Episodes

  • Canadians onboard ship hit by Hantavirus outbreak set to be repatriated

    Canadians onboard ship hit by Hantavirus outbreak set to be repatriated
    May 7 2026
    Plus: Could the ill-fated ship be ground-zero for the next pandemic, how close is a potential peace deal in Iran, the U-S secretary of state is at the Vatican, most Canadians support bans on social media and AI for kids, and the Prime Minister will host Dutch royalty ahead of the annual Tulip Festival. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 mins
  • A new Hantavirus case in Switzerland has been connected to the cruise ship dealing with an outbreak

    A new Hantavirus case in Switzerland has been connected to the cruise ship dealing with an outbreak
    May 6 2026
    Plus: Trump is threatening to bomb Iran if the country doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a big win for Canada's aviation industry, Ontario will lower the early screening age for colorectal cancer, one researcher says the study of a massive tsunami in Alaska is a warning that we need better monitoring, and can Canada unclog it's housing market? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 mins
  • Canada's next Governor General has been announced

    Canada's next Governor General has been announced
    May 5 2026
    Plus: Hantavirus "cluster" on cruise ship, Iran war update, gunfire near the Washington Monument, the 2026 Census begins, and it's time for Canada's architecture to better reflect our values. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 mins
  • The U.S. says it will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz and a viral outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic

    The U.S. says it will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz and a viral outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic
    May 4 2026
    Plus: Carney visits Armenia, suspected Hantavirus outbreak, tariff relief announcement, Habs win, and who pays the price for privatization? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 mins
  • Iran has dropped off its latest peace proposal to end the now 60-day war

    Iran has dropped off its latest peace proposal to end the now 60-day war
    May 1 2026
    Plus: The Bank of Canada governor says he's encouraged by the federal government's efforts to insulate the economy against future shocks, a new poll shows most Canadians are not comfortable with the direction of the national economy, Alberta marks a somber anniversary, Habs fans are preparing for Game 6, and one year later and two Nova Scotian kids are still missing. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    8 mins
  • Gas prices are surging as the standoff between the U.S. and Iran continues

    Gas prices are surging as the standoff between the U.S. and Iran continues
    Apr 30 2026
    Plus: The families of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims are set to seek nearly 1-billion dollars in lawsuits against Open A-I, the Canadian economy sees growth in the first quarter, Canada will host a new NATO bank, the Prime Minister has named the new E-U ambassador, and how the boom in romance novels can help other media meet consumer needs. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 mins
  • The Bank of Canada is leaving its interest rate unchanged

    The Bank of Canada is leaving its interest rate unchanged
    Apr 29 2026

    Plus: Reaction to the federal spring economic statement, Trump threatens Iran, King Charles in the U.S., and Health Canada approves the first generic version of brand-name Ozempic


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    7 mins
  • The spring economic statement will be tabled today and Trump welcomes King Charles to Washington

    The spring economic statement will be tabled today and Trump welcomes King Charles to Washington
    Apr 28 2026
    Plus: One year of Mark Carney, the UAE says it will leave OPEC, King Charles in the U.S., the Royal Canadian Mint launches a review, and who is being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 mins