Best Bc Provincial News Podcasts (2025)

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News Read: Eby defends $450K comedian contract as BC runs record deficit 3:52

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BC Premier David Eby is defending a contract with a comedian to help write speeches — worth up to $450K — as BC runs a record $11.6B deficit. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-defends-450k-comedian-contract-as-bc-runs-record-deficit PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https:/…

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US ambassador accuses Liberals of ‘anti-American’ rhetoric 1:15:28

2d ago1:15:28

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Enough is enough, now is the time for action; Freeland took us for fools; accountability and transparency a thing of the past; will the accountants in Canada finally take a stand; more photo ops; American Ambassador says we are not at war; a defining moment for media. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #news #newshour…

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The era of meme shooters is here 29:02

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Memes have been written on weapons, quoted in manifestos, and cited by young attackers as the inspiration for acts of mass violence. It's a phenomenon that springs from groups of disaffected people communicating on the web through a convoluted language of impenetrable memes and irony. Utah Governor Spencer Cox has said about the 22-year-old man cha…

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Politics! Farewell Freeland, hello mega-projects 25:24

1d ago25:24

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For the first time since June, MPs returned to the House of Commons to decide the path of Canada’s future. And just a few days into the fall session, it’s already looking like a busy season. After more than a decade in politics, Chrystia Freeland announced she is calling it quits. Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney faced off for the first time in que…

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King Charles rolls out the red carpet in a big way 1:18:06

4d ago1:18:06

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10 years of Liberal policy have put us here in this moment, King Charles rolls out the red carpet in a big way, did the Bank of Canada cut enough, Canadian companies want more certainty, BC sees some relief at the pump, Govt funded media wants Poilierve to support budget he has not even seen, the amount of mismanagement and abuse of the Canadian ta…

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Canada Immigration News Podcast #88: Express Entry Draw, Upfront Medical Exam Rule, $34M French-Language Health Services, Ontario $70M Workforce Investment 6:44

3h ago6:44

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Canada Immigration News Podcast #88 brings you another round of essential updates shaping Canada’s immigration system. This week’s episode covers Express Entry Draw 362 targeting healthcare and social services workers, IRCC’s new upfront medical exam rule for Express Entry applicants, Canada’s $34 million investment in French-language health servic…

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Can Canada’s housing minister make homes cheaper? 28:36

3d ago28:36

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The Liberal government has launched its $13-billion agency called “Build Canada Homes” which Prime Minister Mark Carney says will supercharge housing construction across the country. Today, Housing Minister Gregor Robertson talks to host Jayme Poisson about Canada’s housing affordability crisis, how the Liberal government is meeting the challenges …

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Inflation creeps higher and economic data still grim 1:18:06

5d ago1:18:06

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Inflation creeps higher and economic data still grim, Parliament sees round one, Sean Fraser gaslighting, Elections Canada will stick with paper ballots, BC reveals record deficit but still has money for comedy writer to make Eby look good, Freeland to resign for the second time, CBC called out, Trump makes news, Starmer in trouble, UK politicians …

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The return of political violence 31:36

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Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk we're joined by Bruce Hoffman, a Senior Fellow for counter terrorism and homeland security at the Council for Foreign Relations. He helps us understand the history of assassinations, the connections between violent rhetoric and incidents of material violence, and the online meme-world that communicates mo…

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Carney and Poilievre, set to go head to head 1:18:06

4h ago1:18:06

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Liberals launch tiny homes for Canada, ready for a budget.. not so fast, Liberals back-peddalling, media slurs the right, CBC climate activism heats up, is it hypocritical or just elitism, while the world prays the extreme left shouts for more death.By Jim Csek

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Donald Trump’s war on drug cartels 26:56

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Donald Trump has declared a war on drug cartels. He’s wielded the flow of narcotics, namely fentanyl, into the U.S. as one of the major reasons behind aspects of his global trade war. He’s added a number of cartels to the foreign terrorist organisations list. And last month, the Trump administration stepped things up by quietly signing a Pentagon d…

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News Read: Eby tied for second-least popular premier as approval hits new low 5:50

6d ago5:50

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BC Premier David Eby’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since he took office, leaving him tied for second-least popular among Canada’s premiers. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-tied-for-second-least-popular-premier-as-approval-hits-new-low PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 …

