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Prison farms facing execution

Canada's new public safety minister is carrying on with the closure of Canada's six prison farms. This is another blow in the battle to save the farms.

Heftier price for cheap shots on the ice

Renewed concern over violence in hockey has made its way onto the federal stage. Recent examples of severe violence on the ice has led to calls to revamp the rulebook and bring in the Criminal Code.

Feb
12

The not-so-green truth about Olympic snow

The Olympic Committee says the Vancouver 2010 games will be one of the greenest in history. But some experts say the process of artificial snow making is not so green after all.

Jan
29

Get your tickets here

Olympic ticket scalping is such big business that even VANOC is getting in on the game. But ticket holders are still worried they won't be able to find buyers before the Games begin.

Jan
29

Lessons learned mean better relief for Haiti

Canada's response to the tsunami that destroyed much of South Asia's coast five years ago is teaching NGOs that working together produces better results.

Jan
29

PODCAST: Canola in conflict

Canadian canola crushing plants must improve their sanitation standards if they want to continue exporting south of the border.

Jan
29

Stolen lives

New laws targeting identity theft, the fastest growing crime in North America, came into effect in January. Ottawa residents Lana and Jack Bogart share their story of losing it all.

Jan
29
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Hillbilly Heroin

Oxycontin can give a higher high than heroin and lasts longer. This prescription drug is growing in popularity on the streets and addicts are taking more extreme measures to find their next fix.

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Mortgages made safe

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Low interest rates and high demand are fuelling Canada's red-hot housing market. To protect home owners from getting burned when interest rates go up, the federal government announced tighter restrictions on mortgage qualifications. Soon, borrowers must qualify for a minimum five-year fixed-rate mortgage, mitigating the risk of foreclosure by low-interest bargain hunters. Will your homebuyer's budget make the cut?

Mar
5

Editor’s Notebook

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Editor: Sabina Lam

Managing Editor: Natalia Peart

Associate Producer: Erika Gilbert

Mar
5
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