Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe political fight over the carbon tax
The federal price on carbon is set to increase on April 1. This tax is being criticized by many provinces including Saskatchewan. At the end of last …
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Who’s left to oppose Vladimir Putin?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the longest serving leaders of the country, on track to surpass the rule of Joseph Stalin. Over the years,…
2 years ago
Why full parole was granted to a multiple murderer
The man who murdered the parents of a former NHL goalie was recently granted full parole. In 2022, a ruling by the Supreme Court struck down the puni…
2 years ago
The dark side of Bay Street’s hottest finance funds
Private debt funds are one of the hottest commodities in the world of investing. High rates of return and low management fees made them popular among…
2 years ago
The challenge with preparing for wildfires in B.C.
Canada went through its most destructive wildfire season in 2023. Wildfire services rely on data, forestry photography and mapping as a way to proact…
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Why millennial women are so burnt out
Millennial women are feeling burnt out.
The responsibilities and pressures of family, work and caregiving are piling up, amidst the lingering fallout …
2 years ago
Where Haiti could go from here
After months of escalating violence, Haiti has descended into chaos. Criminal gangs have largely taken control of the country’s capital as they attac…
2 years ago
The ‘invisible’ opioid crisis in small towns
The dangerous effects of the opioid crisis could be distilled in a single afternoon in February: the town of Belleville, Ont., saw 14 overdose cases …
2 years ago
The debate around using hormone therapy for menopause
A new series published by the medical journal, The Lancet says menopause is being “over-medicalized.” It argues that treating aging like an illness d…
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Building renewables in Alberta just got a lot harder
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced new regulations for renewable power developments that started on March 1st. This comes after the province pa…
2 years ago