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Carney’s list delivers nothing new 1:18:06

9d ago1:18:06

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Carney’s list delivers nothing new, crime crime and more crime, Pierre says he is sickened, “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him,” Global News becoming Canada’s Fox News, is it time to walk among the peasants, repercussions happening for death celebrators, and CBC continues to embarrass Canadians.…

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Fear, fury and Charlie Kirk’s killing 28:05

3d ago28:05

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American conservative media figure and activist Charlie Kirk was one of the most prominent young voices of the American right. The founder of Turning Point USA, a close ally of Donald Trump, and a figure who helped shape the culture and pipeline of the MAGA movement. On Wednesday, he was shot at one of his trademark campus debate events at Utah Val…

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News Read: BCGEU strike grows as government standoff continues 2:10

2h ago2:10

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The BCGEU strike is escalating as its dispute with the BC government drags on amid fiscal pressures. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bcgeu-strike-grows-as-government-standoff-continues PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyT…

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The shot heard around the world 43:20

5d ago43:20

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Why is free speech so important, CBC has Carney’s list, TFW cheats our youth out of opportunities, peak oil hold on not so fast, can the Liberals spend less, 9/11 overshadowed, more voices join call for bail reform.By Jim Csek

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Will Trump declare ‘war’ on Chicago? 30:50

9d ago30:50

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As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal forces into Chicago — a city he’s referred to as the ‘murder capital’ of the world — we have a look at Trump’s long standing focus on Chicago, and how the city became a favourite metaphor in conservative politics. This month, Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to send federal forces into Chica…

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News Read: Eby urges end to temporary foreign worker program 1:55

3h ago1:55

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Despite the province's past reliance on the initiative, BC Premier David Eby has called for the temporary foreign worker program to end. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-urges-end-to-temporary-foreign-worker-program PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH…

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No pipeline in major projects list 1:06:40

6d ago1:06:40

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Canada sliding into recession, TFW more important than employing our youth, EVs not that important in saving the world, Liberals need a DOGE department, crime is becoming a national story of consequence, Turdeau looking for the podium and some easy cash.By Jim Csek

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Politics! Carney government ramps up 23:12

9m ago23:12

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This coming Monday, MPs return to Ottawa for Parliament’s fall session, with the health of Canada’s economy front and centre. Last Friday, Prime Minister Carney unveiled a new set of measures designed, he says, to make Canada’s economy more resilient in the face of persistent U.S. tariffs. We also now have a leaked list of the major infrastructure …

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Poilievre dares Carney to take his ideas 1:09:08

12h ago1:09:08

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Poilievre dares Carney to take his ideas, Liberals switch from climate crisis to climate competitiveness, CBC now discovers maybe driving gas cars not the end of the world, was the legalization of pot just a tax grab, TFW program splitting people, more turmoil in the world and lots of instability.By Jim Csek

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Does Canada have a violent crime problem? 29:57

12h ago29:57

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Over the last few weeks, horrific crimes have dominated headlines across the country. There was a father of four who was killed after at least three suspects broke into his home in Vaughan, Ontario. There was a mass stabbing attack on Hollow Water First Nation, just north of Winnipeg. The suspect had been out on bail. Last weekend in Edmonton, a wo…

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Is it over for Quebec’s François Legault? 23:34

1d ago23:34

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Quebec has introduced a new bill that would ban prayer in public spaces. It’s the latest in a series of recent moves by the province to reinforce Quebec’s secularist values. It comes as Premier François Legault is embroiled in a spending scandal and polls that show he’s the least popular provincial leader in the country. Will falling back on Quebec…

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News Read: Canadian immigration on pace to exceed government target, data shows 2:12

4d ago2:12

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While Prime Minister Carney has pledged to reduce immigration to Canada, the numbers recently unveiled by the government show a different story. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadian-immigration-on-pace-to-exceed-government-target-data-shows PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcast…

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Canadian economy in big trouble 1:25:00

4d ago1:25:00

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Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Canadian economy in big trouble, another day, another failed Liberal policy, climate clowns in Liberal caucus question Carney’s direction, TFW facing opposition from Conservatives and now the NDP, Big Tech meets at Whitehouse, crime, crime and more crime in Canada, will the Liberals cut spending?…

