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The Fifth Estate’s Mark Kelley explores Jennifer Hillier-Penney’s mysterious disappearance from Saint Anthony, N.L., in the documentary Finding Jennifer.
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Many seniors are turning to cannabis for recreational or medicinal use — but a new study suggests some are ending up in the ER with accidental cannabis poisoning. Matt Galloway speaks with Dr. Nathan Stall about how to help seniors reduce the risk and enjoy the benefits.
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An international court has unanimously agreed that excessive greenhouse gases can cause irreversible harm to small island nations. Payam Akhavan, lead counsel representing the island states, explains the significance of this ruling.
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Writer Claire Cameron loves being outdoors, but a skin cancer diagnosis changed her relationship with life outside. She tells us what changed after doctors said her ideal exposure to the sun would be none.
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We talk to Heather Hansen, co-author of Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone, about what can be gained from finding positivity in solitude.
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One person died after extreme turbulence caused a Singapore Airlines flight to drop 6,000 feet in a single minute. Atmospheric scientist Paul Williams explains why turbulence is becoming more severe — and why climate change is playing a role.
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An investigation has found that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the 2021 Olympics — but were still cleared to compete by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Several of those swimmers went on to win medals, and that’s not sitting well with some competitors heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics. Matt Galloway speaks with Travis Tygart, the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, and Ross Wenzel, the general counsel for WADA.
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A shooting that injured Slovakia's pro-Russia Prime Minister Robert Fico has highlighted the divide in Europe over the Ukraine war. Political economist Sona Muzikarovaexplains the rift between east and west.
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Scientists have been using tiny sensors to track animals as they migrate and interact, to learn more about the natural world. This network of communication is helping scientists uncover the hidden world of animals.
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Skin cancer rates are rising in Canada, but a shortage of dermatologists means some don’t see specialists for months. Matt Galloway speaks to Dr. Christian Murray, an associate professor in dermatology at the University of Toronto; and medical student Madeleine Crawford, who led a study to see if AI can accurately screen for skin cancer.
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The International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas officials. We ask Brian Finucane, a former advisor to the U.S. government, what this means for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ongoing violence in Gaza.
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Canadian hockey legend Cassie Campbell-Pascall looks back at the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural season, as the puck drops on the first ever Walter Cup final.
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Some scientists are asking if bioengineering endangered animals’ genes could save them from extinction. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen hears more about genetic rescue efforts to bring endangered species back from the brink.
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The poet Molly Peacock turned to her art after the death of her husband. Alisa Siegel's documentary, What Can a Widow Be?, explores how Peacock found a way to not only cope but find a sense of freedom in her grief. Credit: The Widow’s Crayon Box by Molly Peacock. Copyright (c) 2024 by Molly Peacock. With permission of the publisher, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Ed Yong has “birder derangement syndrome,” a condition that’s entirely made up but may be familiar to other birding enthusiasts. The science writer tells Matt Galloway how the joy of birding saved him from pandemic burnout and radically changed how he interacts with nature.
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Extreme climate change — consecutive years of drought, floods and cold winters — is taking a heavy toll on farmers’ crops. We hear how farmers are adapting to these devastating challenges.
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Foreign workers are protesting Prince Edward Island’s plan to reduce the number of immigrants it nominates for permanent residency, a change the province says is necessary to reduce pressures on housing and health care. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks to one of the protestors and Dan Kutcher, mayor of Summerside, P.E.I.
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The U.S. plans to slap 100 per cent tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China — and some want Canada to follow suit. We hear why North American automakers are concerned — and what it all means for consumers.
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Ontario is planning tougher penalties for impaired drivers, up to a lifetime licence suspension for incidents involving death. We look at the devastating impact of impaired driving, which increased 16 per cent in the province last year.
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When Manitoba farmers realized they had a massive surplus of potatoes, they decided to give them away — all 5.4 million kilograms of them. We hear about the incredible logistics of moving that much food, and what it meant to the people who need it at food banks and charities.
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