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Motherisk: How a flawed hair test helped break up families across Canada

It seemed so scientific — a hair test that could objectively determine if parents of young children were abusing drugs or alcohol. But the test was flawed & not done properly for more than 20 years. The result: families broken up, children seized & adopted out. Watch now.

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Motherisk: How a flawed hair test helped break up families across Canada

Superfoods or super marketing? Marketplace investigates the health claims behind 3 trendy foods

After the Tragically Hip's farewell tour, Gord Downie went right back to work — on Secret Path

Maple Leafs listed as ... say what??? ... Stanley Cup favourites

Two Canadian superstars — Neil Young & Drake — pay tribute to Gord Downie

What is Canadianity? Taggart & Torrens explain the strength behind Canada's kindness

Artists in Jakarta are defying moral conservatism

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Ottawa woman searching for Good Samaritan after car crash

Warrant issued for man charged in Hamzeh Serhan killing

Motorcyclist dead after collision in Morrisburg, Ont.

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