Big Headlines
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Ep 46Stats Canada has released the January GDP update and Canada Post is ending door-to-door service
Plus: Day 32 of the war in Iran, a royal visit to the U.S., mail delivery changes coming, the colorectal cancer screening age lowers for one province, and has Ontario lost its way with colleges? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 45Air Canada CEO to resign and the federal NDP have a new leader
Plus: Avi Lewis is the new federal NDP leader, the war in Iran enters its 5th week, TSA agents in the U.S. may get paid for the first time in weeks, and a NASA mission is ready to go. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 44The push for diplomacy continues between the U.S. and Iran as Trump considers some dramatic scenarios to end the war
Plus: The bodies of two pilots who died in this week's crash in New York have been repatriated to Canada, long lines at U.S. airports should soon dissipate, NDP convention begins in Winnipeg as members prepare to pick a new leader, Earth Hour this weekend, and can Canada get a grip on its tipping culture? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 43Middle East war continues to cause gas price mayhem in Canada while YouTube and Meta pay millions for addicting one user
Plus: Canada's met a critical alliance commitment for the first time since the 90's, the Air Canada plane wreck at LaGuardia is being moved to a hangar for more analysis, former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in court, and how did Lebanon get dragged into the Middle East conflict? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 42Conflicting reports on efforts to end Iran war and investigators on the ground after Air Canada crash at LaGuardia
Plus: The investigation into the deadly Air Canada plane crash continues, the airline's CEO has been summoned to Ottawa, new urgency to reach a deal and pay TSA workers, and a social media app shuts down. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 41Violence continues in Iran despite Donald Trump's claims that progress is being made
Plus: Two pilots killed in the Air Canada Jazz plane crash in New York have been identified, TSA security lines in the U.S. continue, most Canadians say they are satisfied with how the government handled the COVID-19 pandemic, and police in Vancouver say a woman fell asleep behind the wheel of a self-driving vehicle Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 40An Air Canada plane crash with a fire truck kills 2 pilots in New York
Plus: Parliament resumes after winter break, and TSA agents will be deployed at airports across the US. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 39Iran threatens tourist destinations around the world, and martial arts star Chuck Norris dies at 86
Plus: The Ontario government is moving to ban unlimited ticket resale prices ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and the first day of spring doesn't really feel like it. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 38Iran strikes energy facilities in the Middle East while police thwart school attacks in two Canadian provinces
Plus: European leaders meet in Brussels, Poilievre on Joe Rogan's podcast, Canada's ranking on the World Happiness Report, and can the Canadian Armed Forces keep out white supremacists? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 37Iran is seeking revenge after the killing of another top leader and a new poll suggests most Canadians want to remain neutral in this war
Plus: The Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, the federal government is appealing a ruling on its use of the Emergencies Act, and Venezuela wins the World Baseball Classic. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 36Trump threatens to "take" Cuba, while two key Iranian officials have reportedly been killed in the Middle East war
Plus: Canadian home sales slow, the Vatican returns Indigenous items to Canada, a federal investigation into numerous fishing regulations is underway, and what is A-I baby slop? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 35Trump threatens NATO allies and 'One Battle After Another' cleans up at the Oscars
Plus: The cost of living saw a big cool down last month, Carney is in London, rising fuel costs, and will Canada's immigration system regret relying on Artificial Intelligence? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 34Trump taunts Iran online while the Canadian government is called out for not disclosing a military base in Kuwait that was hit by Iranian strikes
Plus: February was a bad month for the labour market, Carney arrives in Norway, Canadians are changing their March Break travel plans, NASA's historic flight, and is Canada missing the mark on alcohol awareness? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 33Iran's new supreme leader delivers his first message and Carney heads overseas
Plus: FIFA World Cup ticket sales, federal funding for synagogues, a new survey about Alberta separatism, and addressing vaccine hesitancy. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 32Another MP crosses the floor as the Liberals inch closer to a majority
Plus: Iran takes aim at its adversaries’ economic interests, the impact of the Iran war on Canadians’ wallets, a bill could open up the shipping of alcohol across provincial lines, the mayor of Vancouver is sued for defamation, and new details after a woman opened fire on Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 31Mixed messaging from U.S. leaders around the war in Iran, while gunshots ring out at the U.S. consulate in Toronto
Plus: Iranian women's soccer players are given Australian visas, a rare student protest in Cuba, TikTok can keep its Canadian office open, and trade vs. security: Canada's complex relationship with India. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 30Iran's new supreme leader and Carney calls for three federal byelections
