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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. Cure for the common galleryHigh school students from across Canada have created their own miniature art exhibits with the help of six galleries and museums. The project aims to get students interested in museums and curating through social media. Mar 19 Mapping Canada’s NorthThe temperature isn't the only thing heating up in the Arctic. Five countries have claims in the region, but what does Canada own? Mar 19 More than gold at stakeCanadian 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 PODCAST: Canola in conflictCanadian canola crushing plants must improve their sanitation standards if they want to continue exporting south of the border. Jan 29 PODCAST: Capital closetThere are some openly gay politicians on the Hill, but others keep their sexuality a secret. Capital News Online asked three experts what the media should do when a story could "out" a public figure. Mar 19 PODCAST: Troubled watersThe Great Lakes aren't doing so... well, great. Canada's action plan to revitalize the waters just doesn't compare to the American pledge of US$2.2 billion for the cause. Mar 5 |
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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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