The surprising sleeper of the film season Argo went on to win the Academy Award for best picture in 2013. But there was more Canadian involvement in that story than Ben Affleck’s film revealed. In fact, without the Canadians, the rescue may never have happened. Here is the real story of Argo. (Length: 17:49)
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How Facebook Changed the World
It began as a college dorm project, but Facebook is now an international giant. It has more than half a billion users, and Canadians are among its biggest fans. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the rise of the social media giant and at the many ways it is changing the world. (Length: 14:19)
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Egypt and the Days of Anger
In late January a popular revolt erupted in Egypt. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets to demand the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. When Mubarak refused, violent clashes broke out and the country descended into a near state of anarchy. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why so many Egyptians want change and where their revolt could lead. (Length: 13:51)
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WikiLeaks and the Information War
WikiLeaks is a website that publishes “secret” government or corporate information. In this News in Review story we examine the controversy over the release by WikiLeaks of hundreds of classified U.S. documents, as well as the role of its founder and editor-in-chief, Julian Assange.
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The Internet: Forty Years Later
It’s been forty years since the Internet was born. Since then it has revolutionized our world. But it has also brought with it a host of new problems. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the birth of the Internet, and examine some issues that are clouding its future.
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The Decline of the Traditional Media
Newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations have been hit hard by the economic recession. Advertising revenues have plummeted, and the so-called traditional media are losing ground to new media. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how newspapers and other old media are struggling to survive. We’ll also examine what a new media world might look like. (Length: 15:15)
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A Community Fights Gangs and Guns
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Although crime rates in Canada have been going down, gang violence has been increasing. In many Canadian cities young gang members with guns have become a deadly problem. They are not only killing each other, but sometimes innocent people are caught in the crossfire. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how gangs and guns turned an Alberta community into a war zone and how the community fought back.
The Seven Wonders of Canada
This summer the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation organized a contest to come up with the Seven Wonders of Canada. Canadians were invited to submit their nominations, and they responded in overwhelming numbers. More than 18 000 nominations were received and hundreds of thousands of Canadians voted for their choices. For this News in Review story we’ll look at the contest and how a panel of judges came up with their Seven Wonders. (Length: 14:53)
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Fashion and the Dangerously Thin
Obesity is a major problem in Canada. But while shedding a few pounds can
sometimes be a healthy choice, being too thin can be bad for you. Doctors have
been noticing an increase in eating disorders, and some of them blame the fashion
industry. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how the industry has been
accused of sending out the wrong message by using super-thin models. (Length: 12:30)
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Repression and Fear in Russia
When the Soviet Union collapsed many hoped that freedom would replace repression in the new Russia. But in recent years those hopes have been dashed. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been cracking down on his opponents. We’ll also examine how his government uses fear and the media to make sure only its message is heard. (Length: 16:27)
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