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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.

More than gold at stake

Canadian mining companies operating overseas are under the microscope for allegedly breaking human rights and environmental laws. A member of parliament says the federal government has a role to play to ensure these firms exercise corporate social responsibility.

Mar
5

Aboriginal students benefit from Martin’s surplus

No golf or Florida condos for this former prime minister. He’s spending his retirement using his money and influence to help aboriginal students in ways he couldn’t as a politician.

Mar
5

Next steps for Haiti

The Canadian military has begun pulling out of Haiti and while emergency relief efforts will continue, aid organizations are already pondering what will come next.

Mar
5

Sealing the deal on a new delicacy

Hunters from the East Coast and the Arctic have been feasting on seals for centuries. There's growing interest in marketing seal meat nationally, but some obstacles must still be overcome. 

Feb
12

Top Secret contributions

Canadian winter athletes are heading to Vancouver with better prospects of reaching the podium. Researchers from universities and institutions across the country are hoping the contributions from the Top Secret program will make a difference.

Feb
12

PODCAST: Labour pains

Maternal health issues in Canada go far beyond morning sickness. Women are dealing with serious health and emotional problems during pregnancy and after giving birth. 

Feb
12
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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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