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Plus: Reaction to the federal spring economic statement, Trump threatens Iran, King Charles in the U.S., and Health Canada approves the first generic version of brand-name Ozempic   Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Plus: One year of Mark Carney, the UAE says it will leave OPEC, King Charles in the U.S., the Royal Canadian Mint launches a review, and who is being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Plus: Tehran is reaching out to Russia for support, a preview of tomorrow's interest rate announcement, Carney unveils the country's first national sovereign wealth fund, Canadians appear to want the government to focus more on affordability, and the real cost of foreign sloapaganga on Canadian democracy. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.soci...

Plus: U.S. alcohol will likely stay off Canadian shelves until the tariffs are dropped, U.S. officials provide an update this morning on the war in Iran, Canadians, once again, not making as many trips to the states, the Michael Jackson biopic hits the big screen today, and should Canada consider a smoke-free generation? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebi...

FINTRAC is warning young people from India are being used for extortion schemes in Canada, a rare late-night sitting at Queen's Park to debate Ontario Premier Doug Ford's controversial budget bill, two trains in Denmark crash in what police are calling a major incident, and how the jet fuel crisis will impact your travel plans. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us...

Plus: Mark Carney's Liberal government are planning to update House of Commons rules, Canada-U.S. trade talks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are ramping up a day after Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, an update on the mass shooting in Mexico, and Avi Lewis wants to shrink your grocery bill. Can he? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.soc...

Plus: Poilievre accuses Carney of "pushing fear" in his recent address to Canadians, can the U.S.-Iran ceasefire be extended, a Canadian was killed in a mass shooting in Mexico, the murder charges against Kenneth Law are expected to be withdrawn, and the Neffy could pave the way for Canada's future in allergy care. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory...

Plus: Unstable ceasefire, and even more unstable talks, in the Iran war, Carney addresses the nation in an online video, Statistics Canada says inflation jumped 2.4 percent in March, voting starts today on 5 year agreement contract between Canada Post and its workers, and Doug Ford is overhauling Ontario's education system. Why? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow u...

Plus: Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Quebec's new premier today, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is reflecting on his Artemis II mission with his crewmates as they readjust to life on earth, Canada Post is moving forward with its plan to end door-to-door delivery, Canadian bishops are speaking out about Trump's recent AI posts depicting him as Jesus, and how can Canadians help a NEET?...

Plus: The federal government is responding after a Canadian was killed in Lebanon, Health Canada has approved a needle-free treatment for allergies, a social media ban for kids could soon be in place, the Artemis II crew speaks to reporters, and more on the supplement market. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Plus: Conservative leadership is now being called into question after a series of floor crossings in the House of Commons, a new drug to fight pancreatic cancer is into global trials, a new report shows Ontario high schoolers' attendance is lagging despite new legislation proposed by the Ford government, and what will Carney change with a majority government? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@...

Plus: The Liberals suspend federal fuel excise taxes, in-person negotiations will reportedly continue in the Iran war, Global Affairs says an Ontario man has been killed in Lebanon, the wealth gap is widening, and why is Trump fighting the Pope? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Plus: more on three federal byelections across Canada today, Trump's new tactic with the Iran war and putting pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. president's criticism of Pope Leo, Quebec's governing party has chosen a new leader, Hungarian voters have ousted Viktor Orban, and the Artemis Two crew is beginning to debrief their mission. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcas...

Plus: The Artemis II crew returns home, Canada's economy added 14-thousand jobs last month, questions are being raised about a surprise speech from the U.S. first lady, Health Canada is warning about the effects of unauthorized anti-aging or weight-loss drugs, and the Liberals have an open-door policy problem. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky...

Plus: The Mark Carney Liberals are just one seat away from forming a majority government. the Artemis II crew speaks to the Prime Minister, an update on an arrest in the Pearson gold heist, and Canadians are weighing in on their travel plans. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Plus: Some of Trump's opponents are openly questioning whether his cabinet should remove him from office, Carney is set to speak with a Canadian astronaut, another Conservative MP crosses the floor to join the Liberals, advance voter turnout ahead of federal byelections next week, and the demise of Pam Bondi. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory....

Plus: The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth after making history, nine Canadian miners have been found dead, a deadly attack in Istanbul, and a high-stakes federal byelection is less than a week away. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Plus: The Artemis II crew fly around the Moon, early voting is underway in federal by-elections that could give the Liberals a majority government, a community and country mark eight years since the Humboldt Broncos crash, Savannah Guthrie returns to Today, and is it time for Canada to toughen up its social media laws for youth? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow u...

Plus: World leaders meet to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Deloitte's spring economic outlook, Poilievre makes an announcement, and does Canada need to rethink its Emergencies Act? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Plus: Trump's primetime address, rising cost of gas, pay-hike for federal workers, Stephen Lewis has died, and Canada is torn over the notwithstanding clause. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

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 hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

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 hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

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 hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.soci...

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 hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social...

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 hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky