News in review

April 2013 full guide

bonel — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:16:39 +0000

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The Pope: Resignation and Election 2013

bonel — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:15:33 +0000

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)

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Argo: The Real Canadian Story

bonel — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:13:47 +0000

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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BlackBerry Fights Back

bonel — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:10:48 +0000

After years of declining market share, the makers of the popular BlackBerry launch a new product to reinvigorate the company. We go behind the scenes in the days leading up to the launch to see the strategy and how they hope to pull it off. (Length: 15:45)

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U.S. Gun Debate

bonel — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:07:49 +0000

The city of Chicago saw more than 500 murders in 2012. Most of those crimes were committed by people with guns. We look at why guns are so readily available in the U.S. and examine whether Canada is any different. (Length: 14:00)

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March 2013 full guide

bonel — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:00:55 +0000

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Idle No More: A Protest for Aboriginal Rights

bonel — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:59:34 +0000

What began as an online conversation about native rights quickly put Canada into the international spotlight as a movement called Idle No More popped up across the country. It was prompted by the federal government introducing Bill C-45 which would have a significant impact on the lives of indigenous peoples. (Length: 18:49)

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Flu Season: Winter’s Nasty Blow

bonel — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:57:43 +0000

Along with cold, ice and snow the arrival of winter also ushers in flu season. People across the country and around the world are hit every year by the flu bug. But how bad was it this year and what can be done about it? (Length: 14:02)

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The Human Brain: Unravelling the Mysteries

bonel — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:47:30 +0000

This two-part story looks at recent advancements in brain research. Canadian scientists are at the forefront of developments that focus on understanding what motivates human behaviour. (Length: 16:51)

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Super Rich: Decline of the U.S. Middle Class

bonel — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:33:13 +0000

It’s called The American Dream — a long held belief that if you work hard enough and long enough you can be successful. But that dream is no longer possible for many Americans and Keith Boag explains why. (Length: 12:39)

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