Closer Look
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Minimum wage is going up, but it’s still nowhere near a living wage
16 mins; April 02, 2026
These hi-tech mugshots help police track down Canada’s most wanted
29 mins; April 02, 2026
Ford plus Carney equals more housing across Ontario?
21 mins; April 01, 2026
You have one more day left to tell the government about your banned guns
23 mins; March 30, 2026
Everything you need to know about Doug Ford’s latest unbalanced budget
26 mins; March 27, 2026
Play ball! Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman joins us for Opening Day chat
27 mins; March 27, 2026
What is ‘maple washing’ — and why are grocery stores getting fined for it?
22 mins; March 26, 2026
Here’s a winning bet: Let’s lose all those gambling ads before it's too late
27 mins; March 25, 2026
Canada’s population actually shrank last year — is that a good thing?
21 mins; March 24, 2026
As retail theft soars, some businesses are eyeing drastic measures
35 mins; March 20, 2026
Why it’s time to start screening much sooner for colorectal cancer
17 mins; March 20, 2026
Should Canada ban all kids from social media?
24 mins; March 19, 2026
This Ontario township is wiping Prince Andrew off the map
18 mins; March 18, 2026
What is Doug Ford trying to hide? More than ever before
22 mins; March 13, 2026
This is your captain speaking: Doug Ford bent on bringing jets to island airport
21 mins; March 13, 2026
‘Absolutely deadly’: Ontario’s northern highways in desperate need of a fix
21 mins; March 12, 2026
How a settlement was finally reached in 14-year mall collapse lawsuit
36 mins; March 10, 2026
Fantasy island? We fill you in on Doug Ford’s grand vision for new convention centre
20 mins; March 09, 2026
Daylight saving time is a scam, but don’t forget to change your clock!
24 mins; March 06, 2026
Ontario’s population is only growing older — what’s our plan?
26 mins; March 05, 2026
Our wilderness is breathtaking — and worth billions to the economy
18 mins; March 03, 2026
How a new DNA technique has helped solve hundreds of cold cases
29 mins; March 02, 2026
Trump was the ‘wake-up call’ our economy needed — will we listen?
37 mins; February 27, 2026
Violence against teachers, staff the ‘new normal’ in classrooms across Ontario
30 mins; February 26, 2026
Starting to panic about your March Break trip? Here’s what to do
32 mins; February 25, 2026
Are you a student who depends on OSAP? Your debt load is about to soar
19 mins; February 24, 2026
Meet our country’s new top doctor
24 mins; February 23, 2026
A ‘Holy Mackinaw’ moment for legendary Maple Leafs broadcaster
31 mins; February 20, 2026
New study reveals what really happens when people lose their doctor
21 mins; February 19, 2026
Democracy is not dead, but it definitely needs a rebuild
29 mins; February 18, 2026
Not excited enough about Canada’s Olympic hockey teams? Watch this
31 mins; February 17, 2026
Imagine a car that can sense drunk driving — and automatically pull over
23 mins; February 13, 2026
What happened to Liam Toman? One year later, it remains a mystery
27 mins; February 12, 2026
Seeking medical advice from AI? It will probably make you more sick
16 mins; February 11, 2026
These are Canada’s ‘most livable’ cities — did yours make the list?
18 mins; February 10, 2026
Sid Seixeiro is back on the mic, and he’s ‘gonna get angry at some stuff’
26 mins; February 09, 2026
Why lots of people are up in arms about the federal gun buyback program
24 mins; February 06, 2026
What are the latest stats on hallway health care? That’s not public anymore
27 mins; February 05, 2026
This hockey player-turned-designer crafted something very Canadian
27 mins; February 04, 2026
New study may help explain why Ontario teens are feeling so distressed
14 mins; February 03, 2026
The world is rapidly changing, and so should our colleges and universities
23 mins; February 02, 2026
Heated Rivalry fans are fired up — especially the tourists
18 mins; January 30, 2026
Ontario hospitals are hurting for cash, but how much is enough?
20 mins; January 29, 2026
Work less, get paid the same (we promise this is not a scam)
26 mins; January 28, 2026
‘Disappointing’: New Netflix series sounds a lot like the Humboldt Broncos tragedy
30 mins; January 27, 2026
Yes, that was some record-breaking snow (and no, the army isn’t coming)
22 mins; January 26, 2026
Not so golden: Older adults are a lot more lonely (and broke) these days
24 mins; January 23, 2026
Mark Carney delivered a speech heard round the world — now what?
