guinness World Record, and what's killing the oysters in P.E.I.? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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What'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 supply.
MSX and Dermo are to blame. They're fatal to the mollusk but not harmful to humans.
Host Maria Kestane speaks to James Power, general manager of Raspberry Point Oysters in PEI to discuss what farmers are left to do with ambiguous go
Big 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 comeback in Canada, the latest on CBS's firing of veteran news correspondent Scott Pelley, and how can provincial Liberals make a comeback? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Can 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 2016, more than half of Canada's provinces and territories had Liberal governments. Today, that's down to one, as Liberal premiers fell one by one to largely conservative-- but some NDP-- replacements. Liberal parties faced especially histori
Big 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 a restraining order against an alleged stalker, and how data centres are having a moment in Canada right now. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Canada'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 footprint amid the current AI rush, building its own data centres has the potential to do so. But the question is who actually funds these centres, and what are they doing to the environments around them?
Host Maria Kestane speaks to Shion Guha,
Big 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 Government to cut nicotine use by 2045, and the results from The Canadian Screen Awards. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Canada 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 environment?
It seems like Ottawa doesn't.
Since PM Carney took office, he's made strides towards strengthening our economy by bridging resource gaps with our very own products and assets, while simultaneously disregarding efforts made the previous Lib
Weekend Listen: Summer vacation?! In this economy?!
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A recent survey shows many Canadians are scaling back their spending on vacations this summer as life continues to get more expensive. And while it’s not surprising, experts say it presents a really unique opportunity to re-examine your finances overall to prioritize things like trips.
This week on "In This Economy?!" Co-Host Kri
Big 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 rocket explosion, and Danielle Smith's referendum gamble. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Danielle 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 inevitable, as Premier Danielle Smith changed the rules to make putting a referendum forward easier.
But a court decision rejected their petition on the grounds that Indigenous peoples who would be affected were not properly consulted. Smith
Big 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 love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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The 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, introduced to the world by Pope Leo himself, a first for a papal encyclical, calling for the leaders to make sure the new technology is developed for the common good. To ensure that, he explicitly calls for more government regulation in the i
Big 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, temperature records are being broken across Europe as a heat wave continues, and where does Canada's relationship with Israel lie? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Where 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 Defence Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, showed hundreds of activists handcuffed, kneeled with their heads touching the ground, as he taunted them after being arrested. The footage sparked wide-spread backlash and condemnation, including from Isra
Big 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 feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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The sailors stuck in the Strait of Hormuz
We've heard about the attacks. We've felt the oil price increases. And every time a ceasefire gets mentioned, it makes headline news.
Something less visible but just as dire are the lives of seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, who are not only facing supply shortages but also the reality that an end date is nowhere in sight.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks with Mohamed Arrachedi, Arab World & Iran N
Big Headlines: House of Commons returns for final stretch before summer and Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola
Plus: Western Canadian Premiers meet in Alberta, Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, Gaza activists return to Canada, White House shooting. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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How the latest Ebola outbreak could affect you
An Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa poses a "very high" risk to the country, according to World Health Organization officials-- with both cases and deaths in the hundreds. As officials try to contain the disease, their job has been made harder by deep cuts to international aid across the globe-- and especially from the United States.
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Weekend listen: Stable coin: The future of money?
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You've likely heard a lot about crypto currencies. Now, there's something called "stablecoin". Think of it as the next wave of digital payment systems. But, how does it work? Who controls it? And is it something that consumers need to pay attention to for everyday banking? In today's episode of "In This Economy?!", co-host Mike Ep
Big Headlines: Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Plus: NATO ministers meet in Sweden, Ebola outbreak update, 12 Canadian activists have arrived in Turkey after being deported from Israel, Stephen Colbert's farewell, and is Eurovision a good fit for Canada. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Is Eurovision a good fit for Canada?
