Best Pharmacare Podcasts (2024)

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National pharmacare funding would mean free birth control medication and devices for NLers 9:34

2h ago9:34

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Some local groups are calling on the province to commit to signing up for national pharmacare funding, which would mean free birth control medication and devices for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Yvonne Earle is with the province's Avalon chapter of the Council of Canadians, and they're one of the organizations involved in today's rally at the …

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The Liberal government survives – for now 56:46

36m ago56:46

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The Liberal government survived its first confidence vote Wednesday, when the Bloc Québécois and the NDP decided to offer Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a lifeline. The Bloc’s demand are clear — the protection of supply management for poultry, eggs and dairy and more generous pension payments for seniors aged 65 to 74. The NDP’s less so. But, regard…

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A special ceremony in Conception Harbour to honour Corporal Jamie Murphy 6:03

5h ago6:03

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It's the 20th anniversary of the death of Corporal Jamie Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan. The Royal Canadian Regiment and a committee from his hometown have planned a ceremony in his memory. For details on the event, we spoke with Kristopher Orchard, the chair of the Conception Harbour Beautification & Historical Preservation committee.…

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Conversations around Truth and Reconciliation: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 11:16

5h ago11:16

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Leading up to the day for Truth and Reconciliation, we've been airing conversations about Indigenous issues in Canada. In this week's conversation, Amanda and Sarah discuss Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

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Former prosecutor says child advocate would be 'investigating herself' in Humby-Escott probe 7:58

5h ago7:58

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The premier has called on the child and youth advocate to investigate how authorities handled allegations of sexual abuse, but retired Crown prosecutor Mike Murray is questioning if the advocate is the right fit for the job.

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School Sports NL on the confusion around NL Schools policy around teacher sponsors 10:53

5h ago10:53

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Confusion abounds when it comes to the NL Schools policy of having teacher sponsors at all extra-curricular activities. Karen Richard is the Executive Director of School Sports Newfoundland and Labrador. She joined us with her thoughts.

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It's Arts Week in Mount Pearl 8:11

5h ago8:11

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Arts Week in Mount Pearl encourages people to explore their creativity, and to have fun in the process. Christine Hennebury is with the Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl. She joined us in studio to talk about the events planned, and why an arts week is important in the city.

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Ceol: Live music this morning all the way from Ireland 22:33

5h ago22:33

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Ceol is an Irish band that says it's Ed Sheeran meets Mumford & Sons, meets The Pogues. They've come to St. John's for a pair of gigs this weekend, but before that, they joined us in studio for a live performance.

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A policy change around sports in this province's schools could create additional work for teachers 17:52

2h ago17:52

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Sports in schools could be affected by a new rule about teacher-sponsors. Opposition education critic Paul Dinn joined us in studio to explain his concerns about the policy. After that, Terry Hall, Assistant Deputy Minister of Education Operations with the education department, gave us the province's explanation for the change.…

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An event this weekend in St. John's promises to bend, fold, and reshape poetry in the most unexpected ways 9:25

2h ago9:25

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Recovering/Discovering Your Poetic Self is an event happening this weekend at multiple venues in St. John's. The invitation is for secret poets, should-be poets, and to anyone curious about it. For more details, Kathryn Ricketts joined us in studio. She's a professor at the University of Regina, and the organizer of this event.…

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Robert Emberly has almost completed a virtual bike ride across Canada 6:24

2h ago6:24

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Mount Pearl resident Robert Emberly is biking across Canada to raise awareness for Parkinsons, all without leaving his garage. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts brought us that story.

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Memorial University students and staff are banding together to fight for more provincial funding 6:02

2h ago6:02

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Students, faculty, and staff came together yesterday to launch the MUN Campus Coalition, with an objective to stop budget cuts and restore funding. Lisa Moores is a registered psychologist, an associate professor at MUN, and the Vice President of External Affairs with the university's Faculty Association. She joined us to talk about the coalition.…

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St. John's International Airport's emergency planning training day 6:59

2h ago6:59

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Emergency personnel are descending on St. John's Airport this morning --- but don't worry, it's just for training. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts stopped by to find out more about their emergency planning training day. He spoke with Wayne Morris, director of operations.

