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Many teens aren’t using condoms, research shows Oct 08, 2024

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Research shows teens in Canada are becoming less likely to use a condom. We look at how educators are taking a different approach to talking about sexual health — and what’s at stake.

The wild stories buried in Jeanne Beker’s closet Oct 08, 2024

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Fashion journalist Jeanne Beker pulls some wild stories out of her closet in her new book, Heart on My Sleeve, from chatting to famous musicians in the bath to walking out on an interview with Iggy Pop. She shows Matt Galloway how the items in her closet tell her story, from a yellow bikini top to a boxy Chanel dress.

Why gender matters in the U.S. election Oct 08, 2024

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What role will the “man-o-sphere” and “childless cat ladies” play in a tight U.S. presidential election? We look at how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning along gender lines — and whether the result will come down to whether men will vote for a female president.

Lives changed forever, one year on from Oct. 7 Oct 07, 2024

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The Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel unleashed a year of bloodshed and trauma, in the Middle East and beyond. Matt Galloway talks to two people about how their lives were turned upside down — and whether they have any hope for a lasting peace.

Why Canadians need more help dealing with dizziness Oct 07, 2024

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Some Canadians deal with spells of dizziness that can last hours or even days. But experts say there’s a lack of understanding about the underlying causes — and millions aren’t getting the treatment they need.

Political failure and expanding war in the Middle East Oct 07, 2024

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Israel intensified airstrikes in Lebanon this weekend and announced “a new phase” in its offensive in Gaza. Matt Galloway talks to the CBC’s Margaret Evans in Beirut; and discusses a year of conflict and political failure with policy experts Janice Stein and Khaled Elgindy.

Idris Elba on his love of music — and fairness for Black musicians Oct 04, 2024

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Idris Elba is best known for his acting, but he’s also a passionate musician and DJ. He talks to Matt Galloway about what music means to his life, and his new docu-series, Paid In Full, which looks at the history of Black musicians being exploited by the music industry.

Why one hour outside can help your child’s eyesight Oct 04, 2024

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Parents know their kids need to regularly visit the dentist, but don’t think about seeing an optician in the same way, says Dr. Debbie Jones. As new research suggests 1 in 3 children globally suffer from myopia, Jones explains why getting outside, away from screens, can help.

Is a pension hike fair to struggling young Canadians? Oct 04, 2024

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The Bloc Québécois demand for a pension hike has sparked debate about generational fairness. While many seniors believe the increase is overdue, younger Canadians say they’re also struggling, and things that their parents took for granted — like affordable housing — are no longer within reach.

Canadian stuck in Lebanon says empty seats on flights don’t ‘make any sense’ Oct 04, 2024

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Ahmad Araji has been trying unsuccessfully to book a flight out of Beirut, and says it doesn’t make sense that flights are leaving for Canada with hundreds of empty seats. The Lebanese-Canadian man tells us what he’s seeing as Israel continues its airstrikes and ground invasion of Lebanon, displacing more than one million people and risking a humanitarian crisis.

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