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December 2018 CBC News in Review - Scroll Down for Previous Editions of NIR
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UNDER THE GUN: TORONTO'S WAR AGAINST FIREARM VIOLENCE
(14:24) NIR-18-12
In 2018 Canada’s largest city, Toronto, saw a massive increase in gun violence on its streets. Shootings were so frequent and often flagrant, taking place in broad daylight and near children’s playgrounds. The numbers were so high it had people worried that gun deaths in 2018 would surpass those of the so-called “Summer of the Gun” back in 2005. Police, politicians, social advocates and residents all made suggestions on what was needed to decrease gun violence, but proposed solutions remain as contentious as the problem.
CERTAIN DEATH: A MEXICAN JOURNALIST FIGHTS DEPORTATION
(14:41) NIR-18-12
When Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez Soto fled his home country with his son back in 2008 he thought his ordeal was over. Mexico is known to have one of the highest murder rates of reporters in the world – just behind war zones like Syria and Afghanistan. Journalists are killed there at a rate of about one per month, according to Reporters Without Borders. Gutiérrez Soto had been targeted for a story he wrote exposing corruption in the military. He knew he had to run. He and his son went to the United States, where he applied for asylum. Now, a decade later, he is being threatened with deportation back to Mexico, which he believes would mean certain death. The CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault went to a detention centre in Texas to talk to him about his ordeal.
#METOO: THE MOVEMENT A YEAR ON
(15:48) NIR-18-12
In October 2017 the #MeToo campaign went viral around the world empowering women to speak up about sexual harassment. But a year on, some are wondering if the movement has lost its momentum. While it seems to be making inroads in North America, it’s faced a serious backlash in France. This is a country that has always been polarized on feminism and sexuality, and it is here where the women remain deeply split on the value of the #MeToo campaign. Margaret Evans takes us to Paris to explore the cultural divide.
GOODBYE NAFTA, HELLO CUSMA: DID CANADA GET A FAIR TRADE DEAL?
(12:32) NIR-18-12
After more than a year of negotiations, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico finally have a new trade agreement – the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement. CUSMA (or USMCA as its named by President Trump) replaces NAFTA and maintains the elimination of many tariffs between the three countries, to facilitate the free flow of goods. But many argue that the Trudeau government had to give up more than it got in the new agreement. We take a look at some of the sticking points in the new deal and how consumers may win or lose.
(14:24) NIR-18-12
In 2018 Canada’s largest city, Toronto, saw a massive increase in gun violence on its streets. Shootings were so frequent and often flagrant, taking place in broad daylight and near children’s playgrounds. The numbers were so high it had people worried that gun deaths in 2018 would surpass those of the so-called “Summer of the Gun” back in 2005. Police, politicians, social advocates and residents all made suggestions on what was needed to decrease gun violence, but proposed solutions remain as contentious as the problem.
CERTAIN DEATH: A MEXICAN JOURNALIST FIGHTS DEPORTATION
(14:41) NIR-18-12
When Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez Soto fled his home country with his son back in 2008 he thought his ordeal was over. Mexico is known to have one of the highest murder rates of reporters in the world – just behind war zones like Syria and Afghanistan. Journalists are killed there at a rate of about one per month, according to Reporters Without Borders. Gutiérrez Soto had been targeted for a story he wrote exposing corruption in the military. He knew he had to run. He and his son went to the United States, where he applied for asylum. Now, a decade later, he is being threatened with deportation back to Mexico, which he believes would mean certain death. The CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault went to a detention centre in Texas to talk to him about his ordeal.
#METOO: THE MOVEMENT A YEAR ON
(15:48) NIR-18-12
In October 2017 the #MeToo campaign went viral around the world empowering women to speak up about sexual harassment. But a year on, some are wondering if the movement has lost its momentum. While it seems to be making inroads in North America, it’s faced a serious backlash in France. This is a country that has always been polarized on feminism and sexuality, and it is here where the women remain deeply split on the value of the #MeToo campaign. Margaret Evans takes us to Paris to explore the cultural divide.
GOODBYE NAFTA, HELLO CUSMA: DID CANADA GET A FAIR TRADE DEAL?
