Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA trial that will test Canada's definition of 'terrorism'
Episode 902
On June 6, 2021, the beloved Afzaal family of London, Ontario were out for a walk, when they were hit by a speeding truck that killed four of them. P…
2 years, 8 months ago
No barking at the dog park: A tour of Toronto's ridiculous park rules
Episode 901
A sign telling dogs not to park at a dog park. A regulation prohibiting baseball players from hitting home runs. A billboard the size of a small car …
2 years, 8 months ago
Will new rules slow the flood of gambling ads?
Episode 900
If you've watched a sporting event—or even tuned into network TV in general—in the past year, you're probably familiar with advertisements for sports…
2 years, 8 months ago
Use this plastic, not that plastic: The fight for truly sustainable packaging
Episode 899
You may have noticed a lack of plastic bags at some of your favourite stores, as many places in Canada phase out single-use plastics. In their place …
2 years, 8 months ago
What Kleenex can teach us about Canadian prosperity
Episode 897
The brand synonymous with facial tissue is being pulled from the Canadian market, as its manufacturer cites challenges in the space. And Kleenex isn'…
2 years, 9 months ago
RERELEASE: What a school's 'descent into chaos' says about the state of education in Ontario
Episode 898
With back to school mere days away, we thought it would be an opportune time to revisit this episode, which serves as a powerful cautionary tale abou…
2 years, 9 months ago
As school begins, where are Quebec's teachers?
Episode 896
Quebec isn't the only province facing a teacher shortage, but it may be the most severe, with more than 8,000 educators missing from classrooms. Wher…
2 years, 9 months ago
How the climate crisis will radically change tourism
Episode 895
The places that most rely on tourism to support their economy are some of the world's most vulnerable areas when it comes to climate disasters. As we…
2 years, 9 months ago
So ... what happened to that recession?
Episode 894
For a year now, various economic predictions have marked Canada down for a looming recession. With more economic data due on Friday, that's expected …
2 years, 9 months ago
"Basically a movie": Inside the deepening Greenbelt scandal
Episode 893
Barely two weeks ago, a scathing auditor general's report sent shockwaves through Ontario's political class—detailing how acres of greenbelt land wer…
2 years, 9 months ago