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Q | Feb 28, 2013
Giorgi Gogia, from Human Rights Watch, on how a novel about a friendship between two Azerbaijani men and their Armenian neighbours made the author a target in his own country. Legendary Canadian comedian Martin Short on his life, career and unique role promoting Canadian talent. Writer Peter Frase on defending rude service.
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The Current | Feb 28, 2013
Head to YouTube and you can watch dozens of scenarios to a problem with older or elderly drivers. Statistically,drivers aged 80-plus almost have the accident rate of the most dangerous driving demographic ... the under 24s. And in Sudbury they are the target of a police tip-line urging other drivers to call in to report any seemingly erratic or dangerous elderly driver. Simple public safety in action? Or age discrimination?
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Mainstreet NS | Mar 1, 2013
A team led by our oceans guy, Boris Worm, has found that about 100 million sharks die every year, and the biggest preventable culprit is fishing. He explains the significance of his finding.
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And the Winner Is | Feb 26, 2013
As a boy in pre-war Austria, Georg Tintner played the piano, sang with the Vienna Boys Choir, and composed his own music. By the time World War Two broke out, he was also a conductor. But Georg Tintner was a conductor with Jewish roots. And so, after the Anschluss in 1938, he was fired. By 1942, Mr. Tintner made his way to New Zealand, and for the better part of the next forty-five years of his life, he served as a conductor across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. But in 1987, he moved to Halifax, where he would leave his mark as the conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax on October 2, 1999.
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Tapestry | Feb 22, 2013
We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. He's held his own against Deepak Chopra in a go round on consciousness and quantum physics.
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Mar 1, 2013 | 5:54Winschgaoug Nishiyuu journey grows into spiritual journey (English) AudioWinschgaoug Nishiyuu journey grows into spiritual journey (English) Mar 1, 2013 | 5:54Every day, the young people on the Journey of Nishiyuu are taking steps towards Ottawa. Since mid-January, a growing group of Cree youth has been walking in support of Idle No More. The original idea was to deepen their links to the culture and the environment. But as Melissa Natachequan found out, the walk is inspiring and healing many along the way.
Feb 26, 2013 | 7:46Winschgaoug Nishiyuu walkers reach James Bay Highway AudioWinschgaoug Nishiyuu walkers reach James Bay Highway Feb 26, 2013 | 7:46Nishiyuu will soon be arriving at several different stops along the James Bay Highway. The walkers are coming into Waswanipi Cree tallymen's territory. The Journey started in January, they now have close to 60 people joining the walk. Betsy Longchap spoke with Sydney Ottereyes of Waswanipi who is in charge of welcoming them once they reach Cree territory.
Mar 1, 2013 | 7:01Qulliq Iqaluit student trip to China AudioQulliq Iqaluit student trip to China Mar 1, 2013 | 7:01A group of students from Inuksuk High School are learning that China and Nunavut aren't as different as they seem. We have a special documentary from Allie Jaynes in Beijing. (ENG)
Feb 27, 2013 | 12:36Qulliq Hackett River Mine Project AudioQulliq Hackett River Mine Project Feb 27, 2013 | 12:36The Hackett River Mine Project aims to put a metal mine south of Bathurst Inlet. CBC host Abraham Tagalik spoke with Brad Ryder from Xstrata Zinc Representatives to get the details. (ENG)
Mar 6, 2013 | 14:20Winschgaoug Journey of Nishiyuu arrives at their 4th stop of Waskaganish AudioWinschgaoug Journey of Nishiyuu arrives at their 4th stop of Waskaganish Mar 6, 2013 | 14:20The Journey of Nishiyuu continues making it's way to Ottawa. On February 19th the group arrived at their 4th stop of Waskaganish. So far, they have walked over 650 km on their way to Ottawa. Melissa Natachequan spoke with Matthew Mukash to get the lastest.