(12:32) NIR-18-12
After more than a year of negotiations, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico finally have a new trade agreement – the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement. CUSMA (or USMCA as its named by President Trump) replaces NAFTA and maintains the elimination of many tariffs between the three countries, to facilitate the free flow of goods. But many argue that the Trudeau government had to give up more than it got in the new agreement. We take a look at some of the sticking points in the new deal and how consumers may win or lose.
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November 2018 CBC News in Review
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VENEZUELAN MIGRANTS: COLOMBIA'S CRISIS
(15:47) NIR-18-11
It’s one of the biggest migrations on earth. More than 1.5 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland since 2015. Most head to Colombia in the hopes they can find jobs and food for their families. But the influx of the mass migration is putting serious strain on Colombia’s resources. And while the United Nations struggle to find ways to assist, the wave of humanity continues to pour over the border. CBC's Adrienne Arsenault takes viewers to the border to see the mass exodus first hand, and the impact it is having on the people and Colombia.
FAILING GRADE?: ONTARIO’S SEX-EDUCATION CHANGES
(15:27) NIR-18-11
Its image adorns our Canadian 25-cent coin — the magnificent Canadian caribou. It once roamed this country abundantly. Now the woodland caribou is listed as an at-risk species, and southern mountain caribou herds in B.C.'s Southern Interior are especially vulnerable. Although the causes of the decline are varied, it cannot be ignored that much of the blame is due to continued pressure on the caribou’s habitat. From pipelines to forestry, man is chipping away at the herds’ nomadic life.
Carl Lutz: The Swiss Schindler
During the Second World War, Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist and Nazi officer, was credited with saving 1,200 Jews. His story was told by director Steven Spielberg in the award-winning movie Schindler's List. Yet to this day, few know the name of Carl Lutz. Tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews owe their lives to this modest Swiss diplomat, among them two Canadians who were helpless children caught up in the racial hatred of the Holocaust. CBC reporter Laura Lynch talks to the historian who is telling Lutz’s remarkable story.
CENSORING ONLINE INFORMATION: THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN
(12:26) NIR-18-11
The internet is a tool for accessing information about others. But once online, those stories live on forever. False or incorrect reports about individuals online can tarnish reputations, damage families and upturn careers. Some countries have legislation to help with that. It’s called the right to be forgotten. But Canada doesn’t have this legislation. And it’s got some people calling for a change so they can erase their past online. But in a country that believes in freedom of speech, is it a double-edged sword? CBC reporter Nick Purdon spoke with two people who would like their messy past erased online.
(15:47) NIR-18-11
It’s one of the biggest migrations on earth. More than 1.5 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland since 2015. Most head to Colombia in the hopes they can find jobs and food for their families. But the influx of the mass migration is putting serious strain on Colombia’s resources. And while the United Nations struggle to find ways to assist, the wave of humanity continues to pour over the border. CBC's Adrienne Arsenault takes viewers to the border to see the mass exodus first hand, and the impact it is having on the people and Colombia.
FAILING GRADE?: ONTARIO’S SEX-EDUCATION CHANGES
(15:27) NIR-18-11
Its image adorns our Canadian 25-cent coin — the magnificent Canadian caribou. It once roamed this country abundantly. Now the woodland caribou is listed as an at-risk species, and southern mountain caribou herds in B.C.'s Southern Interior are especially vulnerable. Although the causes of the decline are varied, it cannot be ignored that much of the blame is due to continued pressure on the caribou’s habitat. From pipelines to forestry, man is chipping away at the herds’ nomadic life.
Carl Lutz: The Swiss Schindler
During the Second World War, Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist and Nazi officer, was credited with saving 1,200 Jews. His story was told by director Steven Spielberg in the award-winning movie Schindler's List. Yet to this day, few know the name of Carl Lutz. Tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews owe their lives to this modest Swiss diplomat, among them two Canadians who were helpless children caught up in the racial hatred of the Holocaust. CBC reporter Laura Lynch talks to the historian who is telling Lutz’s remarkable story.