Plus: The Federal NDP will choose a new leader, Canadians appear to be drinking less, and gold for Canada at the Paralympic games. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 29Carney's trade trip stops by Tokyo, while the U.S. warns of even more strikes on Iran
Plus: Marking a full week of war in Iran, CUSMA negotiations resume, Kristi Noem's replacement, one year after Canada's oldest company filed for creditor protection, the Paralympic Winter Games kick off, and experts talk about Daylight Saving Time. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 28Carney not ruling out Canadian involvement in the Middle East, as Iran war brings in more countries
Plus: an update on the war and the effort to get Canadians out of the Middle East, gas prices are up across Canada, how offsite classrooms could impact Tumbler Ridge survivors’ mental health, Britney Spears is arrested for DUI in California, and how are the Epstein files giving new life to conspiracy theories? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 27Carney supports US-Israeli military action in Iran, but with a caveat
Plus: The US sinks an Iranian warship as America says more military action is coming, Pierre Poilievre goes on his own foreign mission to Europe, a new call for an inquest into the Tumbler Ridge shooting, the man responsible for the Humboldt Broncos bus crash could be deported, and why is Alberta blaming its identity crisis on immigrants? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 26Conflict intensifies in the Middle East as Iranians wonder what’s next for their country
Plus: Donald Trump faces pushback from US Congress over the strikes, how Iran could be impacted by the death of its leader, Mark Carney heads to Australia for trade talks, a bus carrying Canadians crashes in the Dominican Republic, and the late Catherine O’Hara wins at the Actor Awards. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 25US-Israeli strikes on Iran kill Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as instability grips the region
Plus: Iran retaliates with strikes across the Middle East, Donald Trump says the US military operation in Iran could last weeks, Mark Carney urges Canadians in the Middle East to stay safe, Iranian Canadians react to the conflict, gas prices in Canada could spike this week, and safeguards vs. innovation: Ottawa’s delicate dance with generative AI. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 24Carney touches down in India for high-profile talks and Netflix pulls out of Warner Brothers bidding
Plus: New polling on independence movements in Alberta and Quebec, how the violence in Mexico is reshaping Canadian tourists' plans, a Canadian man faces harsh conditions in US immigration detention, and how former Prince Andrew's arrest could either make or break the monarchy. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 23Carney travels to India and how a snowball fight is leading to arrests in New York City
Plus: Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, the Clintons testify in front of U.S. lawmakers, indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S., and the deadly impacts of Canada's lack of race-based health data. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 22Trump records the longest-ever State of the Union and Ottawa sends aid to Cuba
Plus: The federal government is pledging support for food aid for Cuba admist a humanitarian crisis, Canadian travellers return from Mexico after two days of violence, health care advocates are in Ottawa, the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, and how close is Canada to a Carney majority? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 21Canadian airlines resume flights to Puerto Vallarta and Ottawa meets with Open AI
Plus: Ukraine marks four years since Russia's invasion, U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, and the U.S. Men's Hockey team is under fire. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 20Violence erupts across Mexico
Plus: Tax-filing season begins, a new trip for the Prime Minister, Winter Games wrap-up, winners from the BAFTA awards, and how Canadian businesses are impacted by the U.S. tariff ruling. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 19Trump's tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court and your Olympic update from Milan
Plus: A new poll finds two-thirds of Canadians support Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic plan and delivery pace, the fallout of former Prince Andrew's arrest, the latest on the Ryan Wedding case, Day 14 at the Winter Games, and what's the Ford government's long game with the school board takeovers? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 18Former Prince Andrew arrested in the U.K. and Canada's going for more gold in Italy
Plus: Another Conservative crosses the floor, Trump holds his first Board of Peace meeting, Day 13 at the Winter Games, a new report on pneumonia hospitalizations, and how Canada's 2030 climate plan fell apart. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 17Canadian home sales tumbled in January and the latest from the Olympics
Plus: Canada's new top diplomat in Washington, controversial comments from a Southern Ontario MP, a search and rescue mission is underway in Northern California, and Trump's Gordie Howe Bridge threats and what he's really after. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 16Canadian inflation data comes in cooler than expected and Canada strikes more gold in Italy
Plus: The latest from Tumbler Ridge -- a week after a deadly mass shooting, Jesse Jackson dies at 84, Hollywood remembers Robert Duvall, more medals at the Winter Games, and who can afford to drown out food noise? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 15The Prime Minster travels to Tumbler Ridge, B.C. three days after a mass shooting
