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The Big Story
Episodes — page 36
- Is our food supply safe? Breaking down our country's latest recalls.
A recent string of food recalls from cucumbers to almond milk have a lot of Canadians wondering: are the products we buy at the grocery store as safe as they used to be? Since 202…
- Is our economy fluctuating because of "vibes"?
After some consumer optimism earlier this fall, new research now shows positive views on the economy are on the decline after the U.S. election. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland…
- It costs HOW MUCH to raise a kid in Canada?!?
If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true. A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17…
- What does the convoy verdict mean for our country?
It's been one week since Pat King, one of the key organizers of the convoy protest, was found guilty of 5 of the 9 charges against him. The verdict came as we continue to wait on…
- Is Canada a NATO freeloader?
Canada's NATO allies have called us out. Our defence partners, especially the United States, want Canada to increase defence spending to at least 2% of annual GDP. The Trudeau go…
- Are we entering another trade war?
He's not even president yet, but Donald Trump's promises around tariffs are sending shockwaves and even some panic across the country. Are these empty threats? What comes next? O…
- Will the feds' stimulus plan actually help the economy?
The holidays are coming and times are tough. We're digging into whether the federal government's 2 month GST holiday and upcoming rebate will actually help the economy and your fam…
- Why are so many immigrants leaving Canada?
After years of increasing immigration to Canada and record population growth, the Trudeau government has reversed course. The Prime Minister now admits they made a mistake.. The…
- How do you get the ultimate view of Earth?
Torontonian Henry Wolfond is traveling into space today as a paying customer aboard Jeff Bezos' New Shepard rocket. He joins The Big Story with host Richard Southern to talk abo…
- Are we at risk of a nuclear war?
This week marked 1,000 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has updated Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine in response to Joe Biden authorizing long-range missiles for…
- Will the Canada Post strike ruin the holidays?
Guest: Patrick Groom, labour lawyer with McMillan LLP We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@theb…
- Will Donald Trump come for Canada's water?
According to the former and future US President, Canada's water is like a 'very large faucet' that one could turn on, say, to help California in a drought, or any other Pacific Nor…
- What are your parents worth? Meet the Jackpot Generation
For decades, it's been the dream that children will grow up to have more opportunities and a better life than their parents did. Not many young people see that as possible anymore.…
- The hunt for millions of counterfeit toonies
We've had an update to one of our most popular episodes -- the counterfeit toonie. Enjoy! --------------------------------- They call it the "camel-toe toonie", and you will unders…
- Winter tires are expensive. But are they worth the investment?
This episode first aired on November 14, 2024 over at In This Economy?!, our sister show at the Frequency Podcast Network. The show helps Canadians understand the systems behind th…
- The reasons clothing sucks now
Many of us have a favourite garment — a sweater we've been wearing for the last ten years, or a pair of sweatpants we throw on every night before cozying up in front of some Netfli…
- Why a rape trial in France has transfixed the world
The crime is horrific. The details are as bad as you can imagine. The woman at the centre of it, though? Exhibiting incredible bravery, under the worst possible circumstances. The…
- What if there was a better way to fight the climate crisis?
We tend to see the challenge we face in terms of raw numbers and targets that need to be hit. The number of dead from extreme weather. The all-time highs in temperature set in what…
- These are the scams costing Canadians hundreds of millions
If the entire online ecosystem feels like it's trying to scam you these days, well, you're not alone. And you're not wrong either. The past few years have seen a truly seismic grow…
- What do we know about the impact of online sports gambling?
It's been three years now since single-game sports betting was legalized in Canada. And since that time, it's become available...everywhere. Especially on your phone, in any number…
