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Apr 2024
1h 38m

The search for Canada’s greatest song

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An accountant explains what the capital gains changes mean for you (1:54)

Guest: John Oakey, Vice President of Taxation, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, 


With Passover set to begin, families of Gaza hostages try to stay optimistic (17:01) 

Guest: Maya Roman, family member of current and former hostages 


The search for Canada’s greatest song (32:12)

Guest: Craig Baird, host of the podcast Canadian History Ehx


'Celebrity' seal back on Victoria-area beach after fourth relocation (56:39)

Guest: Morgan Van Kirk, fishery officer, Department of Fisheries and Oceans


Ocean heat is driving a global coral bleaching event, and it could be the worst on record (1:05:44)

Guest: Derek Manzello, Coral Reef Watch coordinator, NOAA  


Were Toronto banks infiltrated by a notorious mafia group? (1:19:58)

Guest: Jared Ferrie, Senior Editor, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

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