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Back to SearchThe pros and cons of pharmacists prescribing drugs
Episode 1253
Millions of Canadians don't have a family doctor. Walk-ins and ERs are packed. Access to primary care can be almost impossible for many of us. In an …
1 year, 10 months ago
How a New Brunswick Policy enflamed the 'parental rights' debate in Canada
Episode 1251
At the time it was implemented, there was nothing at all remarkable about Policy 713. It was an update to previous guidance, based on research, and v…
1 year, 10 months ago
Feedback: Rogers, Tip Creep and Convenience Store Booze
Episode 1252
It's a long weekend, and that means it's time to go back into the bag of listener feedback and pull out some of the most thought provoking responses …
1 year, 10 months ago
Ghost Town Ghosts: The Avenging Skull of Saint Leonards
Episode 1243
Saint Leonards, Newfoundland, is a community with more than its fair share of ghost stories. Headless dogs are said to wander the abandoned churchyar…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why are Canadian insolvencies close to record highs?
Episode 1249
This episode first aired on October 10, 2024 over at In This Economy?!, our sister show at the Frequency Podcast Network. The show helps Canadians un…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why more Canadians will be hungry this holiday
Episode 1250
On Sunday and Monday, many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving with family and a full table. But so, so many of us—a staggering number that keeps climb…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why can't anyone close hundreds of illegal truck depots?
Episode 1248
The rural area around Toronto's major highways is some of the most fertile land you'll find in Canada, and its zoned that way. It's agricultural land…
1 year, 10 months ago
Cineplex hit with $38.9M fine for 'drip pricing'
Episode 1247
Did Canada's competition tribunal just get serious about extra online fees? In a recent decision the tribunal levied its harshest punishment in histo…
1 year, 10 months ago
How Russia's influence campaign is paying off
Episode 1246
Last month, the US Department of Justice charged two employees of RT, a Russian state-controlled media outlet, in a $10 million scheme to create and …
1 year, 10 months ago
"Professional guinea pigs": Inside the world of clinical drug trials
Episode 1245
Being a part of a clinical drug trial can pay very well—up to several thousand dollars. And a lot of people need that cash and are desperate to take …
1 year, 10 months ago