Jun 17, 2013 | 2:44As It Happens Bernie Sahlin's comments to young artists AudioAs It Happens Bernie Sahlin's comments to young artists Jun 17, 2013 | 2:44The Second City opened in Chicago, in December,1959. It quickly became, and continues to be, one of the most influential comedy venues in the world.
Co-founder, Bernie Sahlins, a pioneer in the world of sketch comedy, died at his home in Chicago yester
Jun 14, 2013 | 6:25As It Happens Scrabble Backlash AudioAs It Happens Scrabble Backlash Jun 14, 2013 | 6:25At the end of May, Electronic Arts took over the online version of Scrabble from Mattel. Along with tweaks to the aesthetic of the platform and dictionary, the company moved to a system whereby opponents are selected randomly. Previously players chose who
Jun 14, 2013 | 5:18As It Happens Happy Birthday lawsuit AudioAs It Happens Happy Birthday lawsuit Jun 14, 2013 | 5:18'Happy Birthday' has brought us all a bit of joy, and perhaps annoyance, at least once a year, going back as long as we can remember.
As you might already know, however - and as filmmaker Jennifer Nelson found out recently -- the song "Happy Birthday"
Jun 13, 2013 | 8:02As It Happens Quebec's "Dying with Dignity" Bill AudioAs It Happens Quebec's "Dying with Dignity" Bill Jun 13, 2013 | 8:02Quebec's Social Services Minister Véronique Hivon has introduced a bill that would allow patients with terminal conditions to have their doctors end their lives. It would be the first law of its kind in Canada. We reached Minister Hivon in Quebec City.
Jun 12, 2013 | 6:50As It Happens Socks AudioAs It Happens Socks Jun 12, 2013 | 6:50Socks - the Shetland pony - is back in the spotlight.
Already an internet rock star for the mobile phone ad which features him moonwalking his way through Shetland's fields, this time it is not his moonwalking, but his amorous adventures which have gar
Jun 11, 2013 | 3:03As It Happens Griffin Prize reading: McFadden AudioAs It Happens Griffin Prize reading: McFadden Jun 11, 2013 | 3:03David McFadden has earned a spot on the The Griffin Poetry Prize 2013 International and Canadian shortlist for his his poetry collection, What's the Score?. Founded in 2000, The Griffin recognizes excellence in English language poetry.
There are seven
Jun 11, 2013 | 3:40As It Happens Griffin reading: Williams AudioAs It Happens Griffin reading: Williams Jun 11, 2013 | 3:40Ian Williams has earned a spot on the The Griffin Poetry Prize 2013 International and Canadian shortlist for his his poetry collection, Personals. Founded in 2000, The Griffin recognizes excellence in English language poetry.
There are seven finalists,
Jun 10, 2013 | 8:20As It Happens Everest Helicopter rescue AudioAs It Happens Everest Helicopter rescue Jun 10, 2013 | 8:20Mount Everest has become a different place over the past 20, or so, years. Guiding and expedition companies geared to getting client climbers to the highest point on earth, has meant that the slopes are busier than they have ever been.
It also means th
Jun 7, 2013 | 2:23As It Happens Griffin Prize: Pollock AudioAs It Happens Griffin Prize: Pollock Jun 7, 2013 | 2:23His poetry collection, Sailing to Babylon has earned James Pollock a spot on the The Griffin Poetry Prize 2013 International and Canadian shortlist. Founded in 2000, the award recognizes excellence in English language poetry.
There are seven finalists,