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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.

The road to prosecution

Six years ago, Zahra Kazemi was beaten to death in an Iranian prison. Today, her son Stephan is fighting both the Iranian government and a Canadian law to get his mother the justice she deserves.

Dec
4

Sea lice hurting B.C. salmon

Scientists are saying British Columbia's fish farms are perfect breeding grounds for sea lice, which are killing wild salmon. The scientists' concerns have fallen on deaf ears so far, at both the provincial and federal levels of government.

Apr
1

As others see us

Canadian journalists aren't the only ones covering events on the Hill.  What do reporters from Moscow and Beijing make of the spectacle of Canadian politics?

Dec
4

Space: What is it good for?

With millions invested in space technology, Canada is responsible for groundbreaking robotics, medical research — and even a little clowning around.

Oct
2

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

Passport requirement could hit Canada hard

As the U.S. moves to require passports for Americans returning home, Canadian officials worry the the Canadian tourism industry will be affected most when the law takes effect later this year.

Apr
3
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Multimedia

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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