Episodi

  • 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
    Apr 23 2026
    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. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 min
  • Another airport scare in New York involving an Air Canada plane and tensions remain in the Strait of Hormuz despite the extended ceasefire
    Apr 22 2026
    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? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 min
  • The Canada-U.S. trade advisory council is getting a revamp and Poilievre is responding to Carney's video to Canadians
    Apr 21 2026
    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extended, a Canadian was killed in a mass shooting in Mexico, the murder charges against Kenneth Law are expected to be withdrawn, and the Neffy could pave the way for Canada's future in allergy care. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 min
  • A temporary tax break from the federal government kicks in today
    Apr 20 2026
    Plus: Unstable ceasefire, and even more unstable talks, in the Iran war, Carney addresses the nation in an online video, Statistics Canada says inflation jumped 2.4 percent in March, voting starts today on 5 year agreement contract between Canada Post and its workers, and Doug Ford is overhauling Ontario's education system. Why? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 min
  • Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" but Trump says the U.S. blockade isn't budging
    Apr 17 2026
    Plus: Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Quebec's new premier today, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is reflecting on his Artemis II mission with his crewmates as they readjust to life on earth, Canada Post is moving forward with its plan to end door-to-door delivery, Canadian bishops are speaking out about Trump's recent AI posts depicting him as Jesus, and how can Canadians help a NEET? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 min
  • An update from the Pentagon on the Iran war and an alternative to the Epi-Pen
    Apr 16 2026
    Plus: The federal government is responding after a Canadian was killed in Lebanon, Health Canada has approved a needle-free treatment for allergies, a social media ban for kids could soon be in place, the Artemis II crew speaks to reporters, and more on the supplement market. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 min
  • Trump says the U.S. will try again for peace talks with Iran and Carney is hosting the Finnish president
    Apr 15 2026
    Plus: Conservative leadership is now being called into question after a series of floor crossings in the House of Commons, a new drug to fight pancreatic cancer is into global trials, a new report shows Ontario high schoolers' attendance is lagging despite new legislation proposed by the Ford government, and what will Carney change with a majority government? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 min
  • Carney secures Liberal majority government
    Apr 14 2026
    Plus: The Liberals suspend federal fuel excise taxes, in-person negotiations will reportedly continue in the Iran war, Global Affairs says an Ontario man has been killed in Lebanon, the wealth gap is widening, and why is Trump fighting the Pope? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 min