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The Big Story
Episodes — page 25
- Weekend Listen: Seasonal jobs are up, but is that a good sign for the economy?
Enjoy this special feed drop of In This Economy?! A recent report by Indeed Canada found that seasonal job postings are up 12% this year compared to 2024, which could offer some re…
Weekend Listen: What will happen to the healthcare system if we don't get more plasma?There's always a big push to donate blood, but what about plasma? It's the not-so-secret ingredient within whole blood that's packed with nutrients and proteins that helps boost th…
Diplomacy over humanity: no pressure from Carney on the UAE for Sudanese warAs Prime Minister Mark Carney heads for the G20 Summit in South Africa, his trip to the United Arab Emirates proved to be one focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and potential…
Financial literacy is easier than you thinkNovember is financial literacy month, and when it comes to finances, ignorance is certainly not bliss. With all the resources online, whether that be from TikToks or business blogs…
How will Canada eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 if rates aren't declining?A recent report by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee found that after more than three decades of steady decline, cases of cervical cancer have plateaued in the past…
Why today's vote on the Epstein files may not actually accomplish muchAs the U.S. House aims to vote on a bill this week to force Donald Trump’s Justice Department to make the Jeffrey Epstein files public, the president is now calling for Republicans…
What the CBSA outages say about Canada's neglect of ITCanada has seen four incidents in just two months of Canadian Border Service Agency primary inspection kiosks going down at some of the country's busiest airports. CBSA's President…
Will Ontarians ever pay $10/day for childcare?Ontario signed a 1-year renewal contract with Ottawa earlier this week, keeping childcare between $19-$22/day. Instead of a 5-year renewal, Provincial Education Minister Paul Cala…
Cloned meat enters the market...but you would never knowWould you want to know if the food you were eating came from a cloned animal? New Health Canada regulations set to kick in next year don't require beef and pork manufacturers to la…
Why are Quebec doctors trying to work in Ontario?Quebec doctors and healthcare providers are weighing their options when it comes to the future of their practice. The province adopted Bill 2 last month, legislation that sets perf…
Is Canada missing the mark on vaccination awareness?It’s not a surprise but it is a disappointment. Canada has lost its measles elimination status after almost 30 years. It comes as the country grapples with what it calls a 'mulit-j…
What can Canada's Left learn from Mamdani's win?After a crumbling loss in the federal election, coupled with Prime Minister Carney's Liberal shift towards the centre, the NDP is grappling with a political identity crisis. What d…
Will Marineland actually euthanize 30 beluga whales?It's a life-or-death situation for 30 beluga whales currently being held at Marineland, an amusement park located in Niagara Falls, Ont., who's doors shuttered more than a year ago…
Can Poilievre keep his party from falling apart?From Conversative to Liberal, Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont did more than just cross the floor after the budget was tabled. It begged the question of whether or not Conservative…
Big cuts, even bigger spending: Will Carney's budget save the economy?In his first federal budget as Prime Minister, Mark Carney has his eyes on changing the country for generations to come, rather than making moves to satisfy the here and now. Finan…
SNAP, ICE, MAHA! Recapping Trump's first year back in officeThis week last year, Americans made the choice of bringing Donald Trump back into the White House, electing him as the 47th President of the United States. While Trump knew what he…
Another record-breaking year...for Canadians that go hungryThe annual Hunger Count report has been released, and the startling numbers have set yet another record. In fact, the number of people using food banks to fill the fridge has doubl…
Weekend Listen: Use the time change to fix your sleep healthNothing beats a good cup of coffee, but nothing also beats a good night's sleep. With the switch back to standard time right around the corner, our bodies will once again feel the…
A snip to rates and a surge on the markets: an economic check-up!The Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, announced the fourth policy interest rate cut this year, down by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25%, signaling a steadiness…
Did the Ontario government's ad permanently damage the relationship with the U.S.?It was a quick post-and-delete from the Ontario government, after Premier Ford's $75M anti-tariff commercial broadcasted on American televisions, pissed off President Trump, and re…
