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Renters relying on credit cards to make ends meet Oct 01, 2024

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Toronto renter Jennifer Smith had to dip into her line of credit to get a house for her family, but often has to prioritize paying rent or feeding her kids over repaying that debt. We look at why Canadian renters are carrying more personal debt — and what can be done to help.

Debate over Alberta’s new wildlife management plan Sep 30, 2024

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7,000 Albertans have applied to the province’s new wildlife management program, which would allow selected citizens to hunt “problem” animals, including grizzly bears. Critics and proponents of the program discuss its potential — and if there might be better alternatives.

Margaret Evans reports on the latest updates from Lebanon Sep 30, 2024

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The CBC’s senior international correspondent Margaret Evans joins us from Beirut to discuss Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, how it's impacting people on the ground, implications for Lebanon and the ongoing fears of further escalation in the Middle East.

What standing in joy means to William Prince Sep 30, 2024

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Singer-songwriter William Prince wants his son to one day look back and say, “My dad was happy.” The award-winning artist spoke about making an intentional choice to “stand in joy,” and why it’s an honour to perform at home in Winnipeg, even as he sells out shows across Canada and beyond.

Reflections on reconciliation from Murray Sinclair's memoir Sep 30, 2024

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Former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Murray Sinclair reads an excerpt from his book Who We Are: Four Questions For a Life and a Nation. The memoir draws from his personal experiences to reflect on truth and reconciliation in Canada.

Indigenous life expectancy is dropping. How do we fix it? Sep 30, 2024

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Recent reports from British Columbia and Alberta found life expectancy for Indigenous people has decreased by six and seven years, respectively, in those provinces. Three Indigenous health-care professionals tell host Matt Galloway that more Indigenous doctors, nurses and decision makers are needed to reverse the trend.

Why Hillary Clinton is scared of Trump winning again Sep 27, 2024

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Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton says she’s scared about what might happen under a second Trump presidency — and she’ll do everything she can to help Kamala Harris win in November. In a Canadian-exclusive interview, Clinton talks to Matt Galloway about what’s at stake, from abortion rights to the rule of law, and where U.S. politics goes from here.

How poutine became the iconic Canadian dish Sep 27, 2024

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Poutine might be the closest thing Canada has to a national dish, but how do you pronounce it? Where did it come from — and what separates a great poutine from a great pretender? Justin Giovannetti Lamothe explores all these questions in his new book Poutine: A Deep-Fried Road Trip of Discovery.

The charges against Sean (Diddy) Combs Sep 27, 2024

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Hip-hop mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs has been indicted around allegations he coerced and sexually abused women for years, while using blackmail and violence to keep victims from speaking out. The CBC’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud takes a closer look at the case against him.

Should parents have to fundraise for schools? Sep 27, 2024

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Is it time to rethink the ways parents raise money for their children’s classroom? Matt Henderson, superintendent of the Winnipeg School Division, says relying on parents fundraising might mean lower-income neighbourhoods get left behind.

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