CENSORING ONLINE INFORMATION: THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN
(12:26) NIR-18-11
The internet is a tool for accessing information about others. But once online, those stories live on forever. False or incorrect reports about individuals online can tarnish reputations, damage families and upturn careers. Some countries have legislation to help with that. It’s called the right to be forgotten. But Canada doesn’t have this legislation. And it’s got some people calling for a change so they can erase their past online. But in a country that believes in freedom of speech, is it a double-edged sword? CBC reporter Nick Purdon spoke with two people who would like their messy past erased online.
October 2018 CBC News in Review
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EXTREME WEATHER 2018: IS THIS CLIMATE CHANGE?
(18:10) NIR-18-10
Climate on this planet is always changing. Over hundreds of thousands of years there have been heating and cooling events, with at least five ice ages. Most of these variations can be attributed to Earth’s orbit, the sun’s radiation and the planet heating. However, since the 19th century scientists believe that the rapid heating of the earth is a result of man-made climate change. Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun and that causes the earth to warm. That in turn leads to melting ice caps and global temperatures rising. The summer of 2018 saw extremely hot temperatures across the northern hemisphere. From deadly heat waves across Asia, Europe and Great Britain to killer humidity in eastern North America and extremely dry conditions in the normally wet west. Is this the new normal? And can these conditions be attributed to climate change?
MAN-MADE EXTINCTION: CANADA’S DISAPPEARING CARIBOU HERDS
(9:47) NIR-18-10
Its image adorns our Canadian 25-cent coin — the magnificent Canadian caribou. It once roamed this country abundantly. Now the woodland caribou is listed as an at-risk species, and southern mountain caribou herds in B.C.'s Southern Interior are especially vulnerable. Although the causes of the decline are varied, it cannot be ignored that much of the blame is due to continued pressure on the caribou’s habitat. From pipelines to forestry, man is chipping away at the herds’ nomadic life.
SAFEGUARDING SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK'S CHALLENGE (14:59) NIR-18-10
Facebook has been the shooting star of social media platforms. Nothing could stop its meteoric rise as two billion users signed up to communicate and share online. But recent scandals from fake news to extremist content have plagued the firm and users are losing trust. If the firm cannot secure personal information and stop hackers, how can users feel safe? Facebook took a major financial hit in 2018 and it’s taking a look at the way it responds to these challenges. This story contains disturbing language and subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
VISION ZERO: MAKING CITY ROADS SAFER
(15.59) NIR-18-10 City roads are designed for vehicles. But the modern cultural push for pedestrian-friendly cities and increased bike paths means there’s a war raging on the streets. Unfortunately, pedestrian and bicycle fatalities are on the rise. In an effort to combat this, many cities have adopted a road safety program called Vision Zero. Launched in Sweden, this program helps marry pedestrians, bikes and automobiles. The program puts emphasis on safety design and system controls. Steven D’Souza takes us to New York where they’ve been integrating the program with much success for the past four years. And we look at the problems plaguing Canada’s most populous city as it tries to ensure the safety of all road users.
(18:10) NIR-18-10
Climate on this planet is always changing. Over hundreds of thousands of years there have been heating and cooling events, with at least five ice ages. Most of these variations can be attributed to Earth’s orbit, the sun’s radiation and the planet heating. However, since the 19th century scientists believe that the rapid heating of the earth is a result of man-made climate change. Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun and that causes the earth to warm. That in turn leads to melting ice caps and global temperatures rising. The summer of 2018 saw extremely hot temperatures across the northern hemisphere. From deadly heat waves across Asia, Europe and Great Britain to killer humidity in eastern North America and extremely dry conditions in the normally wet west. Is this the new normal? And can these conditions be attributed to climate change?
MAN-MADE EXTINCTION: CANADA’S DISAPPEARING CARIBOU HERDS
(9:47) NIR-18-10
Its image adorns our Canadian 25-cent coin — the magnificent Canadian caribou. It once roamed this country abundantly. Now the woodland caribou is listed as an at-risk species, and southern mountain caribou herds in B.C.'s Southern Interior are especially vulnerable. Although the causes of the decline are varied, it cannot be ignored that much of the blame is due to continued pressure on the caribou’s habitat. From pipelines to forestry, man is chipping away at the herds’ nomadic life.