30 mins; January 22, 2026
Injury time: Hosting the World Cup will put huge pressure on our hospitals
19 mins; January 21, 2026
The truth about human trafficking looks nothing like the movies
24 mins; January 20, 2026
Yes, Canada does need to prepare for possibility of U.S. military action
37 mins; January 19, 2026
Why there’s reason for hope amid Ontario’s rising rates of homelessness
23 mins; January 16, 2026
School board chair booted by Ford government has warning for province
26 mins; January 15, 2026
What 'super-agers' can teach us about growing old
27 mins; January 14, 2026
The pandemic is long over, but a new report reveals we’re far from alright
24 mins; January 13, 2026
Mushroom coffins now a thing — is human composting next for Ontario?
23 mins; January 12, 2026
Penalties for impaired driving just got tougher — will it make any difference?
27 mins; January 09, 2026
Is the Ford government actually going to scrap school trustees?
27 mins; January 08, 2026
‘Canada is not for sale’: How a patriotic hat became so much more
38 mins; January 07, 2026
Will new grocery code of conduct actually help lower your shopping bill?
24 mins; January 06, 2026
This story about a lost sweater is the sliver of hope you need today
20 mins; January 05, 2026
From unsolved crimes to cloned meat, our new podcast covers it all
31 mins; December 19, 2025
Australia is banning kids from social media — should we do the same?
31 mins; December 18, 2025
How police tracked down a serial killer they didn’t even know existed
29 mins; December 17, 2025
'What everyone at Queen's Park can't stop talking about'
29 mins; December 16, 2025
Not even gift cards are safe from scammers
27 mins; December 15, 2025
Tip of the iceberg’: Human trafficking in Canada much worse than stats show
20 mins; December 13, 2025
Beware: These billboards are watching you
23 mins; December 12, 2025
Should Ontario sell its stash of U.S. booze and give the cash to charity?
20 mins; December 11, 2025
Holy Mackinaw! Leafs broadcasting legend Joe Bowen stops by our podcast
34 mins; December 10, 2025
Do you play in a lottery group? Keep good records
25 mins; December 08, 2025
How is it even possible to shoplift $1.3M worth of booze from the LCBO?
22 mins; December 05, 2025
Your grocery bill is going to keep climbing
23 mins; December 04, 2025
'500 patients a day? Audit uncovers some fishy billing by Ontario doctors'
22 mins; December 03, 2025
Pet raccoon? Don’t trash the idea until you watch this
13 mins; December 02, 2025
What we discovered about the long-term care homes in your community
18 mins; December 01, 2025
Your local grocery store won’t be forced to collect empties after all
20 mins; November 28, 2025
‘Nothing has changed’: New data, same old problems with hospital wait times
21 mins; November 27, 2025
A polar vortex is on the way! Here’s everything you need to know
30 mins; November 26, 2025
‘It’s time to admit what you did’: Who was driving the truck that killed Loni Chum?
22 mins; November 25, 2025
In trade war with U.S., Canada is winning the battle for tourists
29 mins; November 24, 2025
Dalton McGuinty has a book full of advice for every politician in Canada
39 mins; November 21, 2025
Why communities everywhere are banning candy tossing at parades
21 mins; November 20, 2025
Cloned meat could be coming to a grocery store near you — without labels
22 mins; November 19, 2025
Why we’re asking you to help fund our investigative journalism
25 mins; November 18, 2025
How fraudsters cashed in on the legacy of a beloved Canadian artist
21 mins; November 17, 2025
50-year mortgage? Don’t bank on Trump’s big idea coming here
23 mins; November 14, 2025
This Ontario man says ChatGPT sent him spiralling into ‘AI psychosis’
41 mins; November 13, 2025
Another day, another record-breaking fentanyl bust
23 mins; November 12, 2025
Why Canada got publicly shamed for having so many measles cases
30 mins; November 11, 2025
Money questions? The Wealthy Barber still has all the answers you need
28 mins; November 10, 2025
Is a Hwy. 401 tunnel even possible? The answer will cost taxpayers $9.1M
19 mins; November 07, 2025
This is what Mark Carney’s budget means for you
23 mins; November 06, 2025
In the fight against dementia, this will be a ‘transformational decade’
32 mins; November 05, 2025
Should cigarette-style warning labels be mandatory on all alcohol?
34 mins; November 04, 2025
AI is going to steal your job — or set you up for a life of long weekends
20 mins; November 03, 2025
OK Blue Jays, let’s…get this done and start celebrating
22 mins; October 31, 2025
What’s next for Canada Post? We’re starting to find out
15 mins; October 30, 2025
Who is Pete Hoekstra, the Trump diplomat furious with Doug Ford?
18 mins; October 29, 2025
Deadline looms for grocery stores to start accepting your empties
12 mins; October 28, 2025