Eurovision's director, Martin Green, has opened the doors for Canada to enter the Olympics of pop music. Historically, contestants of the music contest must be full members of the European Broadcast Union - Canada currently sits as an associate member. But so does Australia, yet they've been in on the action for more than 10 years.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Karen Fricker, professor of dramatic a
Big Headlines: Air France flight redirected to Montreal due to Ebola restrictions in the U.S. and Stephen Colbert's curtain call
Plus: Prime Minister Mark Carney condemns Israel's treatment of activists over an intercepted aid flotilla, generic versions of Ozempic are set to hit pharmacy shelves this week, Canada's first-ever PWHL championship goes to Montreal, and what's next for Tumbler Ridge? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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What comes next for Tumbler Ridge?
It's been a little over three months since the small eastern British Columbian town of Tumbler Ridge was rocked after a shooter opened fire at the local secondary school. Eight people were killed and dozens were injured.
In the weeks that followed, a number of lawsuits and investigations have ensued, as well as plans to demolish and rebuild the school where the shooting took place.
Host Caryn Ceol
Big Headlines: Canada to spend $1 billion to host the FIFA World Cup and more Ebola cases out of Central Africa
Plus: WHO officials speak on the Ebola outbreak, takeaways from U.S. primaries, Carney is in B.C., Quebec's Premier returns from France, and who controls your water? Ontario's privatization push. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Who controls your water? Ontario's privatization push
The Ontario government is eyeing a shift in its water management operations. It's a move Premier Ford insists is nothing like what the Harris government did back in 2000, when seven people died and thousands fell ill after E. Coli was found in Walkerton's water drinking supply.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Meera Karunananthan, assistant professor at Carleton University to discuss Ontario's Water an
Big Headlines: Gas prices triggering Canadian inflation and WHO warns of Ebola outbreak in Africa
Plus: The World Health Organization is warning about an Ebola outbreak in two African countries, the U.S. has called off military action against Iran, Three Canadian police officers have been arrested in Barcelona, allergy season in Canada is expected to be worse than previous years, and is Canada ready for another wildfire season? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for futu
Is Canada ready for another wildfire season?
At least 100 people were forced from their homes last week due to an evacuation order in an area of Woodlands County, southeast of Whitecourt, Alberta, thanks to a fast moving wildfire.
It's becoming an increasingly common story in the province-- and across the country-- a decade after devastating fires wiped out Fort McMurray. And as Canada heads into this year's wildfire season, can we expect a
Canada's baby slump: why we aren't having kids
A recent report from Statistics Canada says our country hit a new fertility rating law in 2024, with over half of women aged 20 to 49 childless. Without immigration, the rate needed to maintain a steady population is 2.1 children per woman, but in Canada, it's now 1.25- below the 1.3 line that experts describe as "ultra-low".
Host Catherine Jette is speaking with journalist Cara Stern from the Mis
Weekend Listen: The K-shaped economy: what is it and how are you affected?
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"The K-shaped economy." From housing, to productivity, to wages, it's a phrase you hear more and more often these days. But what exactly does it mean? And how is it effecting your wallet?
In this episode of In This Economy?!, co-host Kris Kris McCusker is speaking to economist Jim Stanford, director of the Centre for Future Work,
Big Headlines: Canada's top doctor says more than two dozen Canadians are being monitored for Hantavirus
Plus: The Prime Minister speaks alongside the Premier of Alberta, Donald Trump returns to the U.S., the price of gas is rising, Drake drops three new albums, and smart glasses: the good, the bad, and the unregulated. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Smart glasses: the good, the bad, the unregulated
Have you ever came across a person wearing glasses in public and thought: "Are they filming me?"
With the rise of smart glasses - glasses with cameras and AI technology embedded within them - the concern of privacy has become more prominent. And not only whether or not you're being filmed, but what happens with the content once it's captured.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks with technology lawyer Ritesh
Big Headlines: Alberta judge throws out separatist referendum petition
Plus: Honda suspends plans for a new Canadian plant, Trump's Beijing visit, the country's springtime real estate market showed signs of slowing sales, and who will headline the first-ever World Cup Final halftime show. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Why Canadians should pay attention to the US-China Summit
US President Trump is in China for the second half of this week, talking all things trade, alliance and geopolitics. It comes at a delicate time for the President, as approval rating continue to plummet following a rise in the cost of living as a result of the war in Iran.
