Episodes

  • An historic win for Canada at the World Cup but at a cost to the lineup

    An historic win for Canada at the World Cup but at a cost to the lineup
    Jun 19 2026
    Plus: Talks between the U.S. and Iran are delayed, Frank Stronach is found guilty on two counts in his sex assault trial, the mine where three workers were trapped for days in a collapse last year gets a key approval for underground mining, a groundbreaking procedure for cancer patients has been performed in Canada for the first time, and why are so many Canadians turning away from legacy media? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    8 mins
  • The U.S. and Iran sign a ceasefire deal and Canada's World Cup journey continues

    The U.S. and Iran sign a ceasefire deal and Canada's World Cup journey continues
    Jun 18 2026
    Plus: It’s match day for Canada at the World Cup, another suspected is arrested in the shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Alberta’s premier reacts to a call for her and her party to be investigated for treason, a Vancouver-based mining company hires a former Trump cabinet member, and Ontario’s premier sends legislators on a five-month summer vacation. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 mins
  • Details emerge on the new U.S.-Iran deal and Carney shares a 'hot mic' moment with Trump at the G7

    Details emerge on the new U.S.-Iran deal and Carney shares a 'hot mic' moment with Trump at the G7
    Jun 17 2026
    Plus: Mark Carney addresses his hot mic conversation with Donald Trump about the Canada-China EV deal, a new study analyzes homeownership rates among recent immigrants compared with Canadian-born individuals, Jacob Hoggard’s bid for full parole is denied, evacuation orders are lifted in B.C. as a wildfire continues to burn, and will Ottawa’s food strategy actually lower your grocery bill? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 mins
  • Carney announces new Russia sanctions and Trump says he'll release the full Iran deal in days

    Carney announces new Russia sanctions and Trump says he'll release the full Iran deal in days
    Jun 16 2026
    Plus: the latest on the U.S. and Iran's agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, a dozen children are injured at a B.C. waterpark, the NHL begins investigating former head coach Mike Babcock ahead of his possible return the the league, a new commercial airport opens in Montreal, and protesters take to the streets in Albania over a planned resort funded by Donald Trump's son-in-law. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 mins
  • Carney's looking for new partnerships in the City of Love and the World Cup kicks off in Canada

    Carney's looking for new partnerships in the City of Love and the World Cup kicks off in Canada
    Jun 12 2026
    Plus: Trump is declaring the Iran war over despite a different narrative from Iran, Alberta is appealing a judge's decision to throw out a petition that's asking whether it should leave Canada, a Florida man sues several law enforcement agencies after an AI mistake, the White House-UFC event continues preparations for this weekend, and the World Cup is officially here. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 mins
  • Police across Canada mourn the loss of a Toronto officer and Trump threatens to "hit Iran very hard tonight"

    Police across Canada mourn the loss of a Toronto officer and Trump threatens to "hit Iran very hard tonight"
    Jun 11 2026
    Plus: the Gordie Howe bridge opening hits another speedbump, protests continue in Belfast, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico, and how drones are playing a key role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 mins
  • Police across Canada mourn the loss of an Ontario officer and Trump says Iran is taking too long to reach a deal

    Police across Canada mourn the loss of an Ontario officer and Trump says Iran is taking too long to reach a deal
    Jun 10 2026
    Plus: the Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate unchanged, the Carney government is set to introduce its Online Harms Act today that could include a social media ban for kids under 16, Trump is still reportedly clashing with Ontario's Premier, and chimpanzees are now engaging in deadly combat. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 mins