SAFEGUARDING SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK'S CHALLENGE (14:59) NIR-18-10
Facebook has been the shooting star of social media platforms. Nothing could stop its meteoric rise as two billion users signed up to communicate and share online. But recent scandals from fake news to extremist content have plagued the firm and users are losing trust. If the firm cannot secure personal information and stop hackers, how can users feel safe? Facebook took a major financial hit in 2018 and it’s taking a look at the way it responds to these challenges. This story contains disturbing language and subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
VISION ZERO: MAKING CITY ROADS SAFER
(15.59) NIR-18-10 City roads are designed for vehicles. But the modern cultural push for pedestrian-friendly cities and increased bike paths means there’s a war raging on the streets. Unfortunately, pedestrian and bicycle fatalities are on the rise. In an effort to combat this, many cities have adopted a road safety program called Vision Zero. Launched in Sweden, this program helps marry pedestrians, bikes and automobiles. The program puts emphasis on safety design and system controls. Steven D’Souza takes us to New York where they’ve been integrating the program with much success for the past four years. And we look at the problems plaguing Canada’s most populous city as it tries to ensure the safety of all road users.
September 2018 CBC News in Review
CANADIAN PEACEKEEPERS: MISSION TO MALI
(14:54) NIR-18-09
Canadian troops have joined the UN peacekeeping mission to Mali. While only a one-year mission, it could be one of the toughest our troops have faced. Mali is considered the deadliest peacekeeping mission to date, with 170 peacekeepers killed there since 2013. The landlocked West African country has been torn apart by ethnic insurgency and terrorist groups since 2012. The Canadian forces are joining about 13,000 international troops to provide medical evacuations and aerial support. The CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault joined the advance team as they arrived to see what they face firsthand.
(14:54) NIR-18-09
Canadian troops have joined the UN peacekeeping mission to Mali. While only a one-year mission, it could be one of the toughest our troops have faced. Mali is considered the deadliest peacekeeping mission to date, with 170 peacekeepers killed there since 2013. The landlocked West African country has been torn apart by ethnic insurgency and terrorist groups since 2012. The Canadian forces are joining about 13,000 international troops to provide medical evacuations and aerial support. The CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault joined the advance team as they arrived to see what they face firsthand.
TRAGEDY ON THE PRAIRIES: THE HUMBOLDT BRONCOS BUS CRASH
(16:09) NIR-18-09
In April 2018, 16 people died and 13 others were injured in a bus crash at a rural intersection in Saskatchewan. The bus was carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team when it collided with a semi-trailer. Most of the dead and injured were teenagers. The crash prompted an outpouring of sympathy from people across the country, including hockey leagues, celebrities and the prime minister. We look back on the tragic events of that day and what has happened since.
(16:09) NIR-18-09
In April 2018, 16 people died and 13 others were injured in a bus crash at a rural intersection in Saskatchewan. The bus was carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team when it collided with a semi-trailer. Most of the dead and injured were teenagers. The crash prompted an outpouring of sympathy from people across the country, including hockey leagues, celebrities and the prime minister. We look back on the tragic events of that day and what has happened since.
OH CANNABIS: CANADA LEGALIZES POT
(16:55) NIR-18-09
The government of Canada is legalizing the sale and use of recreational marijuana for people 19 years of age and up (18 in Alberta and Quebec) as of October 17, 2018. That makes Canada only the second country in the world to legalize pot. There will be strict regulations surrounding where the drug can be consumed, bought and grown. But many questions still remain unanswered as the deadline nears – from policing to packaging. Meanwhile, some wonder if weed is even good for people.
(16:55) NIR-18-09
The government of Canada is legalizing the sale and use of recreational marijuana for people 19 years of age and up (18 in Alberta and Quebec) as of October 17, 2018. That makes Canada only the second country in the world to legalize pot. There will be strict regulations surrounding where the drug can be consumed, bought and grown. But many questions still remain unanswered as the deadline nears – from policing to packaging. Meanwhile, some wonder if weed is even good for people.