In tow was a slew of some of the country's most powerful executives, including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Larry Fink to name a f
Big Headlines: 16 people across Canada are isolating following the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
Plus: Trump lands in Beijing, King Charles throne speech, the Artemis II crew meets Carney, an American coffee giant is coming to Canada, and integrating Indigenous healthcare could solve Manitoba's HIV crisis. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Integrating Indigenous healthcare could solve Manitoba's HIV crisis
Manitoba's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Brent Roussin, declared a public health emergency over the rise in HIV rates, which have steadily increased since 2019. The province saw close to 330 new cases in 2025 - almost four time the rate of new cases 7 years ago.
Host Maria Kestane speaks to Michelle Monkman, interim CEO of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM), to discuss why the province's heal
Big Headlines: Another case of Hantavirus in Spain as 10 Canadians remain under monitoring
Plus: Deadline day for the 2026 census, British PM faces resignation calls, Donald Trump visits Beijing, more sanctions against Russia, and what the Alberta data leak can teach us about separatists. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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What the Alberta data leak can teach us about separatists
Experts are calling it the largest data breach in Canadian history, sparking fears for the safety of all Canadians - everyone from public figures to victims of domestic abuse.
Both the RCMP and Elections Alberta are investigating after Elections Alberta said a pro-separation group had un-authorized access to a separatist party's copy of the electors list - containing the personal information of ne
Big Headlines: Four Canadians quarantining in B.C. after MV Hondius' final passengers and crew evacuate
Plus: Iran has responded to the U.S. proposal to end the war, a new poll finds the federal Liberals are leading over the opposition Conservatives, the 2026 census deadline is tomorrow, the FIFA world cup is just over a month away, and what's the state of Canada's bilingualism? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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What's the state of Canada's bilingualism?
It's been decades since Canada implemented an official bilingualism policy nation wide-- but the history of our two official languages in Canada goes back much further. And following a recent Macleans article questioning the validity of official bilingualism, the question remains: what is the state of bilingualism in Canada?
Host Catherine Jette speaks with Dr. Luisa Veronis, Research Chair in Imm
Weekend Listen: Flying the friendly skies, or summertime turbulence for travellers?
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During the course of a year that saw heavy flight delays and cancellations, crowded airports and rising ticket prices and baggage fees, airlines in North America still managed to deliver stand-out passenger experiences. The JD power 2026 North America airline satisfaction study shows the overall satisfaction rate up 8 points (on a
Big Headlines: MV Hondius to dock this weekend and Trump describes strikes on Iran as 'love tap'
The April jobs report is not good for Canadians trying to get a job, the Pentagon has released it's first batch of U.F.O. files, the voice of nature around the world, Sir David Attenborough, is celebrating his 100th birthday, and politics on the pitch: geopolitical tensions shaping the world cup. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Politics on the pitch: geopolitical tensions shaping the World Cup
As Canada gears up for soccer's most exciting time, we can't help but notice the dark cloud that looms over the World Cup.
The current geopolitical reality on the global scale - whether it's the Iran-US/Israel war, the violent fallout after the death of Mexican drug lord El Mencho, immigration crackdowns throughout the US - has stirred real safety concerns for the more than 100 games across the th
Big Headlines: Canadians onboard ship hit by Hantavirus outbreak set to be repatriated
Plus: Could the ill-fated ship be ground-zero for the next pandemic, how close is a potential peace deal in Iran, the U-S secretary of state is at the Vatican, most Canadians support bans on social media and AI for kids, and the Prime Minister will host Dutch royalty ahead of the annual Tulip Festival. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Is the MV Hondius cruise ship ground zero for the next pandemic?
