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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.

Battling bio-crime on campus

Universities are scrambling to comply with new regulations designed to keep dangerous pathogens from falling into the wrong hands. But smaller schools are grappling with the costs.  

Oct
2

Public Safety clashes with CRTC over warning systems

Canada has no national alerting system to warn the public in case of an emergency, but by the end of next year there may be two systems in place.

Apr
3

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

Same offences, different consequences

The Department of Justice has proposed changes to the Youth Criminal Justice Act that critics say place punishment for someahead of the potential for rehabilitation.

Apr
1

Wedding bells chime to avoid deportation

It is easier than you would think for immigrants anxious to stay in Canada to participate in a marriage of convenience to ensure their resident status.

Apr
3

CBC, do uCopy?

Bloggers are a buzz over iCopyright, CBC's online content licensing system. Fees are meant to protect copyrighted material, but has the CBC gone too far?

Feb
12
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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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