When the NHL locked out its players in the fall of 2012, many people thought yet another hockey season would be lost. But after months of tense negotiations, a new labour agreement was reached early in 2013. We look at the bargaining process and the key players behind the deal. (Length: 17:59)
Category Archives: Sports
Canada’s Soccer Fixing Scandal
Soccer has become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years. Millions of Canadians watch what’s known as “The Beautiful Game” online and on television. This means big business — and big betting — both here and around the world. News in Review follows the story of an international match-fixing syndicate operating in the semi-professional Canadian Soccer League and a scandal that led to criminal charges in Germany. (Length: 14:24)
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)
The Vancouver Hockey Riot
In June of last year hundreds of hockey fans rioted in the streets of Vancouver, causing millions of dollars in damages. Since then police have been busy tracking down those responsible. In this News in Review story we revisit this event, looking at the progress of the police investigation, how the community is dealing with the aftermath, and why some young people engage in violent group behavior. (Length: 15:06)
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The Vancouver Riot: What Went Wrong?
Last June, a riot erupted in downtown Vancouver after that city’s hockey team lost the last game of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Hundreds of mostly young people went on a rampage, fighting with each other, setting fires, and looting stores. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the riot and what a recent report had to say about what went wrong. (Length: 14:21)
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Hockey and the Concussion Debate
A serious injury to an NHL superstar has focused attention on the problem of concussions. New studies have shown that concussions can damage the brain and have serious long-term effects. In this News in Review story we’ll look at those findings and how they have reignited the debate about fighting and hockey. (Length: 13:34)
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K’naan: A Canadian Sings for the World
He was born in the war ravaged African country of Somalia. As a teenager in he survived the mean streets in Toronto. Now K’naan is a global singing sensation, and his song, Wavin’ Flag, is the official song of this summer’s world soccer championship in South Africa. In this News in Review story we’ll go on the road with K’naan, and ask him how his turbulent life has influenced his music and his message.
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Taking the Violence out of Hockey
In early March, National Hockey League managers met to discuss how to cut down on violent behaviour that can seriously injure players. But violence in hockey isn’t just an NHL problem. It’s a problem in smaller
leagues all over Canada. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why hockey can be so dangerous, and what’s being done to make the game safer.
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The Road to the Winter Olympics
This month Canada will play host to the world when the Winter Olympics open in Vancouver. During the Games the spotlight will be on the athletes. But it has taken years of work by thousands of Canadians to prepare for the event. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the long road to the Winter Games, the challenges, and the controversies.
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Hockey Players and Life Lessons
In Vancouver, police have come up with a new way to teach kids about the danger of drugs. They have enlisted the help of some hockey players and some of the drug addicted residents of the city’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. In this News in Review story we’ll show you what happened when the two groups came together and what the police are trying to achieve. (Length: 12:52)
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