Multimedia Features

Cancer in the Crosshairs

2010-04-01T20:31:13Z

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.

First Nations franchise: Buying in or selling out?

2010-04-01T20:29:29Z

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.

Getting into the Gallery

2010-04-01T20:29:13Z

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.

Editor’s Notebook

2010-04-01T20:28:13Z

Editor: Adam Stanley

Managing Editor: Julia Kent

Associate Producer: Deyra Fontaine

Multimedia Producer: Maureen Lawlor

Podcast Producer: Laura Marrast

PODCAST: Canada’s new workforce

2010-04-01T20:28:13Z

The face of Canada's economy is changing with an aging baby boomer population, declining birth rate and increasing immigrants. Capital News Online spoke with TD Financial Group's chief economist, Don Drummond, to find out what policy changes are needed to cope with Canada's changing demographics.

Polar bear politics

2010-04-01T20:27:13Z

Canada is home to two thirds of the world's polar bears, but is not the only country that wants a say about the iconic animals. The United States proposed an international trade ban on polar bear products that would have killed the commercial hunts led by Inuit outfitters. The proposal was defeated but the debate about the status of polar bears and how best to protect them continues.

CREATE-ing a national laboratory

2010-04-01T20:26:31Z

In recent years the Chalk River Laboratories' reliability has taken a hit. Now current and former employees are proposing the federal government make the lab more accessible to all scientists.

Sea lice hurting B.C. salmon

2010-04-01T20:25:32Z

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.

Drugs for Africa: Is help on the way?

2010-04-01T20:24:13Z

Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime was supposed to allow generic drug companies to provide medications to developing countries at a low cost, but so far only one shipment of one drug has crossed Canada’s borders under the legislation. Some MPs and activists are hoping Bill C-393 will solve the problems with CAMR.

Same offences, different consequences

2010-04-01T20:22:22Z

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.

Canada’s money makeover

2010-03-19T17:23:47Z

The Bank of Canada's switch to new plastic polymer bills is giving a whole new definition to paying with plastic. Laura Marrast finds out how the Bank of Canada is planning to protect your money.

Canadian telecom’s big cell-out

2010-03-19T17:20:03Z

The government is opening the national telecommuncations industry to foreign investment, which could mean good things for Canadians' cell phone bills and services.

Coming to a television near you, maybe

2010-03-19T17:19:52Z

Al Jazeera English was supposed to reach cable and satellite networks in Canada by February. A month later, Canadians are left wondering, why the delay?

Mapping Canada’s North

2010-03-19T17:18:56Z

The temperature isn't the only thing heating up in the Arctic. Five countries have claims in the region, but what does Canada own?

25 years later, Rick Hansen’s dream still in motion

2010-03-19T17:17:00Z

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.