Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe 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…
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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…
2 years, 3 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 …
2 years, 3 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…
2 years, 3 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…
2 years, 3 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…
2 years, 3 months ago
TD Bank’s anti-money-laundering troubles
For months now, TD Bank has been making headlines. First there was the news they were acquiring U.S.-based First Horizon Bank. Then the news that tha…
2 years, 3 months ago
Hells Angels, an Iranian drug lord and an alleged murder plot
A U.S. federal indictment is unsealed and within it are explosive allegations. According to court documents released this week, an assassination plot…
2 years, 3 months ago
The five pro hockey players charged with sexual assault
Five hockey players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team have been charged with sexual assault in connection to an event alleged to have taken…
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Debate around Israel-Hamas war collides with Canadian theatre
Online petitions. Angry in-person meetings. An ultimatum. These are just a few of the events that lead to a Canadian play being pulled from Victoria’…
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