# Big Headlines: Canadian broadcasting icon Lloyd Robertson passes away and top Canada-U.S. trade officials return to Washington

An episode of [The Big Story](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1399721065), 5 Aug 2026, 7:21.

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Plus: An Ontario city deals with the impact of historic floods, wildfire damage in B.C. is assessed with hot days in the forecast, Canadians look at cutting back their insurance to save money in the short term, and how will Israel and Hamas resolve their stalemate on the road to peace in Gaza? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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