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Dr Lin looks at microplastics and explains how, for the first time, they have been found in the human brain 8:11

24h ago8:11

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We know that microplastics are getting into our bodies in various ways. Eating. Drinking. Breathing. But a new study suggests the plastic is ending up in our brain. For more, we reached out to our house Doctor Peter Lin.

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Lawyer, alleged victim say N.L. authorities ignored warnings about Tony Humby 8:47

2h ago8:47

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Two alleged victims in the Hussey Drive sexual abuse case are suing the institutions they believe failed them. Lawyer Stephen Barnes represents both men. CBC reporter Ryan Cooke spoke with him yesterday.

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Loved ones and lawyers unable to see inmates at HMP due to staff shortages 7:03

2h ago7:03

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It's been a rough summer for HMP inmates - and their friends and family. They've been restricted from visting their loved ones stuck inside. CBC reporter Abby Cole brought us that story.

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The town of Wabana on Bell Island has a new mayor for the first time in nearly three decades 5:10

2h ago5:10

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Wabana Mayor Gary Gosine has retired after decades-long run on Bell Island. Now, Philip Tobin will step in, making him the first new mayor Wabana has seen in almost three decades. He joined us on the line this morning to talk about his decision to run, and the issues he plans to focus on.

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CNA's newest facility; the Paul L. Pope Centre for TV and film 9:49

3h ago9:49

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If you're a budding film maker in this province, you'll have all the learning you'll need at your fingertips. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts took us to the Paul L. Pope Centre for TV and film. He spoke with Davida Smith, the Dean of Applied Arts and Tourism at CNA and Ray Fennelly, the administrator of the Centre.…

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Documents obtained by CBC Investigates shed light on a massive sexual exploitation investigation in St. John's 8:16

3h ago8:16

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Over a year ago, two men were arrested in a St. John’s trailer park, accused of abusing a dozen kids over a period spanning decades. CBC Investigates fought for access to documents that outline the RNC's case. CBC reporter Ryan Cooke brought us the details.

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The St. John's International Film Festival is kicking off its 35th year 12:17

3h ago12:17

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Get your popcorn ready because the St. John's International Film Festival is here. We got the scoop on this year's lineup from executive director Jenn Brown.

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New study permit rules are causing anxiety for international students 8:29

3h ago8:29

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The federal government is capping international student admissions and making it harder to get post-graduate work permits. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts spoke with Johnny Selemani, a student at CNA in Grand Falls-Windsor, who says the new rules are causing anxiety at the beginning of the school year.…

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First Light to release it's first annual reconciliation report later today 6:16

3h ago6:16

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First Light will release its first reconciliation report later today, called "Steps Taken: Miles to Go." Justin Campbell is the Director of Advocacy at the First Light St. John's Friendship Centre. He joined us to talk about the report's findings and recommendations.

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Approved rezoning of 7 Ricketts Road to lead to more housing units 7:09

3d ago7:09

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St. John’s City council has approved the rezoning of 7 Ricketts Road, opening the door for the construction of apartment buildings. For more on the project, and the future of affordable housing in St. John's we spoke with city councillor Ron Ellsworth.

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A MUN student is honouring her brother's memory with a scholarship 7:56

3h ago7:56

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Jordan Naterer died while hiking in British Colombia nearly four years ago. He also studied Engineering at Memorial University. Now his sister, Veronica Naterer, is honouring Jordan's memory with a scholarship. She joined us on the line to talk about that, and a new project she started to raise money in Jordan's name.…

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The history of Cryptids in Newfoundland and Labrador 8:43

1h ago8:43

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It's officially autumn - the air is getting crisp and there's pumpkin spice everywhere. And the darker evenings means it's time to start talking about the ghouls and ghosts.... and the cryptids? For more, the Morning Show's Sarah Antle spoke with Nicole Penney. She's the assistant archivist, with Memorial University's Folklore and Language archive.…

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What “I’m right here, bro” says about Canadian politics 22:35

7h ago22:35

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El Jones and Martin Lukacs dissect a viral confrontation NDP leader Jagmeet Singh had with far-right wing protesters on Parliament Hill—and unlike everyone else, they’re not cheering. Plus: the crisis management firm that defends the “rich and guilty.”

