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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-outThe government is opening the national telecommuncations industry to foreign investment, which could mean good things for Canadians' cell phone bills and services. Mar 19 Who’s that in the back?The spotlight shines on cabinet ministers, but backbench MPs work hard in their shadows. Dec 4 Coming to terms with the SenateThe Canadian Senate hasn't changed much since Confederation, but it may be getting a major overhaul. Bill S-7 proposes an eight year term limit for senators, a far cry from senator-for-life. Dec 4 Sealing the deal on a new delicacyHunters 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 Vaccinating against Olympic feverAthletes' years of training — and perhaps even the Winter Games themselves — could be for nothing if there is an H1N1 outbreak in the Olympic Village. Coaches and organizers are doing all they can to prevent the worst-case scenario. 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 CrosshairsResearchers 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. Video
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