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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Hurricane Igor hits Newfoundland
In late September, Hurricane Igor swept across Newfoundland. Powerful winds and heavy rains damaged hundreds of homes, swept away roads and bridges, and cut off some communities from the rest of the province. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the storm, the damage, and the long road to recovery.
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Canada’s New Governor General
On October 1, 2010, David Johnston was sworn in as the 28th Governor General of Canada. In this News in Review story we’ll look at his installation, and at his long and accomplished career.
We’ll also examine some of the challenges facing the new Governor General, and ask him how he plans to deal with them.
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Afghanistan: A Frontline Report
Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan is scheduled to end in July 2011. Some Canadians want that mission to continue, but how successful has it been? In this News in Review story we’ll go on a six-day patrol with the soldiers of Delta Company, and show you what kind of challenges and dangers they must confront.
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BPA: the chemical inside us
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a controversial chemical that is found in everything from plastic water bottles to tin cans. According to a recent study it’s also in nine out of ten Canadians.This month we examine how it gets into our bodies, and explore the debate over whether or not it’s a health risk.
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