In early April, the luxury cruise liner MV Hondius set sail from Argentina across the Atlantic ocean, but things did not go as planned. Since then, three people have died and three others had to be evacuated for emergency medical treatment-- including the ship's doctor-- as they deal with an outbreak of Hantavirus. Now, passengers are still quarantined on the ship, as the World Health Organization
Big Headlines: A new Hantavirus case in Switzerland has been connected to the cruise ship dealing with an outbreak
Plus: Trump is threatening to bomb Iran if the country doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a big win for Canada's aviation industry, Ontario will lower the early screening age for colorectal cancer, one researcher says the study of a massive tsunami in Alaska is a warning that we need better monitoring, and can Canada unclog it's housing market? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as sugge
How can Canada unclog its housing market?
A lot of the housing conversation goes towards first-time home buyers...but what about second-time? Or those looking to downsize? A clogged-up housing market is a problem that affects Canadians in all life stages.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Dr. Mike Moffat, Founding Director of the Missing Middle Initiative at the University of Ottawa. They discuss how what's impacting Canadians from moving throu
Big Headlines: Canada's next Governor General has been announced
Plus: Hantavirus "cluster" on cruise ship, Iran war update, gunfire near the Washington Monument, the 2026 Census begins, and it's time for Canada's architecture to better reflect our values. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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It's time for Canada's architecture to better reflect our values
Canada is known for its vibrant culture and diversity, but you wouldn't know that from our architecture.
It's no surprise that the bottom line plays a role into materials and design decisions of commercial, residential and cultural buildings, but is there a way Canada can balance creativity, budget and authenticity to have the best looking country?
Host Maria Kestane speaks to Alex Josephson, foun
Big Headlines: The U.S. says it will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz and a viral outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic
Plus: Carney visits Armenia, suspected Hantavirus outbreak, tariff relief announcement, Habs win, and who pays the price for privatization? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Who pays the price of privatization?
Mark Carney's government has floated the idea of privatizing Canadian airports, suggesting it will make them better. But with Canadians already fed up with air travel, as costs seem to go up while service goes down-- would that really be the result? And what would the move mean for airport workers across the country?
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks with Siobhán Vipond, Vice President at the Canadian Labo
Big Headlines: Iran has dropped off its latest peace proposal to end the now 60-day war
Plus: The Bank of Canada governor says he's encouraged by the federal government's efforts to insulate the economy against future shocks, a new poll shows most Canadians are not comfortable with the direction of the national economy, Alberta marks a somber anniversary, Habs fans are preparing for Game 6, and one year later and two Nova Scotian kids are still missing. We love feedback at The Big St
One year later and two Nova Scotian kids are still missing
Almost exactly a year ago, six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her four-year-old brother, Jack allegedly wandered into the woods near their family's home north of Halifax and never returned, leaving few clues as to what happened to them. The RCMP has since kept the details of the investigation tight-lipped, leaving the community, media and the country at large with more questions as time goes on.
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Big Headlines: Gas prices are surging as the standoff between the U.S. and Iran continues
Plus: The families of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims are set to seek nearly 1-billion dollars in lawsuits against Open A-I, the Canadian economy sees growth in the first quarter, Canada will host a new NATO bank, the Prime Minister has named the new E-U ambassador, and how the boom in romance novels can help other media meet consumer needs. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as su
Smutty profits: Why Canada should invest in its hopeless romantics
If you've felt compelled to pick up a steamy, smutty book throughout the last few months, you wouldn't have been the first - and you probably won't be the last.
It's no doubt romance novels are having their moment, and besides the books themselves, readers and consumers alike are going beyond the pages and diving into their respective worlds.
Host Maria Kestane speaks to Deborah Aarts, a freelance
Big Headlines - The Bank of Canada is leaving its interest rate unchanged
Plus: Reaction to the federal spring economic statement, Trump threatens Iran, King Charles in the U.S., and Health Canada approves the first generic version of brand-name Ozempic
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Trump vs. conspiracy: who will win?
Within minutes of news that shots rang out at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, online spaces were filled with the 'what ifs'.
Conspiracy theories and fringe narratives continue to dominate the noise surrounding the latest attempt at assassinating US President Donald Trump, spreading disinformation while simultaneously tainting the opportunity for meaningful and critical dialogue.