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‘Queen of Canada’ cult leader arrested 32:07

4d ago32:07

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On Wednesday, 16 people — including Romana Didulo, the cult leader known as the “Queen of Canada” — were arrested in the tiny Saskatchewan village of Richmound. RCMP released them the following day, but then re-arrested two unidentified individuals. Didulo and her followers have been holed up in a decommissioned school there for two years. Their pr…

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News Read: Canada must catch up to US on domestic manufacturing, says Robertson 1:49

5d ago1:49

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Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson says Canada needs to catch up with America on domestic manufacturing. A task that appears harder than it seems. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-must-catch-up-to-us-on-domestic-manufacturing-says-robertson PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple…

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The Alberta book ban saga 26:10

5d ago26:10

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Late last week - a list of over 200 books, set to be removed from Edmonton school libraries by October made the rounds online. It was in response to an order set out by Alberta’s education ministry in July to take books with sexually explicit content from the shelves. This applied from kindergarten to Grade 12. On that list? Award-winning works lik…

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News Read: Canadians are avoiding America at an unprecedented rate 3:59

6d ago3:59

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As summer 2025 winds down, rising tensions between the United States and Canada have fuelled a noticeable Canadian boycott of American goods and services. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadians-are-avoiding-america-at-an-unprecedented-rate PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts:…

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Canada needs a new sheriff that can bring law and order 1:25:00

16d ago1:25:00

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ — Poilievre calls for Canadian Youth first, housing bubble popping in major Canadian cities, Ford is a performing populist, Liberal and NDP polices undermining Canada, lots of talk not much walk from the ruling class.By Jim Csek

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What UNICEF saw in Gaza 38:55

6d ago38:55

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Today on the show, James Elder is here. James is UNICEF’s global spokesperson, and he has made five trips to Gaza since the October attacks documenting what UNICEF has called a “war on children.” He joins us less than two weeks after a UN backed body officially designated the hunger crisis in Gaza a famine, one that the UN’s relief chief Tom Fletch…

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Canadians want action on crime, Liberals offer up memes 1:25:00

17d ago1:25:00

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ — Canadians want action on crime while Liberals offer memes. Smith bans porn in schools as Liberals confuse. Not Trump’s fault—we need self-reflection. NDP self-harm, protests erupt worldwide, media bias exposed. Did Elon save free speech and the world?By Jim Csek

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Brazil stares down Trump and Bolsonaro 26:47

18d ago26:47

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In a trial entering its final phase, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro stands accused of attempting to stage a coup, leading an armed criminal organisation, and plotting to have the country’s current president and a Supreme Court justice killed. In response Bolsonaro ally U.S. President Donald Trump slapped Brazil with steep 50% tariffs and…

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The threat next door: How NATO’s newest members are preparing to defend against Russia (via The House) 46:39

15d ago46:39

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NATO’s secretary general has warned Russia could launch an attack on the alliance within the next five years. Talk to NATO’s two newest members, Finland and Sweden, and they’ll tell you preparation involves a lot more than just boosting military spending. As Canada seeks to strengthen ties with both countries, what can we learn from our newest NATO…

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Are Canada's provincial trade offices worth the price tag? 3:22

11d ago3:22

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Every year, BC shells out millions for trade offices around the world. But are they doing anything useful for British Columbians? We dug in. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/ShJunvBFS9A?feature=shared PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ly…

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Canadian economy crashes into recessionary territory 1:23:40

23d ago1:23:40

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Canada’s economy crashes into recessionary territory as political and social tensions mount. While one Liberal minister shows seriousness, the rest face criticism for secrecy, spin, and being out of touch. From the CRTC dismissing TV audiences as “only old people,” to X fact-checking Joly, the government faces ridic…

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News Read: Canada Post reports record $407M loss as labour dispute drags on 3:57

11d ago3:57

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Canada Post has reported the largest loss in its history, posting a $407-million shortfall in a single quarter. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-post-reports-record-407m-loss-as-labour-dispute-drags-on PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify…

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Is the International Criminal Court’s future in peril? 28:15

