The Risks of E. Coli

This week, the largest recall of beef in Canadian history expanded to include many stores in this province. More than 1500 different products from a slaughterhouse in Brooks, Alberta are at risk of e-coli contamination. The recall is shaking consumer confidence and raising questions about how unsafe the beef might be. Herb Schellhorn is a biologist specializing in e-coli research at McMaster University in Hamilton.

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May 29, 2013 | 9:53Eyou Dipajimoon Deputy Grand Chief Ashley Iserhoff Audio

Eyou Dipajimoon Deputy Grand Chief Ashley Iserhoff May 29, 2013 | 9:53Deputy Grand Chief Ashley Iserhoff reacts to CBC Documentary on James Bay Cree.

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Eyou Dipajimoon Moose Factory dealing with impacts of flooding May 22, 2013 | 5:03The flood threat in northern Ontario is starting to go down. Local officials say an ice jam on the Albany River is starting to move and they are no longer on high alert for evacuation. Allan Jolly from Ontario says the situation has caused a delay for wor

May 18, 2013 | 10:07Fresh Air King of the "Q" Audio

Fresh Air King of the "Q" May 18, 2013 | 10:07Fresh Air guest host Karen Gordon talked with Chef Ted Reader about his new book "Gastro Grilling---Great Recipes For Grilling Year Round".

May 18, 2013 | 12:19Fresh Air Star Trek Deconstructed Audio

Fresh Air Star Trek Deconstructed May 18, 2013 | 12:19Fresh Air guest host Karen Gordon talked with The Toronto Star's Rob Salem about the evolution of Star Trek.

May 18, 2013 | 8:51Fresh Air How We Fly Audio

Fresh Air How We Fly May 18, 2013 | 8:51Fresh Air guest host Karen Gordon talked with musician Justin Hines about his new CD "How We Fly".

May 18, 2013 | 10:22Cinq a Six VOIR cuts paper edition to twice a month Audio

Cinq a Six VOIR cuts paper edition to twice a month May 18, 2013 | 10:22Montreal's last standing alternative weekly is cutting its publishing to once every two weeks, but pledges to put more current information online. Jeanette Kelly speaks to editor and founder Pierre Paquet.

May 18, 2013 | 8:05Cinq a Six Are alternative weeklies doomed? NOW doesn't think so. Audio

Cinq a Six Are alternative weeklies doomed? NOW doesn't think so. May 18, 2013 | 8:05As the VOIR cuts back to two paper issues a month, Toronto alt weekly NOW is thriving. What's the secret? Jeanette Kelly speaks to now editor Michael Hollett.

May 18, 2013 | 15:57Cinq a Six Black Fashion Week Audio

Cinq a Six Black Fashion Week May 18, 2013 | 15:57Adama Paris has started fashion week in Dakar, Senegal, and Black Fashion Week in Prague and Paris. Now, she's brought the event to Montreal.

May 17, 2013 | 4:22The Early Shift Turtle Saved Audio

The Early Shift Turtle Saved May 17, 2013 | 4:22In a medical emergency, helicopters can airlift you to the hospital. But what if the emergency involves an animal? Well, thanks to a group called Pilots N Paws, a Sarnia turtle has been saved. We heard from Windsor pilot Rick Woodall.

May 17, 2013 | 6:38The Early Shift Slam Homophobia! Audio

The Early Shift Slam Homophobia! May 17, 2013 | 6:38What happens when you mix slam poetry with the today's International Day Against Homophobia? You get an event called "Slam Homophobia!" We spoke to organizer Dan MacDonald.