Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Federal Housing Advocate on the national encampment crisis
Canada’s first federal housing advocate released her first-ever formal review last week: Housing is a human right and that the federal government is …
1 year, 10 months ago
The Alberta credit union betting on gold over government
Worried about total economic collapse because of government mismanagement? Bow Valley Credit Union might be for you. The Alberta credit union is lean…
1 year, 11 months ago
Inside the power struggle over Rogers’ telecom empire
Back in the fall of 2021, Canadian news headlines were dominated by the story of the Rogers family battling for control of Rogers Communications Inc.…
1 year, 11 months ago
Palestinians fleeing Gaza face hurdles coming to Canada
The Israel-Hamas war has led to a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In January, Canada launched a temporary program for Canadians to bring their f…
1 year, 11 months ago
The rising costs of pet ownership
Life has gotten expensive in a number of ways – from groceries to housing. And so too, have the costs of taking care of furry family members. More th…
1 year, 11 months ago
China sets its sights on the Arctic
A new report about Chinese companies registering in Russia’s Arctic highlights China’s “no limits partnership” with Russia, and its interest in devel…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why the ‘last mile’ of inflation is the hardest
The most recent numbers show that inflation in Canada is at 3.4 per cent. Still above the 2-per-cent target, which is where the Bank of Canada would …
1 year, 11 months ago
A year of drug decriminalization in B.C.
It’s been a year since B.C. got permission to decriminalize possessing small amounts of some street drugs. At the time, B.C.’s Minister of Mental Hea…
1 year, 11 months ago
Fact-checking Alberta’s new gender-affirming care policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a raft of new policies last week that have healthcare professionals warning of dire consequences for young tr…
1 year, 11 months ago
The U.S. states vying for cheaper drugs from Canada
In early January, Florida became the first U.S. state to get approval to import wholesale drugs from Canada. The FDA’s decision overrides decades-lon…
1 year, 11 months ago