10/3: Canada Covered

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October 07 The death they called an accident: How one niece uncovered the truth
When an elderly woman was found dead in a Quebec seniors’ home, authorities initially ruled her death an accident. But her niece refused to accept that explanation. Montreal Gazette crime reporter joins host Dave Breakenridge to reveal what authorities missed, how the truth was uncovered, and what ultimately happened to the woman’s killer.

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22 min
October 01 B.C. heads to the polls amid Conservative turmoil and municipal election fallout
B.C. heads into a snap election as the Conservatives deal with a leadership change and the NDP looks to capitalize on the turmoil. Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer joins host Dave Breakenridge to talk about the fallout from the early vote.

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26 min
September 25 A former cop’s family rocked by an alleged ponzi scheme
For former Ontario police officer July Meier, an alleged Ponzi scheme involving a family member turned her world upside down. Meier joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the shock of discovering the alleged activity, its impact on her family and the ongoing police investigation.

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35 min
September 22 Treatment or prison? What happens when a killer is found mentally ill
Roughly 20 Canadian homicides a year result in a "not criminally responsible" ruling. Investigative reporter Emma Jarratt joins the show to examine how NCR cases are decided, the impact on victims' families, and the growing debate over reform.

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26 min
September 17 Byelection fallout and Alberta’s looming referendum
A Calgary byelection upset has shaken up Alberta politics, with a 10-question referendum looming. Calgary Herald columnist Don Braid joins host Dave Breakenridge to examine what the result says about voter sentiment, the referendum and what it could mean for Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP this fall.

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26 min
September 16 B.C. Conservatives rocked by defections. What happens next?
Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the turmoil rocking B.C.’s Conservative Party, the recent MLA defections and whether Premier David Eby could call a snap election.

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27 min
September 15 Canada-U.S. trade war: How did two neighbours become rivals?
Canada and the U.S. are locked in a trade war. How did two friendly neighbours become rivals, and can their relationship be repaired?
National Posts Jordan Gowling joins Dave Breakenridge to talk about the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., and what it may take to get us out of it.

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22 min
September 11 Quebec election: Can the CAQ survive a resurgent PQ?
Quebec heads to the polls this fall. Can the CAQ hold on, or will a resurgent Parti Québécois take power? Phil Authier of the Montreal Gazette joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the race, the trade war and what a PQ victory could mean for Quebec separatism.

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24 min
June 18 The Wild West of Canada's fertility industry
Thousands of women spend millions of dollars in Canada every year to freeze their eggs, with the hope of giving them flexibility on when to have children.
But an investigation from the Investigative Journalism Bureau and Postmedia have found that the industry is full of misleading marketing, and emotional manipulation.
Wendy-Ann Clarke and Lori Culbert join the show to discuss what sparked this investigation, what messaging women are getting from clinics in the industry, and how much money is involved.
Background Reading: Egg freezing is a booming business in Canada. Here's how women are being oversold

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36 min
June 09 Canada's World Cup moment: A look at Alphonso Davies' impact
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, with Canada hosting matches for the first time. Journalist Jolene Latimer joins the show to discuss Canada's place on soccer's biggest stage, the impact of star player Alphonso Davies despite his injury, and the influential figure behind his rise.

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26 min

About 10/3: Canada Covered

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10/3 brings you the biggest stories in Canada told by Postmedia's national network of award-winning journalists. Hosted by Dave Breakenridge, 10/3 updates twice a week.