About this episode

The episode discusses inflation trends in Canada, ongoing wildfires in Ontario, and various international and national news events.

Plus: Wildfires continue to burn in northwestern Ontario, the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for a ninth consecutive night, Britain has a new prime minister, Spain wins the World Cup, and details on the Gordie Howe Bridge. 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

Topics covered

• inflation
• wildfires
• politics
• international relations
• sports
• infrastructure

Keywords

• inflation
• wildfires
• Canada
• Ontario
• U.S.
• Iran
• Britain
• Spain
• Gordie Howe Bridge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Britain, U.S., Iran, Spain

Books & works: Gordie Howe Bridge

Places: Canada, northern Ontario, northwestern Ontario

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