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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.

Mind and prejudice

Canada's emergency rooms are set up to handle crises. But people with mental illness say this is where they experience some of the most hurtful discrimination.

Nov
20

Digging up dirt on Canada’s green burials

Organic food. Hybrid cars. Home composts. Canadians have been quick to embrace all things environmentally friendly.  So why aren't they dying to make the next move towards a natural end? 

Nov
20

PODCAST: Turning the tide

The new Canadian NEPTUNE ocean floor observatory will provide the earliest warning yet of tsunamis to come.

Nov
6

The gift of life goes on trial

Five players in one court case are fighting over rewriting the rules for gay blood donors in Canada.

Oct
23

PODCAST: Prostitution: No sexy solution

The debate over decriminalizing prostitution is back on the front burner with a recent court challenge to Canada's sex-for-sale laws by three women in the trade.

Oct
23

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.

Apr
1
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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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