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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.
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Several years of dry conditions have Alberta facing a potential drought not seen in a generation, with tinder-dry grasslands and forests threatening farms, the water supply, and raising fears about fires, prompting officials to take measures to mitigate water shortages, Tyler Dawson discusses why Alberta is so dry and what officials are doing to try to mitigate any water shortages.
Background reading: Alberta’s drought shaping up to be ‘worse than we saw in the 1920s, 1930s’
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The parents of a young University of Victoria student who died from a fatal overdose in a university residence are seeking answers and changes, citing concerns about the handling of the 911 call and the delay in administering Naloxone. Vancouver Sun reporter Lori Culbert discusses the events surrounding the student's death, the perceived systemic failures, and the responses from the university and provincial government.
Background reading: B.C. promising changes after preventable overdose death of University of Victoria student
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Nearly 50 years after two teen girls and two women were killed in the Calgary area, RCMP in Alberta say they’ve identified the man responsible.
Police say Gary Allen Srery entered Canada after a violent past in the U.S. and committed the killings. He died while serving a sentence for rape in Idaho.
Edmonton Journal courts and crime reporter Jonny Wakefield and Calgary Herald reporter Steven Wilhelm join the podcast to discuss the murders, how police used genetic genealogy to link Srery to the crimes, why police say there could be more victims, and what the break in the case means to families.
Background reading: RCMP link Calgary murders to American suspected serial killer who died in prison; believe there are more victims
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In the UK or Australia, political leaders often lose their positions during party crises. However, in Canada, it's typically the voters who decide a leader's fate. National Post columnist Tristin Hopper speaks with Dave Breakenridge about why Canadian parties tend to stick with struggling leaders and the implications for Justin Trudeau amid declining polls.
Background reading: Why Canadian prime ministers always stay well past their expiration date
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The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, a major Canadian infrastructure project, cleared a significant hurdle despite numerous delays and legal challenges. Now federally owned, the project aims to transport bitumen from Alberta to the west coast. Calgary Herald columnist Chris Varcoe discusses with Dave Breakenridge the economic implications for Canada and Alberta, the project's troubled progress, and its impact on future infrastructure projects.
Background reading:Varcoe: 'We landed the plane': Inside the story of turbulence and triumph to complete the Trans Mountain expansion
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A Toronto man was jailed for over two years on human smuggling accusations before being released on bail and finding out at his trial that his charges had been dropped. Freelance reporter Luc Rinaldi joins the show to discuss the police's focus on him, the lengthy pre-trial detention, and the impact on his life in Canada.
Background reading:The RCMP said he was a sex-trafficking kingpin. 'They destroyed my life'
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In an update to the sensational gold heist at Toronto's Pearson airport, where over $20 million in gold was stolen from an Air Canada cargo facility, significant arrests have now been made across Canada and the U.S. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins the show to discuss how police made breaks in the case, ties between the heist and allegations of gun smuggling, and what happened with all that gold.
Background reading: Toronto airport gold heist loot was melted in a forge in local jewelry store's basement
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The Trudeau government introduced a new budget focused on affordability and appealing to younger Canadians, accompanied by increased spending and debt. Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joined the show to discuss its outreach to Millennials and Gen Z, its shortcomings, and criticism from traditionally Liberal supporters.
Background reading:LILLEY: Key architects of past Liberal budgets slam Trudeau's latest
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Last week, a foreign interference inquiry concluded after two weeks of testimony from MPs, intelligence officers, and even the Prime Minister, investigating potential foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections. Catherine Levesque from the National Post discussed the inquiry's findings on Chinese interference and the government's response to external threats on a recent show.
Background reading: Five big takeaways from Justin Trudeau’s testimony about foreign interference
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The federal government announced plans to significantly increase military spending, aiming to expand the Canadian Forces and invest in new equipment. David Pugliese of the Ottawa Citizen joined the show to discuss the budget details, the equipment to be purchased, and how this aligns with allies' expectations on military expenditure.
Background reading:Liberal government defence policy boosts military spending, commits to new purchases of helicopters, missiles, aircraft
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This April 8th, a total solar eclipse will captivate parts of North America, particularly Ontario and Quebec, with other regions observing a partial eclipse. Montreal Gazette's Susan Schwartz joins the show to discuss the widespread excitement and influx of visitors eager to experience this rare event.
Background reading: Why the April 8 solar eclipse is totally a big deal
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Two years post-launch, B.C.'s "safer supply" program, aimed to curb the overdose crisis, faces scrutiny from Auditor General Michael Pickup for issues with transparency, access, and potential drug diversion. Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the AG's findings, recommendations, and the political response in B.C.