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Conversations around Truth and Reconciliation: Indigenous stereotypes and biases 11:21

3h ago11:21

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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up next week, however conversations around those topics aren't always easy. Amanda Gear, a Inuk from Labrador who has an Indigenous and aboriginal studies certificate, joined us in studio to discuss Indigenous stereotypes and biases.

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The Community Sector Council will be hosting a wellness event in St. John's this weekend just ahead of Well Being Week 9:01

3h ago9:01

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This weekend the Community Sector Council is hosting a wellness event to launch the start of Well Being Week in the province. Lindsey Hynes, the manager of community vitality and well being with the Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, joined us in studio to share more about this event.…

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Foodie Friday: La Roca named one of Canada's best new restaurants by En Route Magazine 8:32

3h ago8:32

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La Roca is a new restaurant Located in the Bread and Cheese Country Inn, and was recently named one of Canada’s best new restaurants by En Route magazine. CBC’s Katherine Crummey visited Paula Hanna and Pablo Martinez, owners of La Roca, to learn more.

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Local businesses are facing tough times during the colder months 10:16

3h ago10:16

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The end of summer brings fewer tourists to St. John's, which leads to difficulty for many small business in the fall and winter months. Cory Byrne, a co-owner of the Post Taphouse in Torbay, Martin Hurley, the owner of Hurley's Barbeque food truck, and Jessica Holmes, the owner of Arbour restaurant in Bay Bulls, joined us in studio to share the dif…

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Home Again Furniture Bank provides free furniture to hundreds of people and families in need every year 10:59

3h ago10:59

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More and more people can’t afford furniture for their homes, however Home Again Furniture Bank provides free furniture to many families. Maureen Lymburner, the director of development Home Again, joined us in studio to tell us more about this furniture bank.

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The importance of sunscreen and protecting yourself from the suns harmful rays 11:24

3h ago11:24

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A new TikTok trend has been spreading misinformation, saying that wearing sunscreen can be harmful. However according to Dr. Jay Coffey and Dr. Joe Coffey, two dermatologists, this is false. They joined us in studio to debunk this misinformation about sunscreen.

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Sharing Our Cultures is hosting a Welcoming Week for anyone who wants to connect with locals or newcomers to the province 11:39

2d ago11:39

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If you're new to St. John's or want to be more involved with the St. Johns community, the group Sharing Our Cultures can help. They are hosting a welcome week called Intercultural Conversations in hopes of connecting community members. Lloydetta Quaicoe, Sharing Our Cultures founder and CEO, joined us in studio to share some more details about this…

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NLTA raises safety concerns after a students was found with weapons at Waterford Valley High School 5:33

3h ago5:33

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After a student was found with weapons at Waterford Valley High School on Monday, teachers have raised concerns about safety within schools. CBC's Heather Gillis spoke with Trent Langdon, the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association, to learn more.

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An event this weekend is trying to save the Quidi Vidi Slipway 7:59

3h ago7:59

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This weekend The group Save Our Slipway is hosting a community gathering to make sure the slipway gets the repairs that it is in need of. Jenn Whiteway, one of the organizers of the event, joined us in studio to explain why the Quidi Vidi slipway is so important to the community.

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Memorial University's students' union is advocating for improvements to crumbling infrastructure 8:44

5h ago8:44

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The MUN Students' Union says there are a number of health and safety concerns with Memorial University's tunnel system. These issues range from leaky roofs, asbestos warning signs, broken safety alarms and much more. The Morning Show's Sarah Antle joined MUNSU's Executive Director Nicolas Keough in the tunnels to discuss this further.…

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St. John's soccer player Holly O'Neill has taken her talents to Japan 7:52

5h ago7:52

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Holly O'Neill, a 25-year-old from St. John's, has been playing soccer professionally all over the world the last few years. Most recently, she signed with a professional team in Chiba, Japan. Holly joined us on the line to talk about the experience so far.

