Podcast
The Big Story
Episodes — page 24
How long until Canada sees a high-speed rail come to life?Last week, Ottawa announced a year for shovels to hit the ground for its long-awaited high-speed rail line connecting Toronto to Quebec City. Beginning in 2029, construction will b…
From Hollywood to humanity: Rob Reiner's legacy will live beyond the screenHollywood is reeling from the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner after they were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday night. The Los Angeles District Attorney has filed mur…
Aging vs. cognitive decline: how to tell the difference1 in 5 Canadians are 65 or older, meaning some difficult conversations may be held around the dinner table this holiday season. Memory loss, mood swings, mixing up names and birth…
Can the government fix wealth inequality simply by taxing the rich?Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is floating the idea of an increase in the land transfer tax, an amount that's owed when a house is purchased. Its total is based on the value of the hous…
The scientific reason raccoons may be getting cuterThey're already the unofficial mascot of one of Canada's largest cities, with tons of Toronto merchandise donning adorable images of so-called "trash pandas" - but a new study out…
What does the ultimate Hollywood mega merger mean for you?In a battle for the rights to Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount Skydance are offering tens of billions of dollars to become the next media powerhouse. Either acquisiti…
Should Canadian kids be banned from social media until they're 16?Starting today, Australian youth under the age of 16 will no longer be able to log onto Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media sites due to a new law passed through the…
Should we be worried about all the strong earthquakes this year?Stories of extremely strong earthquakes continue to dominate headlines around the world. The latest one striking off Japan's northern coast late Monday night local time, at a magni…
What can we expect from Canada at the World Cup?After a long, cringe-laden ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., we finally had confirmation of the 12 groups that will comprise the 23rd FIFA World Cup. And get this,…
- Will grocery prices ever come down?
Enjoy this special feed drop from our sister show 'In This Economy?!' It's the kind of relief Canadians have been waiting to see for a while, but year after year, the idea of groce…
Can you shop ethically without breaking the bank?Canadian consumers are a lot more aware of where their money goes these days – for a few reasons. There’s a lot of economic uncertainty but many of us are also more cognizant of bu…
How does Canada tackle the incel crisis?Both the climate and tolerance of gender-based violence has changed since the 1989 femicide at Polytechnique Montreal. What was once strides forward in protecting women from violen…
Is Canada missing the mark on cannabis tourism?Imagine a wine tour experience, but for cannabis. Canada has strict consumption regulations for cannabis products, although government-owned weed shops decorate plazas across the c…
Have anti-doping regulations gone too far?She’s tied for the most decorated Canadian Olympian, but she won’t be anywhere near a podium for at least two years. Toronto’s Penny Oleksiak has been banned from competing until 2…
Did you know you could buy drugs through ads on Facebook? Neither did weIt's not the most commonly sought-after item on Facebook, but it's certainly not the least advertised on the platform's feeds either. Advertisements for highly addictive and illega…
The good, the bad, the ugly: breaking down the Carney-Smith pipelinePrime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith put pen to paper this past week, signing an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in hopes of strengthening Canada's econo…
Ryan Wedding: How did a former Olympian turn into the FBI's most wanted?It's not completely odd for a former Olympian to return to the limelight years after competing...but rarely is it for allegedly piloting a drug ring comparable to that of El Chapo'…
Why do immigrants want Ottawa to admit fewer newcomers?A recent Leger poll commissioned by OMNI News found that 67% of newcomers believe Canada should admit fewer than 300,000 new immigrants per year, and 4 in 10 say that number should…
Balance or power? Ontario's Bill 60 targets the province's most vulnerableThe passing of omnibus Bill 60, also known as the 'Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act' has caused a fury of backlash across the province of Ontario, including tenant and housing…
A cosmic rock or an alien threat? Introducing: 3I/ATLASQuestions continue to be raised about what an interstellar visitor to our solar system actually is. NASA says although its eyes are peeled for signs of life, this isn't the case. 3…
