The Big Story

Plus: The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash is one step closer to deportation, investigators continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, Superbowl Sunday, and the PWHL's impact on the Olympics.

There was no such thing as the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, but as the 2026 Winter Games kicks off in Milano Cortina, we're about to enter a new era of women's hockey. Teams now have the resources, coaches, and funding necessary to adequately support professional hockey. And not to mention the game itself - viewers will see a whole new side of the show on the ice. Host Catherine Jette speaks to Daniella Ponticelli, play-by-play sports broadcaster for the PWHL, and is among the first women to call the play-by-play for Olympic hockey. The two discuss the growth the league has experienced over the past two years, and how this new era of women's sports will ignite future generations of hopeful athletes.

Plus: A former Prime Minster speaks out, Guthrie's plea for the return of her abducted mother, obstacles for Team Canada at the Winter Games, and are you saving enough for retirement.

Retirement is not what it used to be – for a variety of reasons. A recent survey from the Bank of Montreal suggests it’s becoming more difficult for Canadians to save like their parents did. Is that true? Host Kris McCusker speaks to John Sacke, Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager for BMO Private Wealth about new trends - both the good and bad - and how young Canadians can capitalize to avoid making the same mistakes as their parents.

Plus: New developments in the desperate search for the mother of a 'Today Show' host, Canadians support more Chinese EVs to be sold in this country, the Winter Games get underway in Italy, and a Canadian dog wins best in show.

It was another dumping of Epstein files from the US Department of Justice this past week, this time releasing some three million pages of material from their investigations. And as the chunky, black blocks continue to make their way through the documents, so do names of some of the most powerful men in the world. In a stunning update, the Clintons have now agreed to testify in Congress in regards to allegations that connect the couple to the convicted sex offender. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Sarah Sahagian and Sadaf Ahsan, journalists and hosts of The Reheat, to break down the updates (or lack thereof) from the latest round of Epstein files, and to discuss what we could see unfold.

Plus: Officials continue to search for the mother of a Today Show host, tributes are pouring in after three junior hockey players in Alberta were killed in a crash, the Winter Olympics are fast approaching, and at what point does Alberta Separatism become a threat to national sovereignty?

The future of Alberta could either help strengthen Canadian interprovincial trade or mark a new chapter in America's history. Either way, the roadmap to the outcome has put our country's sovereignty at a threat. So much so that BC Premier David Eby called out separatists who went to the White House in recent weeks as 'treasonous'. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, however, struggled to denounce their actions out of fear of losing her voter base. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Alberta NDP Leader, Naheed Nenshi, to break down Smith's current balancing act, how provincial politics plays a role in the future of Canada's sovereignty, and what he believes Ottawa should do to prevent the potential of foreign interference from south of the border.

Plus: Groundhog Day 2026, Ottawa's plans for GST relief is set to cost $12.4 billion over 5 years, preparations are underway for a space launch, and is Canada being impacted by the ICE raids

Almost a month after the fatal shooting of US citizen, Renee Good in Minneapolis, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers continue to disrupt and terrorize communities across Minnesota - and the US at large. And as Canada finds its footing with new international allies and trading partners, our relationship with our closest neighbour has never been more delicate than right now, especially considering the close-to 900km border we share with the state of Minnesota. Host Richard Southern speaks to Patrick Lennox, national security expert and author of 'At Home and Abroad: The Canada–US Relationship and Canada's Place in the World'. The two discuss how the ICE raids and protests in the US could affect Canadian politics, and what our leaders should be doing in the wake of the violence and fatalities.