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Back to SearchAre BC's salmon farms doomed?
Episode 1261
For years, advocates have been citing the damage open-net salmon farming does to the environment off the BC coast. And in recent years the government…
2 years ago
Is this latest mutiny the end for Justin Trudeau?
Episode 1260
Stop us if you've heard this one before: Liberal MPs are voicing concerns about Justin Trudeau's ability to lead the party in the next election, sayi…
2 years ago
Profane rallies, podcasts and McDonald's: The US election's homestretch
Episode 1259
With two weeks to go before America votes, it may seem that nothing at all can possibly move the polls. But what about a story about the size of a de…
2 years ago
Canada's bail reform debate, explained
Episode 1258
The stories of crimes committed by people out on bail are horrific. And they hit close to home. So of course they get outsized attention. But they're…
2 years ago
A tragic conclusion to a mysterious disappearance
Episode 1257
Two years ago, the host and creator of Island Crime, Laura Palmer, appeared on The Big Story to detail the case of a missing young woman named Amber …
2 years ago
How to choose a credit card that makes sense for you
Episode 1255
This episode first aired on October 17, 2024 over at In This Economy?!, our sister show at the Frequency Podcast Network. The show helps Canadians un…
2 years ago
The flying car is here! There are…a few issues
Episode 1256
At this point, so many facets of old science fiction have become reality, from AI to robots and gene editing technologies. But one classic sci-fi sig…
2 years ago
What does the new era of hurricanes mean for Canada?
Episode 1254
We all watched in horror as America was pummelled by two massive storms in the span of ten days, the second of which gained intensity incredibly quic…
2 years ago
The 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 …
2 years 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…
2 years ago