The Big Story

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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

  1. 3 HR AGO

    Are restaurants thriving in this economy?

    Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show 'In This Economy?!' Canadian restaurant operators could be in for another rough year – thanks to uncertainty around trade with the U-S and higher food costs – along with a few other factors. And the industry, which has been struggling for years, is important to the country’s economy. But the numbers are not trending in the right direction. Hope is not lost. Host Kris McCusker takes a closer look at a report from Restaurants Canada with the President and CEO, Kelly Higginson. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

    16 min
  2. Big Headlines: The Prime Minster travels to Tumbler Ridge, B.C. three days after a mass shooting

    2 DAYS AGO

    Big Headlines: The Prime Minster travels to Tumbler Ridge, B.C. three days after a mass shooting

    Plus: GST credit top-up coming, a new report on Canada's climate goals, Day 7 at the Winter Games, a Space-X launch, and the situation in Cuba. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

    5 min
  3. Travel advisories, suspended flights: what's happening in Cuba?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Travel advisories, suspended flights: what's happening in Cuba?

    Air Canada and West Jet are among the several airlines who've suspended travel to Cuba, as the country grapples with a Venezuelan oil blockade at the hands of US President Trump. As a result, the Island remains in critical condition, with the fuel shortage threatening electricity grids, and supply levels of basic necessities quickly dwindling. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Mark Entwistle, former Ambassador of Canada to Cuba and Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. They discuss how the next few weeks could unfold if the US doesn't allow for oil shipments, and the potential of the Cuban regime crumbling. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

    24 min
  4. Big Headlines: B.C. in mourning after one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history

    3 DAYS AGO

    Big Headlines: B.C. in mourning after one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history

    Plus: Travel warnings for Cuba, Trump tariff talk, Canadian medals at the Winter Games, and Hollywood remembers James Van Der Beek. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

    7 min
  5. What comes next after one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings

    4 DAYS AGO

    What comes next after one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings

    Warning: this episode contains themes of gun violence and suicide. Please take care. British Columbia and the rest of Canada continue to mourn the innocent lives taken in a senseless school shooting at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School this week. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Bruce Pitt-Payne, former RCMP major crimes investigator to break down what we know so far, how the investigation could shape up, and how the small community of 2400 is feeling in the aftermath of the tragedy. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, there are resources available. Call or text 9-8-8 for Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline. For Kids Help Phone, call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

    22 min
  6. Big Headlines: Tragedy in British Columbia - a mass shooting at a high school leaves 10 people dead

    4 DAYS AGO

    Big Headlines: Tragedy in British Columbia - a mass shooting at a high school leaves 10 people dead

    Plus: An arrest linked to Ryan Wedding, new developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie, Day 5 at the Winter Games, and results of a new fraud poll. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

    7 min
  7. Why is the CPP investing your money in xAI?

    5 DAYS AGO

    Why is the CPP investing your money in xAI?

    The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has invested nearly half a billion dollars in xAI, the artificial intelligence company behind Elon Musk's AI chatbot - Grok. The chatbot and its owner have received mounting criticism following the recent influx of deep-fake pornographic content of women and children on X's feeds - a catastrophe that Musk has contributed little to no resources to fix. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Jan Mahrt-Smith, associate professor of finance at the University of Toronto, to discuss the risks associated with investing in Musk's chatbot, how the 22 million Canadian investors could be feeling about the move, and whether or not Canadians still trust the government institution to handle their money. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

    21 min
  8. Big Headlines: Canada wins silver at the Winter Games and three Canadian airlines suspend service to Cuba

    5 DAYS AGO

    Big Headlines: Canada wins silver at the Winter Games and three Canadian airlines suspend service to Cuba

    Plus: Dispute over a bridge linking Michigan and Ontario, the cause of death of a comedy legend, a new Canadian study on allergies, and unpacking all the Easter Eggs in Bad Bunny's Superbowl halftime show. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

    7 min
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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

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  • Channel
    Frequency Podcast Network
  • Creator
    Frequency Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.7K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2002-2024 Rogers Media. All Rights Reserved.
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