June 2011 Archives

Connect in Afghanistan

3:53 PM

Tonight, Mark talks to four soldiers about how this war will be remembered. He also talks with Canada's top commander, Brigadier General Dean Milner, on what Canada's legacy in Afghanistan will be

Connect in Afghanistan

Connect in Afghanistan
2:01 PM

As our soldiers get ready to pack up, and head home, we're looking at whether Afghanistan is ready to take over its own security.

Connect in Afghanistan

Connect in Afghanistan
5:45 PM

Mark spent the day at the hospital at Kandahar Air Field, learning first-hand what happens when coalition soldiers encounter this war's deadliest enemy - the IED.

Connect In Afghanistan

Connect In Afghanistan
4:06 PM

All this week, we're coming to you from Afghanistan. And tonight we're asking, "Was it worth it?"

NHL Dreams, and Black's Going Back to Prison

NHL Dreams, and Black's Going Back to Prison
5:12 PM

Tonight is the biggest night of your life. Well, if you're a hockey player with hopes of being drafted to the NHL that is. As they wait anxiously for their name to be called, we'll talk to the ultimate hockey dad.

Capturing the FBI's Most Wanted and Our Mission in Afghanistan

Capturing the FBI's Most Wanted and Our Mission in Afghanistan
6:21 PM

He was one of America's most wanted fugitives. After 16 years on the run, James "Whitey" Bulger is behind bars. Tonight, we'll take a closer look at the man who loomed large over the City of Boston.

The U.S. Mission in Afghanistan

The U.S. Mission in Afghanistan
6:09 PM

Barack Obama addresses the nation about the fate of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. We'll carry Obama's address live and bring you comprehensive analysis.

Oceans in Poor Health, Summer's Arrival, and Spider-Man is dying

Oceans in Poor Health, Summer's Arrival, and Spider-Man is dying
3:54 PM

A new report says pollution, over-fishing and other man-made problems are killing our oceans. Just how dire is the situation? And what it's going to take for us to really care?

The Shame Game, and Talking with the Taliban

The Shame Game, and Talking with the Taliban
5:10 PM

As rioters come forward to apologize, they're being all but lynched by the public.Tonight we're looking into public shaming. Does it work? And is the cost too great?

Heroes in Vancouver, Casey Anthony Trial, and Driving Ms. Arabia

Heroes in Vancouver, Casey Anthony Trial, and Driving Ms. Arabia
3:23 PM

While countless people burned cars, trashed building and beat people up in Vancouver, a handful of others were trying to stop them. We'll talk to a young man in Vancouver who did just that.

Vancouver Riots, Weiner Resigns, and Go the F@#K to Sleep

Vancouver Riots, Weiner Resigns, and Go the F@#K to Sleep
3:14 PM

Edward Hirt is a psychologist who has studied fan behaviour and tells us how the strong emotional ties we feel for sports teams can sometimes turn ugly.

Game Seven, and the End of the Union?

Game Seven, and the End of the Union?
2:18 PM

With the stakes even higher, that number is expected to be even bigger. So what is it about Game 7, that gets so many people - even non-fans - to care?

Talking with Gadhafi, Choking Canucks?, Spiderman's Return

Talking with Gadhafi, Choking Canucks?, Spiderman's Return
4:54 PM

Libya is the focus of debate in Ottawa. Mark talks with Retired Lt-Gen. Roméo Dallaire. Plus - we ask whether the only way to get rid of Gadhafi - may be to negotiate with him.

'Gay Girl in Damascus' Hoax, Engraving the Cup and Emmy Lou Harris

'Gay Girl in Damascus' Hoax, Engraving the Cup and Emmy Lou Harris
6:08 PM

'Gay Girl in Damascus' is a hoax. The 40-year-old man behind the blog said it was the only way he could draw attention to the serious problems in Syria. Tonight we'll talk to the person who helped unravel the hoax.

Crisis in Syria, Game Five & Why Canadians Aren't Funny

Crisis in Syria, Game Five & Why Canadians Aren't Funny
6:37 PM

We're known for our sense of humour right? Wrong. A worldwide poll says Canadians are pretty much the bottom of the barrel. How can that be? We'll try to figure that one out tonight.

A goalie's Tough Job, Slutwalk, and one Embarrassing Dad

A goalie's Tough Job, Slutwalk, and one Embarrassing Dad
4:43 PM

Dale Price dons ridiculous costumes to wave goodbye to his 16 year old son as he gets on the school bus... we're talking mermaid costumes, and wedding dresses. Father and son unite tonight.

NATO's Mission, Cutting Online & Hockey Enforcer

NATO's Mission, Cutting Online & Hockey Enforcer
6:04 PM

Police mob a Texas property, after a tip from a psychic that they'd find dozens of bodies. Turns out, the psychic got it wrong. We'll look at how psychics are used in police work... and just how effective they are.

Weiner in hot water & chasing the storm

Weiner in hot water & chasing the storm
4:05 PM

Tonight we explore the evolution of cheating. Nick Purdon sets out on the quest to find out if sexting is cheating.

Weinergate, Budget Déjà Vu, AIDS turns 30

7:08 PM

Call it "Weinergate." At a tearful news conference, U.S. congressman Anthony Weiner admitted to sending a picture of his crotch over the internet. Is this just another case of a politician behaving badly? Or is there more to this scandal than we know?

Dr. Death is Dead

Dr. Death is Dead
5:44 PM

Jack Kevorkian captured the world's attention when he helped dozens of ailing people commit suicide. He died in a Detroit area hospital after a short illness. Tonight, Kevorkian's lawyer and friend, reflects on his legacy.

Are we losing the war on drugs? And picking up Bono

Are we losing the war on drugs? And picking up Bono
6:12 PM

While he was driving along a highway, Edmonton Oiler Gilbert Brulé spotted one of the world's most famous musicians looking for a lift.

Hockey Night in Vancouver & NDP in the House

Hockey Night in Vancouver & NDP in the House
6:05 PM

Connect's Nick Purdon is in Vancouver tonight, to see how fans are getting ready for the big game. And, a sports psychologist joins us to answer a troubling question: could all that fan enthusiasm actually cost the Canucks the Cup?