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Overheated looks at impact of rising temperatures Sep 06, 2024

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Three CBC Radio shows are teaming up to investigate how rising temperatures affect our lives and the world around us. We talk to Quirks and Quarks’ Bob McDonald, White Coat Black Art’s Brian Goldman and What On Earth’s Laura Lynch about their special series Overheated.

Nantali Indongo and 20 years of Nomadic Massive Sep 05, 2024

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Musician and CBC host Nantali Indongo shares her excitement about rejoining the hip-hop supergroup Nomadic Massive for their 20th anniversary later this month.

Does Yoshua Bengio regret helping to create AI? Sep 05, 2024

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Yoshua Bengio helped to create artificial intelligence, and now he wishes he’d included an off switch. The Montreal computer scientist explains why he’s worried about the rapidly developing technology, and how it could be reined in.

Could Montreal become the Canadian city that never sleeps? Sep 05, 2024

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Montreal officials are planning “nocturnal zones” where bars, restaurants and theatres could remain open until 6 a.m., but the move to extend nightlife hours is getting a mixed reaction.

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather on antisemitism in Canada Sep 05, 2024

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Liberal MP Anthony Housefather discusses the NDP’s surprise decision to rip up the supply-and-confidence deal with his party, and how the conflict in the Middle East is fuelling divisions here in Canada.

Student housing shortage is ‘desperate’ across Canada Sep 04, 2024

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The housing crisis for post-secondary students is so bad that some are paying double rent or turning living rooms into bedrooms just to ensure they have somewhere to live. We hear about the frustration and anxiety for students across the country.

Will a population boom blow up New Brunswick politics? Sep 04, 2024

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How does a population boom play into provincial politics? As New Brunswick heads to the polls next month, the CBC’s Jacques Poitras brings us the stories of newcomers, and how they’re shaping the debate on everything from housing and healthcare to pronouns in schools.

Parents worry overcrowded N.B. schools can’t meet kids’ needs Sep 04, 2024

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New Brunswick’s schools are scrambling to keep up with dramatic population growth, with some resorting to turning cafeterias and libraries into classrooms. We talk to parents about the impact on their kids’ education.

Telling jokes in P.E.I., where everyone knows everyone Sep 03, 2024

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Comedian Patrick Ledwell says P.E.I. can stand for Privacy Ends Immediately. He talks to Matt Galloway about comedy in Canada's tiniest province, where everyone knows everyone.

Why people still love Anne of Green Gables Sep 03, 2024

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This year would have been the 150th birthday of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famed P.E.I. author of Anne of Green Gables. We talk to some islanders and “Anne fangirls” who are excited to celebrate both the author and her creations.

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