In early February, Pope Benedict XVI announced he would be retiring as head of the Roman Catholic Church. The announcement came as a surprise to those both inside and outside Vatican City. With extreme haste, the church moved to elect a new pope. And on March 13, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Bergoglio, became Pope Francis. (Length: 14:45)
Category Archives: Society & Social Issues
U.S. Gun Debate
Super Rich: Decline of the U.S. Middle Class
Foreign Workers: Who Gets In?
Canada has been a destination for immigrants since the 1800s, and it’s something we’ve always been proud of as a nation. But now some of those immigrants are being accused of coming in and displacing Canadian workers, specifically taking jobs for lower pay. That’s got some Canadian workers mad. (Length: 16:45)
Hoaxes and Pranks: When the Joke Turns Tragic
Some Montreal students were a YouTube hit after creating a realistic looking video of an eagle seemingly snatching a child and trying to fly away. A short time later, another prank or hoax led to the death of a nurse in London. Where do we draw the line when making things up in the name of entertainment? (Length: 12:47)
Rob Ford: Toronto’s Controversial Mayor
Learning from the Death of Amanda Todd
Ontario Teachers & Democratic Rights
Is it a violation of constitutional rights, or the necessary action of a government in a time of severe fiscal restraint? In early September, Dalton McGuinty’s government bypassed the traditional collective-bargaining process and legislated a new agreement into force for Ontario teachers’ unions. This News in Review story examines the controversial Bill 115 that enforces a wage freeze for Ontario teachers and restricts their right to strike. (Length: 14:42)
Lance Armstrong: Hero or Villain?
Lance Armstrong’s legacy of beating testicular cancer and winning an unprecedented seven Tour de France races has been on the line in recent years with persistent allegations that he used performance-enhancing drugs. This News in Review story explores the most recent of these allegations and Armstrong’s decision to give up the fight against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. (Length: 16:01)
Colorado Shooting Rampage
As hundreds of moviegoers enjoyed a midnight showing of the latest Batman movie in Aurora, Colorado, James Holmes is alleged to have walked into the theatre and opened fire on the crowd. Twelve people were killed and nearly sixty injured. This News in Review story looks at the aftermath of the horrific incident and the issue of gun violence in the U.S. (Length: 18:15)