Monthly Archives: October 2006
A Gunman Attacks Students in Montreal
On September 14, a gunman walked into Dawson College in Montreal and opened fire. One student was killed and 19 others were injured. The gunman killed himself. In this News in Review story we’ll retrace the events of that tragic day. We’ll look at who the gunman was and what might have led him to commit such a senseless and violent act. We’ll also examine Canada’s gun laws and whether anything could have been done to prevent the tragedy. (Length: 15:24)
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A Canadian Rides the Shuttle into Space
In early September the shuttle Atlantis blasted into space with a Canadian on board. Astronaut Steve MacLean and other crew members installed a giant solar panel on the orbiting International Space Station. In this News in Review story we’ll take a close look at one of the most complex missions in shuttle history. We’ll also look at the career of Steve MacLean and his long wait to return to space. (Length: 12:57)
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Canada Hosts World AIDS Conference
In mid-August 2006, thousands of delegates from all over the world attended an International AIDS Conference in Toronto. They discussed new ways to try to prevent and treat the deadly epidemic. They also called on governments to do more to help the millions of people who are living and dying with AIDS. In this News in Review story we’ll look at some of highlights of the AIDS Conference and at some of the challenges that lie ahead. (Length: 14:17)
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9/11: The Day that Changed the World
On September 11, 2006, the world marked the fifth anniversary of a deadly attack on the United States. On that day in 2001, a group of Al Qaeda terrorists flew three airliners into buildings in New York and Washington. A fourth hijacked plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Almost 3 000 people, including 24 Canadians, were killed. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how the attack, and the U.S. response, helped change our world forever. (Length: 11:25)
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