DESTINATION MARS: MOCK SURVIVAL MISSIONS
(13:00) NIR-18-09
Space exploration is preparing to head to Mars. NASA wants to send humans there by the 2030s. For anyone brave enough to sign on, the flight itself could take from six to nine months. To survive would be a challenge for humans as Mars lacks running water and breathable air. In order to prepare for the eventuality, a number of mock Mars missions are underway to test human endurance. The CBC’s Paul Hunter went to see what they involve and what they are finding out.
(13:00) NIR-18-09
Space exploration is preparing to head to Mars. NASA wants to send humans there by the 2030s. For anyone brave enough to sign on, the flight itself could take from six to nine months. To survive would be a challenge for humans as Mars lacks running water and breathable air. In order to prepare for the eventuality, a number of mock Mars missions are underway to test human endurance. The CBC’s Paul Hunter went to see what they involve and what they are finding out.
CBC News in Review - April 2018
Parkland School Shooting: How the Students Turned Tragedy into a Youth Movement (18:13) NIR-18-04A
On Valentine’s Day 2018 a gunman entered a high school in Parkand, Florida and opened fire. By the time he was apprehended there were 17 dead including teachers and students. The massacre became a warrior cry for the students. They raised their voices to demand stricter gun control laws and it swept across the country. It’s not the first time people in the U.S. have called for gun restrictions after a mass shooting. But this time the students of Parkland had momentum and that turned their moment into a movement.
Missing, Murdered, Mishandled: Systemic Racism in Canada's Justice System?
(17:58) NIR-18-04B
Can Indigenous individuals receive fair treatment in Canada’s policing and courts system? Three high profile cases — the acquittal of the accused killers in the deaths of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine, as well as the mishandled investigation into the death of Stacy DeBungee — have highlighted the harsh reality of our justice system when it comes to Indigenous people. The outcome of each case has led to angry protests and cries of racism in our policing and courts. Is the system blatantly racist against Indigenous people? Or is, justice blind?
Homelessness and Poverty: How the Poor Survive (12:11) NIR-18-04C
It’s not something we like to think about but we see it every day no matter where we live: people living on the streets. Now some cities are turning to social and supportive housing developments to deal with the homeless problem. One recently opened in Vancouver but it’s not going over well in the community. Meanwhile, there’s another level of poverty in Canada — the working poor. These people have jobs that pay minimum wage yet they’re barely getting by.
Water Scarcity: Are We Facing a Global Crisis? (19:48) NIR-18-04D
Water is more than a free resource that falls from the sky — it is essential to human survival. In Canada, we live in a country abundant with clean, fresh drinkable water but that’s not so for about two billion people around the world. What happens when it becomes scarce? With climate change and growing populations, some places are running out of water. It's happening in Cape Town, South Africa. A country of nearly four million residents is forced to live with strict water restrictions. Could that ever happen in Canada? You may be surprised by the answer.
On Valentine’s Day 2018 a gunman entered a high school in Parkand, Florida and opened fire. By the time he was apprehended there were 17 dead including teachers and students. The massacre became a warrior cry for the students. They raised their voices to demand stricter gun control laws and it swept across the country. It’s not the first time people in the U.S. have called for gun restrictions after a mass shooting. But this time the students of Parkland had momentum and that turned their moment into a movement.
Missing, Murdered, Mishandled: Systemic Racism in Canada's Justice System?
(17:58) NIR-18-04B
Can Indigenous individuals receive fair treatment in Canada’s policing and courts system? Three high profile cases — the acquittal of the accused killers in the deaths of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine, as well as the mishandled investigation into the death of Stacy DeBungee — have highlighted the harsh reality of our justice system when it comes to Indigenous people. The outcome of each case has led to angry protests and cries of racism in our policing and courts. Is the system blatantly racist against Indigenous people? Or is, justice blind?
Homelessness and Poverty: How the Poor Survive (12:11) NIR-18-04C
It’s not something we like to think about but we see it every day no matter where we live: people living on the streets. Now some cities are turning to social and supportive housing developments to deal with the homeless problem. One recently opened in Vancouver but it’s not going over well in the community. Meanwhile, there’s another level of poverty in Canada — the working poor. These people have jobs that pay minimum wage yet they’re barely getting by.