11d ago28:15

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Last week, the U.S. released another round of sanctions against officials at the International Criminal Court, including a Canadian judge. They’re the latest in a string of attacks from the Trump administration this year, after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gall…

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News Read: OPINION: Why are we so separated? 3:55

12d ago3:55

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OPINION: Cities in the Lower Mainland are a mess. Why not try and consolidate a few of them? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-why-are-we-so-separated PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: h…

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Trump, the Smithsonian, and the battle over U.S. history 32:18

12d ago32:18

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American history has always been contested, but recent decisions by U.S. President Donald Trump to reshape the way it’s taught and remembered have put museums, schools, and memorials squarely in the crosshairs. Earlier this year, Trump passed an executive order that called for the removal of what he referred to as “divisive, race-centered ideology”…

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Poilievre says Carney’s Germany deal ‘all show business’ 1:25:45

25d ago1:25:45

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Carney’s European trips nets a lot more questions. LNG now viewed differently by the Liberals. Poilievre said he would fire Macklem. Youth unemployment in recession territory. More secrets from the Liberals, this time with Ukrainian aid. Govt employees binge on TV. CBC won’t share their streaming numbers, why not is…

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News Read: Mayor Ken Sim accused of breaching City's conduct code 2:32

13d ago2:32

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Mayor Ken Sim is facing intense criticism following a year-long investigation that revealed potential breaches of conduct by him and his ABC party. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/mayor-ken-sim-accused-of-breaching-citys-conduct-code PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://…

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Politics! Carney's report card, Poilievre's return 25:08

13d ago25:08

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Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned on big promises and bold action to save a country in crisis. It's now been more than 100 days since his cabinet was sworn in, but details and tangible results are still thin on the ground. How much of a runway does he have to start delivering on his promises on things like national infrastructure, housing, and …

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Carney touts minerals deal with Germans 1:10:51

24d ago1:10:51

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Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Carney touts minerals deal with Germans; Govt research says Canadians wanted to hit the Americans back with tariffs; Canadian money flees to US; Finger pointing continues with BC Ferries deal; Canada Post posts record quarterly loss; Will all the attention on trucking lead to safer roads; Christian concert held in K…

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Young people can't find jobs. Is Canada's economy in trouble? 21:25

14d ago21:25

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The unemployment rate for Canadians between 15 and 24 is at 15 percent, the highest it's been since 2010, not including the pandemic. Why can't young people find a job? And how do these numbers fit into the wider health of our economy at the moment? Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers Armine Yalnizyan is on the show to talk about…

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Canada Immigration News Podcast #87: Express Entry Draws, Alberta Early Childhood Educator Bursary, and New 2026 Express Entry Categories 10:37

24d ago10:37

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Canada Immigration News Podcast #87 brings you the latest updates shaping Canada’s immigration landscape. In this episode, we cover Express Entry Draw 360 that targeted French-speaking candidates, the latest draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a CRS of 800, upcoming 2026 Express Entry categories, and Alberta’s investment in an…

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News Read: Feds invest over a billion into lumber sector as American tariffs loom 3:10

27d ago3:10

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The federal government recently announced more than a billion dollars to support the softwood lumber sector. What does this mean for BC, the primary supplier? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/feds-invest-over-a-billion-into-lumber-sector-as-american-tariffs-loom PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.c…

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Carney refuses to rule out Canadian boots on the ground in Ukraine 1:11:26

25d ago1:11:26

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Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Carney’s Europe trip yields little, Canadian presence questioned, Liberal tough talk falters, subsidy schemes fail, and Poilievre takes the lead.By Jim Csek

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Israel defies global outcry over Gaza City, West Bank 25:40

26d ago25:40

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Airstrikes and tanks continued pounding the outskirts of Gaza City over the weekend, as Israel’s plans to seize the strip’s largest urban centre continued. A much bigger operation, widely condemned by the international community, could begin within days or weeks. This is all happening as the world’s leading authority on food crises is saying that G…

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News Read: Festival shutdown in Vancouver tied to questions of government funding 3:53

1M ago3:53

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Records show the African Descent Society received millions in government grants despite red flags, and officials have not explained why the money kept flowing. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/festival-shutdown-in-vancouver-tied-to-questions-of-government-funding PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.…