American-Palestinian trapped in West Bank amid Israeli settler siege
We hear from Loui Ridi who travelled from Ohio to the village of Qusra in the West Bank to help his brother and nephew who have been trapped...
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20 of 642 episodesIs Canada getting a good deal on tariffs?
As Canada and the US come to an agreement on tariffs, we'll hear from three specialists on whether this is a good deal. Flavio Volpe is the...
The Meta lawsuit that could change social media forever
A landmark trial is underway in California against the tech giant Meta. The case was brought by 29 states who allege that Meta - which owns...
Trump puts 3-day pause on 50% Canadian tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three day pause of tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday night. We speak with industry leaders in l...
More sharks in the Atlantic and how a teen saved one
If you’re planning to go for a dip off the Atlantic coast in Canada you should keep your eyes out for sharks. A teen in New Brunswick even r...
How Russian and U.S. Actors Are Fuelling Alberta’s Separatist Debate
As Alberta prepares for its referendum on October 19th, new research shows that foreign players are paying attention and trying to affect th...
OC star turned crypto critic, Ben McKenzie exposes the lies of cryptocurrency
Actor Ben McKenzie takes us through his new documentary about cryptocurrency. It looks at why so many people are invested, why President Don...
Will the US hit Canada with 50% tariffs?
The White House is days away from implementing 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. As Canadian and American negotiators have r...
How decades of rotting fish sauce changed a small town
For 25 years, residents of St. Mary's, N.L., have lived with the smell of an abandoned fish sauce plant that never got cleaned up after it c...
At 100, the Legion pushes for new, younger members
Through yoga nights, karaoke and affordable dinners, Legion branches across the country are making a big play to welcome new members in its...
Why parents should think twice before getting their kid an e-scooter
E-scooter injuries are on the rise in Canada -- and they're becoming increasingly common among kids under 18. A new survey released by the C...
UK Politics! Nigel Farage, a crypto billionaire and Count Binface
UK Reform leader Nigel Farage beat an independent candidate who wears a garbage can on his head in a by-election. While it is a win for Fara...
Floods wreak havoc on Ontario farmers
Ontario has been dealing with record rainfall over the past few weeks, flooding homes and businesses and wreaking havoc on local farms. We c...
Love is Blind is coming to Canada
Calling all Canadian singles! Netflix has just announced casting is now open for Love is Blind Canada. The hit reality dating TV sees single...
How Canadian news deserts lead to misinformation
The federal government is mapping out news deserts across Canada to find the gaps in local news coverage. We speak to a panel of journalists...
Introducing: The Mile Zero Murders from Uncover
The Mile Zero Murders investigates the baffling wave of disappearances and murders in the small town of Dawson Creek, B.C., a community stru...
Tariff deadline puts pressure on Carney
Punishing American tariffs will kick in on August 19, unless Prime Minister Mark Carney's team strikes a trade compromise with Washington. O...
When it comes to sports betting, does everyone lose?
With the legalization of sports betting in Canada, and much of the United States, watching your favourite team has changed. If you don't par...
A new podcast from The Fifth Estate: The Mile Zero Murders
The small northern BC town of Dawson Creek is hijacked by a wave of drug-fuelled violence - 15 murders in five years. The CBC's Fifth Estate...
Okanagan wildfire: They’re safe, but the future is uncertain
Erin Carlson, her family and farm workers escaped the Bald Range fire -- some by helicopter. She says the tightknit Summerland community wil...