Water Scarcity: Are We Facing a Global Crisis? (19:48) NIR-18-04D
Water is more than a free resource that falls from the sky — it is essential to human survival. In Canada, we live in a country abundant with clean, fresh drinkable water but that’s not so for about two billion people around the world. What happens when it becomes scarce? With climate change and growing populations, some places are running out of water. It's happening in Cape Town, South Africa. A country of nearly four million residents is forced to live with strict water restrictions. Could that ever happen in Canada? You may be surprised by the answer.
CBC News in Review - March 2018
Trump vs. the Media: The War on Journalism
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a war on mainstream media. His repeated allegations of "fake news" is undermining the credibility of the fourth estate. As a result, journalists say the integrity of their work is more important now than ever. We take a look at how the media is responding to this war on journalism.
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Divide and Conquer: The Trump Effect
Since his election as president, Donald Trump’s policies have been dividing the United States. But there are signs that the so-called “Trump Effect” may be backfiring. With midterm elections around the corner, Democrats are hoping to win back some power. And they’re being backed by some very unlikely supporters. It seems some lifelong Republicans have had enough. CBC’s Paul Hunter went to the very red state of Texas to talk about the state of the Democrats, and he visited the Mexican border to find out what people who live there think about Trump’s promised wall.
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Power Plays: The Tangled Politics of Lebanon
Lebanon may be a small country, but it’s a major player in Middle East politics. But what’s happening there lately is actually less about Lebanon and more about the big powers of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Lebanon is also Hezbollah heartland. Founded in 1982, Hezbollah, which stands for Party of God, was formed to resist Israeli occupation. But with its history of violence, it’s considered a terrorist organisation by many western countries. The CBC's Nahlah Ayed takes us through some recent events in Lebanon and explains Hezbollah’s influence on the country's politics.
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The Killing of Colten Boushie: Exposing Racial Divides
The trial of Gerald Stanley in the death of Colten Boushie exposed deep racial divides in our Canadian culture. Boushie was a young Cree man from the Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan. In August 2016, he and his friends drove onto the farm of Gerald Stanley, a 56-year-old white farmer. When the dust settled, Boushie was dead and Stanley was accused in his murder. But a trial acquitted Stanley. And that’s left questions and sparked anger among the Indigenous community, who say the Canadian justice system is racist.
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Trump vs. the Media: The War on Journalism
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a war on mainstream media. His repeated allegations of "fake news" is undermining the credibility of the fourth estate. As a result, journalists say the integrity of their work is more important now than ever. We take a look at how the media is responding to this war on journalism.
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Divide and Conquer: The Trump Effect
Since his election as president, Donald Trump’s policies have been dividing the United States. But there are signs that the so-called “Trump Effect” may be backfiring. With midterm elections around the corner, Democrats are hoping to win back some power. And they’re being backed by some very unlikely supporters. It seems some lifelong Republicans have had enough. CBC’s Paul Hunter went to the very red state of Texas to talk about the state of the Democrats, and he visited the Mexican border to find out what people who live there think about Trump’s promised wall.
Click here for Guide
Power Plays: The Tangled Politics of Lebanon
Lebanon may be a small country, but it’s a major player in Middle East politics. But what’s happening there lately is actually less about Lebanon and more about the big powers of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Lebanon is also Hezbollah heartland. Founded in 1982, Hezbollah, which stands for Party of God, was formed to resist Israeli occupation. But with its history of violence, it’s considered a terrorist organisation by many western countries. The CBC's Nahlah Ayed takes us through some recent events in Lebanon and explains Hezbollah’s influence on the country's politics.
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The Killing of Colten Boushie: Exposing Racial Divides
The trial of Gerald Stanley in the death of Colten Boushie exposed deep racial divides in our Canadian culture. Boushie was a young Cree man from the Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan. In August 2016, he and his friends drove onto the farm of Gerald Stanley, a 56-year-old white farmer. When the dust settled, Boushie was dead and Stanley was accused in his murder. But a trial acquitted Stanley. And that’s left questions and sparked anger among the Indigenous community, who say the Canadian justice system is racist.
