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The Big Story
Episodes — page 38
- Canada's bail reform debate, explained
The stories of crimes committed by people out on bail are horrific. And they hit close to home. So of course they get outsized attention. But they're also perfect fuel for a politi…
- A tragic conclusion to a mysterious disappearance
Two years ago, the host and creator of Island Crime, Laura Palmer, appeared on The Big Story to detail the case of a missing young woman named Amber Manthorne, from Port Alberni, B…
- How to choose a credit card that makes sense for you
This episode first aired on October 17, 2024 over at In This Economy?!, our sister show at the Frequency Podcast Network. The show helps Canadians understand the systems behind the…
- The flying car is here! There are…a few issues
At this point, so many facets of old science fiction have become reality, from AI to robots and gene editing technologies. But one classic sci-fi signifier of technological advance…
- What does the new era of hurricanes mean for Canada?
We all watched in horror as America was pummelled by two massive storms in the span of ten days, the second of which gained intensity incredibly quickly before making landfall. Man…
- The pros and cons of pharmacists prescribing drugs
Millions of Canadians don't have a family doctor. Walk-ins and ERs are packed. Access to primary care can be almost impossible for many of us. In an attempt to ease some of that bu…
- How a New Brunswick Policy enflamed the 'parental rights' debate in Canada
At the time it was implemented, there was nothing at all remarkable about Policy 713. It was an update to previous guidance, based on research, and very similar to policies in plac…
- Feedback: Rogers, Tip Creep and Convenience Store Booze
It's a long weekend, and that means it's time to go back into the bag of listener feedback and pull out some of the most thought provoking responses we've received to recent episod…
- Ghost Town Ghosts: The Avenging Skull of Saint Leonards
Saint Leonards, Newfoundland, is a community with more than its fair share of ghost stories. Headless dogs are said to wander the abandoned churchyard at night. A phantom ship was…
- Why are Canadian insolvencies close to record highs?
This episode first aired on October 10, 2024 over at In This Economy?!, our sister show at the Frequency Podcast Network. The show helps Canadians understand the systems behind the…
- Why more Canadians will be hungry this holiday
On Sunday and Monday, many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving with family and a full table. But so, so many of us—a staggering number that keeps climbing—will be making do with much…
- Why can't anyone close hundreds of illegal truck depots?
The rural area around Toronto's major highways is some of the most fertile land you'll find in Canada, and its zoned that way. It's agricultural land, with plenty of space for peac…
- Cineplex hit with $38.9M fine for 'drip pricing'
Did Canada's competition tribunal just get serious about extra online fees? In a recent decision the tribunal levied its harshest punishment in history against the country's leadin…
- How Russia's influence campaign is paying off
Last month, the US Department of Justice charged two employees of RT, a Russian state-controlled media outlet, in a $10 million scheme to create and distribute content to US. As th…
- "Professional guinea pigs": Inside the world of clinical drug trials
Being a part of a clinical drug trial can pay very well—up to several thousand dollars. And a lot of people need that cash and are desperate to take part. But when someone's despe…
- We live with lots of noise. What's that doing to us?
For this weekend's look back, we're revisiting an episode from June 2023 about the level of noise we've become accustomed to in our daily lives, and the effect it's having on us.…
- Africville Forever: The Fight Continues
The Big Story is happy to present the second season of Africville Forever. Season 1 told the story of the destruction of a community, season 2 is telling the story of its rebirth.…
- How Montreal took back its streets from cars
Almost everywhere in Canada, the car is king. Even in walkable downtowns of our largest cities, traffic is generally given priority over pedestrians, and any proposal to change tha…
- Are immigrants abandoning the Liberals?
Liberals, whether that's the capital-L liberal party in Canada, or the Biden administration or the Labour party in the UK, are almost always the party of immigration. They celebrat…
- "An inflection point": Escalation in the Middle East
In the past 48 hours, Israel has invaded Lebanon and Iran has fired missiles directly at Israel. Nobody knows what comes next, but it will be difficult for anyone in the region to…
