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The Big Story

The Big Story

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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.© 2002-2024 Rogers Media. All Rights Reserved. Hourly Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Big Headlines: A key CUSMA deadline looms and Canada prepares to send emergency aid to Venezuela

    Big Headlines: A key CUSMA deadline looms and Canada prepares to send emergency aid to Venezuela
    Jun 30 2026
    Plus: Canada will play Morocco in the round of 16 at the World Cup, an America-themed beaver statue is destroyed in Toronto, B.C. nurses issue a strike notice, and Mark Carney’s plan to restore 24 Sussex. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 mins
  • "Buy-a-brick": Carney's plan to renovate 24 Sussex

    "Buy-a-brick": Carney's plan to renovate 24 Sussex
    Jun 30 2026

    Crumbling. Rat infested. Decrepit. Unsafe for human habitation.

    Perhaps not the words you would want to describe the official residence of Canada's leader-- but 24 Sussex Drive has been called it all. In fact, no Prime Minister has lived in the more than a century old mansion for a decade, after Justin Trudeau moved into Rideau Cottage on the grounds of Rideau Hall-- the home of the Governor General-- upon becoming Prime Minister in 2015.

    But now, Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to change that. He's started a fundraiser to pay for the renovations needed to make 24 Sussex habitable again-- though he insists no matter what, he'll never live in the more than 30-bedroom residence.

    Today on The Big Story, host Caryn Ceolin speaks with Paul Deegan, CEO of Deegan Public Strategies, about the plan, what he thinks it signifies for Canada, and whether or not Canadians can get behind the plan.

    We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:

    Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca

    Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    19 mins
  • Big Headlines: History for Canada at the World Cup and several cities brace for extreme weather

    Big Headlines: History for Canada at the World Cup and several cities brace for extreme weather
    Jun 29 2026
    The Concordia University shooter dies in prison, a former Air Canada pilot accused of flying for decades without a licence appears in court, Drake throws “apology parties” for women named Janice, and how are criminal networks recruiting teenagers online? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    6 mins
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