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CBC News in Review - February 2018
Sexual Slavery: The Shocking World of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is big business in Canada, with girls, some as young as 12, coerced into sexual slavery. Ninety percent of the victims come from within Canada. They are controlled by pimps who may initially pose as their boyfriends, showering them with attention and gifts. Then they are threatened, beaten, held captive and even branded. The problem has become so big that police departments across the country are now devoting resources to fight human trafficking. CBC reporter Ioanna Roumeliotis joined undercover investigators as they try to help young women out of the sex trade. Warning: this story contains mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Sexual Slavery: The Shocking World of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is big business in Canada, with girls, some as young as 12, coerced into sexual slavery. Ninety percent of the victims come from within Canada. They are controlled by pimps who may initially pose as their boyfriends, showering them with attention and gifts. Then they are threatened, beaten, held captive and even branded. The problem has become so big that police departments across the country are now devoting resources to fight human trafficking. CBC reporter Ioanna Roumeliotis joined undercover investigators as they try to help young women out of the sex trade. Warning: this story contains mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Tomorrow’s Energy: The Race for Fusion Power
The production of electricity remains an expensive and often dirty industry. Just think of fossil fuels or nuclear reactors. But nuclear fusion may hold the key to the world’s energy problems. It’s clean and sustainable. The only thing is, nobody’s been able to create it yet. So, the race is on. Frédéric Zalac of CBC/Radio-Canada's Découverte looks at companies in California and British Columbia that are trying to develop technology to create nuclear fusion. And he visits France, where the largest nuclear fusion project is being built.
The production of electricity remains an expensive and often dirty industry. Just think of fossil fuels or nuclear reactors. But nuclear fusion may hold the key to the world’s energy problems. It’s clean and sustainable. The only thing is, nobody’s been able to create it yet. So, the race is on. Frédéric Zalac of CBC/Radio-Canada's Découverte looks at companies in California and British Columbia that are trying to develop technology to create nuclear fusion. And he visits France, where the largest nuclear fusion project is being built.
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Halifax Explosion: 100 Years On
It’s considered one of the deadliest disasters in Canadian history. On December 6, 1917, two vessels collided in Halifax Harbour. One was carrying explosives. The ensuing explosion ripped through the city, literally flattening the north end. Two thousand people were killed and another 9,000 were injured or maimed. It's an accident that scarred the city and its residents for decades. One hundred years later, we look back on the events of that harrowing day and how it continues to impact people, families and communities today.
It’s considered one of the deadliest disasters in Canadian history. On December 6, 1917, two vessels collided in Halifax Harbour. One was carrying explosives. The ensuing explosion ripped through the city, literally flattening the north end. Two thousand people were killed and another 9,000 were injured or maimed. It's an accident that scarred the city and its residents for decades. One hundred years later, we look back on the events of that harrowing day and how it continues to impact people, families and communities today.
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Raqqa in Ruins: Former ISIS Capital Reclaimed
Raqqa was once a thriving city in Syria; until 2014, when the jihadist group ISIS declared it as its self-proclaimed capital. In 2017, the battle for Raqqa began with Russian and Syrian bombers providing air strikes and the U.S. led Syrian Democratic Forces on the ground. The battle took many months, but eventually ISIS was driven out. The city is 80 percent destroyed and booby traps remain everywhere. Within days of liberation, CBC’s senior correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and cameraman Jean-François Bisson travelled to Raqqa to see what remains. Please note, this program contains disturbing images and subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Raqqa was once a thriving city in Syria; until 2014, when the jihadist group ISIS declared it as its self-proclaimed capital. In 2017, the battle for Raqqa began with Russian and Syrian bombers providing air strikes and the U.S. led Syrian Democratic Forces on the ground. The battle took many months, but eventually ISIS was driven out. The city is 80 percent destroyed and booby traps remain everywhere. Within days of liberation, CBC’s senior correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and cameraman Jean-François Bisson travelled to Raqqa to see what remains. Please note, this program contains disturbing images and subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Puerto Rico Struggles to Rebuild
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North Korea, A Threat to Peace
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