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Big Headlines: The spring economic statement will be tabled today and Trump welcomes King Charles to Washington
Plus: One year of Mark Carney, the UAE says it will leave OPEC, King Charles in the U.S., the Royal Canadian Mint launches a review, and who is being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Carney's Canada one year later
The Davos speech, the tariff profile, and now the Canada Strong Fund.
It's been a busy year for Mark Carney since being elected as Canada's 24th Prime Minister this day last year, and as Canadians face tough economic and geopolitical uncertainty, we're taking a look back at how Carney has managed to bring the country together through some of the year's - and Canada's - rockiest moments.
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Big Headlines: The latest on the White House correspondents' dinner shooting
Plus: Tehran is reaching out to Russia for support, a preview of tomorrow's interest rate announcement, Carney unveils the country's first national sovereign wealth fund, Canadians appear to want the government to focus more on affordability, and the real cost of foreign sloapaganga on Canadian democracy. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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The real cost of foreign slopaganda on Canadian democracy
It started with mispronunciations-- saying "Regina" wrong, or saying "Atlanta" instead of "Alberta"-- but it spiraled into so much more. With their interest piqued, the Media Ecosystem Observatory began looking into a network of dozens of YouTube channels claiming to be covering Canadian politics from an Albertan perspective, and they found faceless, Dutch content creators to be behind the videos
Big Headlines: Ticketmaster delists Ontario resales and Carney considers US alcohol return
Plus: U.S. alcohol will likely stay off Canadian shelves until the tariffs are dropped, U.S. officials provide an update this morning on the war in Iran, Canadians, once again, not making as many trips to the states, the Michael Jackson biopic hits the big screen today, and should Canada consider a smoke-free generation? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Should Canada consider a smoke-free generation?
The British government is set to ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008 - raising both hopes that it could create the first smoke-free generation, but also doubts about whether it could actually be enforced. The legislation also puts limits on the sale and consumption of vape products.
Host Maria Kestane speaks with Michael Chaiton, a Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and
Big Headlines: Negotiations to end the war in Iran stall again and Conservatives are pushing back against the Liberals' plan to change rules in the House of Commons
FINTRAC is warning young people from India are being used for extortion schemes in Canada, a rare late-night sitting at Queen's Park to debate Ontario Premier Doug Ford's controversial budget bill, two trains in Denmark crash in what police are calling a major incident, and how the jet fuel crisis will impact your travel plans. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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How the jet fuel crisis will impact your travel plans
It's the time of year where Canadians would usually start putting their summer travel plans on paper, but this year looks different. Fuel shortages, however, have forced a number of airlines - including Air Canada - to cancel several routes for months, upending where and how Canadians spend their summer.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Lorn Sheehan, professor of strategy and tourism at Dalhousie Unive
Big Headlines: Another airport scare in New York involving an Air Canada plane and tensions remain in the Strait of Hormuz despite the extended ceasefire
Plus: Mark Carney's Liberal government are planning to update House of Commons rules, Canada-U.S. trade talks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are ramping up a day after Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, an update on the mass shooting in Mexico, and Avi Lewis wants to shrink your grocery bill. Can he? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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Avi Lewis wants to shrink your grocery bill. Can he?
NDP Leader Avi Lewis is pushing Carney's newly-elected majority government to enact legislation that would ban surveillance pricing. This would mean businesses would not be allowed to use your personal data like search history to change their pricing.
It comes less than a month after he was elected as the leader of the Federal NDP, and alongside another idea to help food affordability: public groc
Big Headlines: The Canada-U.S. trade advisory council is getting a revamp and Poilievre is responding to Carney's video to Canadians
Plus: Poilievre accuses Carney of "pushing fear" in his recent address to Canadians, can the U.S.-Iran ceasefire be extended, a Canadian was killed in a mass shooting in Mexico, the murder charges against Kenneth Law are expected to be withdrawn, and the Neffy could pave the way for Canada's future in allergy care. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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