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Morning North | Feb 4, 2013 | 7:18

Chief Theresa Spence could face tough questions in Attawapiskat

Chief Theresa Spence is back in Attawapiskat. Her recent hunger strike brought national attention to First Nations issues. But back home, some are wondering if it will help solve problems with housing and poverty on the reserve.

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Morning North - Sudbury's new water sports centreMay 24, 2013 | 4:04Morning North Sudbury's new water sports centre Audio
Morning North Sudbury's new water sports centre May 24, 2013 | 4:04Construction of Sudbury's new water sports centre is expected to begin soon, after years of fundraising. Dan Welch, a coach with the Sudbury Canoe Club is looking forward to moving into the new facilities. He spoke with the CBC's Steve Howard.
Morning North - Getting boaters to wear their life jacketsMay 24, 2013 | 4:12Morning North Getting boaters to wear their life jackets Audio
Morning North Getting boaters to wear their life jackets May 24, 2013 | 4:12Police are wondering what it's going to take to get boaters to wear their life jackets. OPP inspector Mark Andrews spoke with the CBC's Kate Rutherford about some of the things he's seen on the waters.
Morning North - New book offers historical geography of Greater Sudbury (short version)May 24, 2013 | 9:04Morning North New book offers historical geography of Greater Sudbury (short version) Audio
Morning North New book offers historical geography of Greater Sudbury (short version) May 24, 2013 | 9:04Oiva Saarineen is Professor Emeritus at Laurentian University and the author of a new book called "From Meteorite Impact to Constellation: A Historical Geography of Greater Sudbury". Oiva was in our studio for a chat about the book and about Sudbury.
Morning North - New book offers historical geography of Greater Sudbury (long version)May 24, 2013 | 20:12Morning North New book offers historical geography of Greater Sudbury (long version) Audio
Morning North New book offers historical geography of Greater Sudbury (long version) May 24, 2013 | 20:12Oiva Saarineen is Professor Emeritus at Laurentian University and the author of a new book called "From Meteorite Impact to Constellation: A Historical Geography of Greater Sudbury". Oiva was in our studio for a chat about the book and about Sudbury.
Morning North - What Sudbury is doing to prevent suicide among young peopleMay 24, 2013 | 8:05Morning North What Sudbury is doing to prevent suicide among young people Audio
Morning North What Sudbury is doing to prevent suicide among young people May 24, 2013 | 8:05Bertrand Guindon from the Child Family Centre was in our studio to looks at the issue of suicide and young people. A study suggests that teenagers are at greater risk of attempting suicide if they know someone else who's taken their own life.
Morning North - Financial health of the Algo Centre Mall and community vs safetyMay 24, 2013 | 3:06Morning North Financial health of the Algo Centre Mall and community vs safety Audio
Morning North Financial health of the Algo Centre Mall and community vs safety May 24, 2013 | 3:06Questions are being raised about wether some people at Elliot Lake city hall put the financial health of the Algo Centre Mall and the community ahead of safety. Current city councillor Al Collette used to do work at the mall. He testified at the inquiry.
Morning North - Being a witness at the Elliot Lake public inquiryMay 24, 2013 | 10:27Morning North Being a witness at the Elliot Lake public inquiry Audio
Morning North Being a witness at the Elliot Lake public inquiry May 24, 2013 | 10:27What is it like to be a witness at the public inquiry into the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake? Dimitri Yakimov went through the experience and told what it was like for him.
Morning North - When politicians speakMay 24, 2013 | 10:56Morning North When politicians speak Audio
Morning North When politicians speak May 24, 2013 | 10:56We took a look at the word count for Northern Ontario MPs. Which politician did the most talking on Parliament Hill last year? And is that a good thing? We asked public speaking coach Conway Fraser to tell us how politicians can communicate better.
Morning North - MPP Report - John Vanthof (May 23)May 23, 2013 | 7:05Morning North MPP Report - John Vanthof (May 23) Audio
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Morning North - Former mall manager testifies at Elliot Lake inquiryMay 23, 2013 | 7:30Morning North Former mall manager testifies at Elliot Lake inquiry Audio
Morning North Former mall manager testifies at Elliot Lake inquiry May 23, 2013 | 7:30The Elliot Lake public inquiry into the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall heard testimony from a former mall manager about the years just prior to the roof collapse... including allegations of altered financial information and questionable roof repairs.
Morning North - Regreening continues in SudburyMay 23, 2013 | 5:40Morning North Regreening continues in Sudbury Audio
Morning North Regreening continues in Sudbury May 23, 2013 | 5:40Over 9 million trees have been planted since 1978 and regreening continue in Greater Sudbury. The CBC's Steve Howard spoke about the regreening efforts with Stephen Monet, the manager of environmental planning initiatives for Greater Sudbury.
Morning North - Red Cross volunteer Ted GianniniMay 23, 2013 | 6:35Morning North Red Cross volunteer Ted Giannini Audio
Morning North Red Cross volunteer Ted Giannini May 23, 2013 | 6:35Ted Giannini has attended several emergency disasters across the country in his 14 years with the Red Cross. He dropped by our studios for a chat about his experiences and what motivates him to help in times of crisis.
Morning North - New book looks at women's history of Western ManitoulinMay 23, 2013 | 7:47Morning North New book looks at women's history of Western Manitoulin Audio
Morning North New book looks at women's history of Western Manitoulin May 23, 2013 | 7:47Paula Mallea talks about her new book. She's a lawyer by profession but also has a Masters Degree in Canadian history. Her latest book is called "From Homestead to Community: A Women's History of Western Manitoulin".
Morning North - Becoming a dieticianMay 23, 2013 | 4:57Morning North Becoming a dietician Audio
Morning North Becoming a dietician May 23, 2013 | 4:57We spoke with Jenna Baysarowich about what it takes to become a dietician. She was here shadowing our own Food Feature dietician Tammy Cheguis.
Morning North - Former Elliot Lake CAO testifies at public inquiryMay 22, 2013 | 3:08Morning North Former Elliot Lake CAO testifies at public inquiry Audio
Morning North Former Elliot Lake CAO testifies at public inquiry May 22, 2013 | 3:08Former Elliot Lake Chief Administrative Officer Fred Bauthus testified at the public inquiry into the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall that the city did not hire it's own expert to look at a structural report it ordered done on the mall.

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