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The 100-year-old swimmer smashing world records Aug 29, 2024

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Betty Brussel broke three swimming world records earlier this year, a few months before her 100th birthday. In a January conversation from our series Well Founded, we talk to researchers and older Canadians about the importance of staying active in your golden years.

Will violence escalate in the Middle East? Aug 28, 2024

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Israel’s recent exchange of heavy fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon has fuelled fears that the country’s assault on Gaza could expand into an all-out war in the wider region. We discuss those tensions, and the sticking points in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations.

Russian tech billionaire arrested in France Aug 28, 2024

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has reportedly been arrested in France, on allegations that the messaging app facilitates crimes including child sexual abuse and drug trafficking. Journalist Darren Loucaides explains why the Russian billionaire's arrest has free speech advocates up in arms.

The teacher shortage is bad for kids — and bad for teachers too Aug 27, 2024

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What happens when a French teacher is suddenly asked to teach a math class? Or take over the metal workshop? Three teachers tell us about the pressures of being at the front of the class when some provinces are short thousands of educators.

Trump wants to scrap Biden’s climate plan. Do Republicans agree? Aug 27, 2024

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Donald Trump says he’ll scrap many renewable energy policies if he’s elected U.S. president in November, but some Republicans are pushing back. Guest host Susan Ormiston looks at the future of green jobs and clean energy investments south of the border.

What can the Liberals learn from the pivot to Kamala Harris? Aug 26, 2024

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The Democrats’ shift to Kamala Harris has rejuvenated the party’s election prospects. Will the Liberals be thinking about that — and Justin Trudeau’s leadership — as they meet for a cabinet retreat? And what’s Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre been up to this summer? Guest host Susan Ormiston talks to our national affairs panel: CBC’s Catherine Cullen, the Toronto Star’s Stephanie Levitz and the National Post’s Ryan Tumilty.

The expectations that stifle young Black boys Aug 26, 2024

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Growing up as a young Black man, Matthew R. Morris felt hemmed in by expectations around race, masculinity and how people thought he should fit into Canadian society. In January, he talked to Matt Galloway about his journey from a difficult student with something to prove, to an educator and role model for Black youth.

Carnegie Hall a dream come true for African youth orchestra Aug 23, 2024

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The Africa United Youth Orchestra made their debut in late July — and performed at Carnegie Hall less than a week later. We hear how this new orchestra made a dream come true for young musicians from all over the continent.

Kamala Harris makes her pitch for the presidency Aug 23, 2024

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Kamala Harris took centre stage to close the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, after a week of celebrity appearances, high-profile speeches and attacks on Donald Trump. The CBC’s Katie Simpson breaks down what was said and what lies ahead.

People will die if safe consumption sites close, warns advocate Aug 23, 2024

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More than half of Ontario’s supervised drug consumption sites are slated to close, with the province promising to instead invest in new hubs focused on treatment and recovery. But many advocates say it shouldn’t be an either/or, and this move may lead to preventable deaths.

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