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A fall outlook on COVID-19 in NL 6:55

5h ago6:55

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With cold and flu symptoms kicking into high gear this fall, many are wondering about COVID-19 and its status in the province. Tara Moriarty, an infectious diseases researcher and associate professor at the University of Toronto, joined us on the line to give some COVID updates.

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Researchers published a study discussing mental health, linking depression in some people to biological processes in the brain 8:47

12d ago8:47

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In the journal, Nature, researchers published a study discussing mental health. This study suggests a connection between one area of the brain, and the size of that area, to a person's risk for experiencing depression. Doctor Peter Lin, CBC's medical columnist, joined us on the line to give more details.…

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The Canadian Federation of University Women to host a open house 10:52

4h ago10:52

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On September 21 the Canadian Federation of University Women will be hosting a open house where you can learn about their advocacy group and tune into a talk about homelessness in the province. To give us more details we were joined in studio by Janet O'Brien, local CFUW president, and Grace Hollett, vice-president of international relations for CFU…

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Portugal Cove-St. Phillips is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint 8:33

4h ago8:33

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Portugal Cove-St. Phillips has purchased four electric trucks and two SUV's in order to reduce their carbon footprint. Jody Murray, Portugal Cove-St. Phillips chief administrative officer took reporter Zach Goudie out for a drive to learn more.

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Registered Nurses Union looking for answers as to why the government was five months late with a report on nursing vacancies 12:43

4h ago12:43

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The Registered Nurses Union says only a small number of nursing positions have been filled and concerns are raising about recruitment. Yvette Coffey, president of the Registered Nurses Union, joined us on the line to tell us more about these concerns.

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Persistance Theatre opens its first Women's Play Festival 10:25

13d ago10:25

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The Year of The Arts Women’s Play Festival will be sharing original stories written by Newfoundland women over 12 days. Jenn Deon joined us in studio to tell us more.

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A St. John's resident is raising concerns about road signs falling into disrepair 7:08

3h ago7:08

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Provincial road signs are helpful for travelers and tourists, but what happens when these signs fall into disrepair? Our morning show reporter Darrell Roberts reached out to concerned citizen Gerard Doran, who's been keeping a tab of road signs in need of repair.

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Folklorist Dale Jarvis has released his newest book; Haunted Houses of Newfoundland and Labrador 5:58

3h ago5:58

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Get ready for the ghoulish and the ghastly. In folklorist Dale Jarvis' new book, he takes a look into the haunted buildings of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Mick Davis says hitting CBC Music Top 20 is the proudest moment of his career 5:39

3h ago5:39

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Mick Davis & Thin Love's song "Vibrations" got to the top of the chart on the CBC Music Top 20 last week. He joined the line to talk about this experience.

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A case that didn't make it to trial has left many with questions about the justice system 9:09

14d ago9:09

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Kurt Churchill, who was accused of killing James Cody in 2020, was able to walk free without standing a trial due to delays in the supreme court. When questioned by reporters on Friday Minister Bernard Davis could only say the decision to toss out the case was now under examination by the Crown. Opposition Justice critic Helen Conway Ottenheimer jo…

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Belles With Balls NL to hold its inaugural Lady Ball in St. John's on September 19 9:43

3h ago9:43

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Belles With Balls, a local group that supports ovarian cancer research and education, will hold its "Lady Ball" gala this week to raise awareness and funds for organizations to help women affected by and at risk of this disease. Bonnie Morgan and Alana Walsh-Giovannini, co-chairs of Belles With Balls NL, joined us in studio to share more details ab…

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Can Justin Trudeau’s Liberals Hang On? 51:01

3h ago51:01

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Parliament is back with a bang! In a slick social media video, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced he couldn’t stomach working with the minority Liberals anymore and he was shifting his focus to the next election and taking the fight to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. That was music to the ears of Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet w…