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First Nations franchise: Buying in or selling out?

Fifty years after First Nations were granted the right to vote in Canada, voter turn out on reserves is still lower than the national average by 14 per cent, according to survey data from the 2008 federal election.

Canadian telecom’s big cell-out

The government is opening the national telecommuncations industry to foreign investment, which could mean good things for Canadians' cell phone bills and services.

Mar
19

Coming to a television near you, maybe

Al Jazeera English was supposed to reach cable and satellite networks in Canada by February. A month later, Canadians are left wondering, why the delay?

Mar
19

Mapping Canada’s North

The temperature isn't the only thing heating up in the Arctic. Five countries have claims in the region, but what does Canada own?

Mar
19

25 years later, Rick Hansen’s dream still in motion

When Rick Hansen set out on his Man in Motion World Tour, his goal was simply to raise awareness for spinal cord injury. Twenty five years later, the legacy of his marathon continues. 

Mar
19

PODCAST: Capital closet

There are some openly gay politicians on the Hill, but others keep their sexuality a secret. Capital News Online asked three experts what the media should do when a story could "out" a public figure.

Mar
19

Cure for the common gallery

High school students from across Canada have created their own miniature art exhibits with the help of six galleries and museums. The project aims to get students interested in museums and curating through social media.

Mar
19
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Cancer in the Crosshairs

Researchers in Ottawa are working on a cancer therapy that is safe for humans, but deadly for cancer cells. The new experimental procedure injects viruses into the body to seek and destroy cancer cells, leaving healthy ones safe and sound. The discovery may mean we are one step closer in the race to cure cancer.

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Getting into the Gallery

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The Parliamentary Press Gallery has been active almost as long as Parliament itself. The gallery is responsible for deciding which reporters have access to covering politics in the House of Commons. With its rich history on the Hill, the gallery has taken its time adapting to changes in the media landscape. One of the most contentious questions over the years? Who has what it takes to join the exclusive press club.

Apr
1

Editor’s Notebook

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Editor: Adam Stanley

Managing Editor: Julia Kent

Associate Producer: Deyra Fontaine

Multimedia Producer: Maureen Lawlor 

Podcast Producer: Laura Marrast

Apr
1
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