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The "Online Harms Act," a new federal legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content, introduces harsh penalties for severe offenders and raises concerns about its impact on freedom of expression, as discussed by National Post political reporter Catherine Lévesque with host Dave Breakenridge.
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Homelessness and homeless encampments are a major issue in many Canadian centres. Ottawa Citizen reporter Andrew Duffy and 10/3 host Dave Breakenridge, explore the diverse causes, municipal responses, government efforts, and the potential benefits of examining international solutions.
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Court documents reveal that five Canadians were charged in a massive FBI drug operation, which took down over a dozen alleged traffickers based on the work of an informant who infiltrated the senior ranks.
National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss his investigation.
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Explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift have reignited the discussion around the nefarious uses of this emerging technology.
It has raised questions about how prevalent the problem is, and whether legislation is strong enough to address it.
National Post reporter Chris Knight joins the show to discuss cases in Canada, why this is a growing problem, and whether our current laws need to evolve with the technology.
Background reading: Canadians have very limited options if fake explicit photos end up on social media
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Tragedy has struck a small Manitoba community with the deaths of five people.
A woman, a teen girl and three small children were all killed over the weekend, and the partner of the woman and father of the three kids has been charged in their deaths.
Winnipeg Sun reporter Glen Dawkins joins the show to discuss how the investigation unfolded, what police are saying about the case, and what the reaction has been in the community.
Background reading: Manitoba man charged with murder in deaths of common-law partner, children and teen
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After weeks of speculation about developments in the case, London police have spoken publicly about its investigation into sexual assault allegations against members of Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team.
Five players from that squad have been charged, two years after revelations of a stalled investigation and a lawsuit settled out of court.
London Free-Press reporter Dale Carruthers joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the history of the case, why we’re seeing charges now, and what police had to say about the six-year delay.
Background reading: London police chief apologizes to complainant, defends Hockey Canada probe
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Canada is a big importer of illicit drugs, but many Canadians might not know that we’re also sending shipments of drugs like methamphetamines overseas, to Australia and elsewhere in the south Pacific.
This is being driven by gangs in Canada, but also Canadians overseas who are highly ranked in drug trafficking networks.
Vancouver Sun crime reporter Kim Bolan joins the show to discuss her investigation into Canadian gangs’ involvement in international drug trafficking networks, what authorities in other countries have to say about the problem, and the human toll once these drugs hit the streets.
Background reading: B.C. gangsters at the centre of a global drug trade
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Critics of the Liberals’ handling of the Freedom Convoy and its occupation of downtown Ottawa in 2022 were handed some vindication this week.
The Federal Court of Canada has ruled that the Trudeau government’s use of the Emergencies Act was unconstitutional.
National Post political reporter Chris Nardi joins the show to discuss why the court ruled against the Liberals, whether it opens the government to other legal action, and why the government is looking to appeal the ruling.
Background reading: Court rules Liberals' use of Emergencies Act was unjustified, unreasonable
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cancer screenings ignored, overdoses rising, harmful lockdowns continuing for no reason and these guys are talking about the arts. Canada has no conservative mainstream media, clearly.
People in Ontario are being laughed at. The world knows our government policy caused long term care deaths, they know our government is pretending covid is a threat to healthy young people to divert attention from their failures, just as New York State tried. This bureaucracy here has been one of the worst in North America. Over the next decade, you will all get what you deserve. But if you think people around the world in likeminded nations are over-exagering covid dangers like our experts are, you are delusional. Florida won covid, we lost. We are failures, losers and failures. The gig is up, the truth is here.
just like during the Iraq war, the media is out of touch.
that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard lol "Trumpism" give me a break .
it's premature to consider a Biden Presidency . 1 , next Presidency is only certified December 14th , 2 . Trump has a few legal battles with the claims of fraud and 100 + signed affidavits claiming they witnessed illegal activities . calling Biden President Elect is simply just un-factual .
This is a great podcast for Canadians looking for an unbiased source of current news.
Trudeau was unfit to lead in 2015, and the past four years proves it. A weak, inexperienced "leader" who will do as the globalists tell him. Macron the same. He is a fraud and does put Canad's interests first. This is why he needs to go.
Loved you as a guest host! Thanks for providing consistent greatness at 10/3
I though this was going to explain why... but all we got was "I dont know! I didn't look into that. I dont know!"
this guy's bias is blatant. 🤨