Plus: GST credit top-up coming, a new report on Canada's climate goals, Day 7 at the Winter Games, a Space-X launch, and the situation in Cuba. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 14B.C. in mourning after one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history
Plus: Travel warnings for Cuba, Trump tariff talk, Canadian medals at the Winter Games, and Hollywood remembers James Van Der Beek. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 13Tragedy in British Columbia - a mass shooting at a high school leaves 10 people dead
Plus: An arrest linked to Ryan Wedding, new developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie, Day 5 at the Winter Games, results of a new fraud poll, and why the CPP is investing your money in xAI. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 12Canada wins silver at the Winter Games and three Canadian airlines suspend service to Cuba
Plus: Dispute over a bridge linking Michigan and Ontario, the cause of death of a comedy legend, a new Canadian study on allergies, and unpacking all the Easter Eggs in Bad Bunny's Superbowl halftime show. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 11The latest from the 2026 Winter Games and morning-after reaction to Superbowl 60
Plus: Prince Edward Island has elected a Premier, a memorial game for three junior hockey players killed in a car crash, royal reaction to the Epstein files, and Canada's EV plan. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 10The economy lost some jobs in January and the 2026 Winter Games officially open
Plus: The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash is one step closer to deportation, investigators continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, Superbowl Sunday, and the PWHL's impact on the Olympics. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 9Ottawa will relaunch an EV rebates program and bombshell charges laid against several Toronto police officers
Plus: A former Prime Minster speaks out, Guthrie's plea for the return of her abducted mother, obstacles for Team Canada at the Winter Games, and are you saving enough for retirement. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 8Hundreds of ICE agents are leaving Minnesota and new developments in the desperate search for the mother of a 'Today Show' host
Plus: Canadians support more Chinese EVs to be sold in this country, the Winter Games get underway in Italy, a Canadian dog wins best in show, and the latest on the Epstein files. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 7Concerning new research about the heart health of Canadians and the Clintons will testify about Jeffrey Epstein
Plus: Officials continue to search for the mother of a Today Show host, tributes are pouring in after three junior hockey players in Alberta were killed in a crash, the Winter Olympics are fast approaching, and at what point does Alberta Separatism become a threat to national sovereignty? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 6'Ice Out' at the Grammy Awards and thousands of Canadians protest Islamic Regime
Plus: Groundhog Day 2026, Ottawa's plans for GST relief is set to cost $12.4 billion over 5 years, preparations are underway for a space launch, and is Canada being impacted by the ICE raids Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 5Statistics Canada has released the GDP data for the month of November and Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty
Plus: Donald Trump threatens Canada again, the Conservative Party of Canada's annual convention continues in Calgary, the Prime Minister praises "Heated Rivalry" and does the 'empty nester' still exist? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 4The Prime Minister meets with Canada's premiers and preparations are underway ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Plus: a First Nation in Northern Quebec is under lockdown, General Motors is moving forward with job cuts, we're hearing from Donald Trump's border czar, and Pierre Poilievre has a leadership review. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 3The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate steady and Team Canada's opening ceremony flag bearers have been revealed
Plus: Canada's premiers are meeting in Ottawa, immigration enforcement crackdowns continue in Minneapolis, a woman now officially leads the Church of England, and do we need more inconvenience in our lives again? Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25% in soft economy Kingsbury, Thompson named Canada’s flag-bearers for 2026 Olympic Games Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 2Carney's call with Trump following Davos and the dark side of the 2016 social media trend
Plus ICE could be accompanying US staff to the Olympics in Italy, the latest from Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests, and will NATO be able to outlast Trump's second term? Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Ep 1MPs return to Parliament and the latest from Minneapolis
Plus the Bank of Canada could pause any interest changes for the year, the historic snowfall across Canada and the United States, and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding is behind bars. Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Introducing: Big Headlines
trailerFrom the team at The Big Story, comes Big Headlines – Canada's first daily news headlines podcast. Catch up on Canada’s top stories, with insight from reporters across the country. From breaking news to politics, sports climate, and culture. Big Headlines makes staying connected to the pulse of the country easier than ever. Perfect for busy Canadians on the go! Email the Big Headlines team at [email protected] Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky