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Send in the drones

2013-04-05T16:30:04Z

Who watches the watchmen in the sky?

Farm to Fork

2013-04-05T16:29:47Z

Do you know where your food comes from? In a move that is being welcomed by local Ontario farmers, a provincial bill is trying to bring more local food to your dinner table. Reporter Kelsey Johnson has the story.

Illegal nuptials

2013-04-05T16:29:47Z

Canada is cracking down on immigration marriage fraud with new legislation that came into effect this year. While some say the new laws are protecting Canadians, others are more skeptical about who it's actually helping.

Should political parties partner in Canadian elections?

2013-04-05T16:29:24Z

Recent leadership races have become platforms to promote cross-party cooperation in Canada. Liberal leadership candidate Joyce Murray is the latest politician to campaign for the cause. Capital News Online explores the pros and cons of cooperation.

Cyberbullying legislation loses support

2013-04-05T16:28:47Z

A private member's bill aiming to punish online bullies is losing support as experts urge for prevention, not prison.

Podcast: The Harper government and the art of spin control

2013-04-05T16:27:27Z

All governments brand themselves to present a certain image and evoke certain feelings in voters, but the Conservative government's current branding exercise is drawing ire from some critics.

Subsidized funerals on the table for seniors

2013-04-05T16:26:08Z

Funerals can be costly for Canadian seniors and their families. An NDP private member's bill wants to amend the Old Age Security Act to allow certain low-income seniors to withdraw a maximum of $2,500 from an RRSP to pre-pay for funeral arrangements.

Podcast: Trudeau Triumphant?

2013-03-22T18:00:09Z

The federal Liberals will elect a new party leader on April 14. With Marc Garneau out of the race, experts are calling it a coronation for Justin Trudeau.

Harsher punishments for mentally ill offenders are counterproductive, say experts

2013-03-22T17:59:14Z

As part of its tough-on-crime agenda, the Conservative government has proposed new legislation to create harsher punishments for mentally-ill offenders in the Canadian legal system. The government says these new measures will increase public safety, but critics argue they will do the opposite.

Kate’s Shadow

2013-03-22T17:59:07Z

Kate has more bad days than good. Her rare mitochondrial disease has resulted in ten different medical conditions. Someone has to coordinate her complex medical care. Her mom first took up the job, but even with help from hospital staff, she's still Kate's champion. Capital News enters their world to explore Canada's need for coordinated health care.

Narrowing the gap

2013-03-22T17:58:09Z

School boards are taking it upon themselves to decrease the education achievement and cultural gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students by increasing the engagement of all students in Aboriginal culture.

The race to own Mars

2013-03-22T17:57:09Z

As governments withdraw and industry potential heats up in space, real thought needs to go into who will legislate on Mars.

Prime Minister Harper’s Twitter transformation

2013-03-22T17:56:09Z

Say good-bye to scripted talking points. Stephen Harper's Twitter is now giving followers a glimpse into the more personal side of politics.

Truck driver shortage could put Canada’s economy in neutral

2013-03-22T17:55:09Z

As Canada faces a potential shortfall of more than 25,000 truck drivers by 2020, Capital News Online looks at the effect a driver shortage would have on the country's economic growth.

Indigenous youth journey to capital from Hudson Bay in support of Idle No More

2013-03-22T17:54:19Z

Six young men and their guide began walking from their northern Quebec community in January to send a message of indigenous solidarity in defence of land and culture. Now, more than 200 people have joined them on their journey to Ottawa.