Feb 26, 2013 | 7:44A New Day Dr. Hanley AudioA New Day Dr. Hanley Feb 26, 2013 | 7:44High Blood Pressure
Feb 25, 2013 | 9:36Eyou Dipajimoon Entities host event to keep Cree grads in Eeyou Istchee AudioEyou Dipajimoon Entities host event to keep Cree grads in Eeyou Istchee Feb 25, 2013 | 9:36The Grand Council of the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and Cree leaders are inviting all post-secondary students to a meeting in Ottawa in mid-March. It's called the Roundtable on Cree Capacity Building and organizers hope it will help Cree people better understand all the jobs available to them with the right education. Cree negotiator Abel Bosum says right now about half of the Crees who get a post-secondary education settle outside the territory and the Grand Council wants to change that. He spoke to Joshua Loon about the Roundtable.
Feb 28, 2013 | 6:22Qulliq Nunavut 2013-2014 Budget AudioQulliq Nunavut 2013-2014 Budget Feb 28, 2013 | 6:22Nunavut’s 2013-2014 budget has been announced. Finance Minister, Keith Peterson, presented it in the legislative assembly. Here’s an excerpt from his speech. (ENG)
Jan 10, 2013 | 10:32Trail's End Hit the Lights! AudioTrail's End Hit the Lights! Jan 10, 2013 | 10:32Inuvik's Sunrise Festival concludes tonight with a concert at the Igloo church. Toronto-based pop star Lights is performing an acoustic set, including songs from her album Siberia. In this interview, she talks to Allison about bullying, her upcoming acoustic album and her first trip to the North.
Feb 27, 2013 | 4:20A New Day Pilgrim AudioA New Day Pilgrim Feb 27, 2013 | 4:20Accident
Mar 13, 2013 | 10:59Eyou Dipajimoon Grand Chief a keynote speaker at large treaty conference AudioEyou Dipajimoon Grand Chief a keynote speaker at large treaty conference Mar 13, 2013 | 10:59Those taking part in a national land claims conference in Gatineau are hoping to make the federal government more accountable for treaty implementation. The "Keeping the Promise" Conference brought together more than 300 First Nations and Inuit leaders, government representatives, academics, industry people and others from February 26 to March 1. They hope to lay the foundation for a modern treaty implementation policy and create an annual "report card" to evaluate how well the government is doing with regard to treaty implementation.
As the nation that signed the first modern treaty back in the 1970's, Cree Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come was one of the keynote speakers at the event. Joshua Loon spoke with him.
Feb 8, 2013 | 11:04Airplay My Father and the Man In Black AudioAirplay My Father and the Man In Black Feb 8, 2013 | 11:04Joshua Robinson talks about the film documenting his father's time as Johnny Cash's agent, and Patrick Singh talks about an evening of Johnny's music.
Feb 27, 2013 | 12:33Qulliq Hunters Found Near Qikitarjuaq AudioQulliq Hunters Found Near Qikitarjuaq Feb 27, 2013 | 12:33Two hunters were found safe after being lost for several days near Qikitarjuaq. Stevie Kisa Audlakiak is the father of one of the hunters. He shared their story with CBC's Kowesa Arlooktoo. (INUK)
Dec 19, 2013 | 4:25A New Day The Real Yukon Gold - Nuggets of Kindness, Interview with Neil Graham AudioA New Day The Real Yukon Gold - Nuggets of Kindness, Interview with Neil Graham Dec 19, 2013 | 4:25Yukon artist, Neil Graham recounts his time in Toronto, when he was
literally a starving artist, a co-worker would offer him money for food, but Neil full of the fire to paint, needed it for oils.
Feb 21, 2013 | 9:28Winschgaoug Preparing for a long-distance trek AudioWinschgaoug Preparing for a long-distance trek Feb 21, 2013 | 9:28Following the Nishiyuu Journey, we have heard a lot lately about how difficult it is to walk long distances especially during winter. Exercise and nutrition are key to succeeding at this type of journey. Wally Rabbitskin of Mistissini who has run many marathons spoke to Joshua Loon about preparing for such a physical challenge.
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