Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

A downward surprise on the Canadian economy and the U.S. and Iran are close to a tentative deal

Plus: The health minister defends Ebola travel restrictions, a man accused of selling deadly substances online to people at risk of self-harm pleads guilty, a rocket explosion, and Danielle Smith's referendum gamble. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

The Prime Minister is in NYC and an apparent hot-mic moment for Carney

Plus: China's foreign minister arrives in Canada, a new report from the United Nations Weather Agency, Ebola latest, and the Pope calls for AI regulation. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Carney's Liberals lose an MP and Canada orders travelers from Ebola-affected regions to isolate

Plus: the federal government is entering contract talks with 'Saab' for Royal Air Force aircraft, the Western premiers have wrapped their meeting in Alberta, temperature records are being broken across Europe as a heat wave continues, and where does Canada's relationship with Israel lie? Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

The U.S. confirms new air strikes in Iran and Carney speaks to Israel's President

Plus: Day two of the annual western premiers conference, efforts to combat Canadian wildfires, and a South Korean navy submarine is docked in B.C. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

House of Commons returns for final stretch before summer and Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola

Plus: Western Canadian Premiers meet in Alberta, Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, Gaza activists return to Canada, White House shooting. Email the Big Headlines team at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Follow us @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky