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Amid sexual assault allegations, Western University has 'a long way to go to build trust,' says former student
The return to campus at Western University in Ontario has coincided with allegations of multiple sexual assaults. We talk to former student union executive Carina Gabriele, school president and vice chancellor Alan Shepard; and Farrah Khan, co-director of Courage to Act.
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How Skeetchestn First Nation uses traditional knowledge to keep wildfires at bay
In one of the worst fire seasons on record for B.C., one First Nation managed to save their buildings, but not their land. Matt Galloway talks to members and firekeepers of Skeetchestn First Nation, to hear what they know of the land and fire, and why they want more support to use that knowledge to keep communities safe.
New film charts Jacques Cousteau's life from arrogant adventurer to conservationist
While Jacques Cousteau is remembered for his deep sea adventures and conservation work, a new film explores Cousteau’s conversion from exploiting the ocean, to trying to save it.
The Current for Sept. 17, 2021
Today on The Current: How Skeetchestn First Nation uses traditional knowledge to keep wildfires at bay; calls for change after multiple sexual assault allegations at Western University; and director Liz Garbus dives into the life and work of Jacques Cousteau.
The Current's forum on access to health care, and fixing the system for patients and workers alike
The Current for Sept. 16, 2021: A special broadcast from Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S., about access to health care and mental health resources, including in smaller, more rural communities.
Night Raiders: telling the story of residential schools through film
While the film Night Raiders may be a fictional story set in a future dystopian version of Canada, writer and director Danis Goulet says it's based off events that are very real.
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Dr. Strang answers questions about Nova Scotia's cautious approach to the pandemic
Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Robert Strang, addresses the province's decision to delay reopening plans.
The Current for Sept. 15, 2021
Today on The Current: Rising COVID-19 cases in Alberta and Saskatchewan putting health systems in crisis; Dr. Robert Strang on why Nova Scotia is putting its reopening plan on hold; and telling the story of residential schools through a dystopian future
Canada Votes 2021: homelessness, affordability and housing
In Hamilton, Ont., problems around homelessness, housing and affordability reflect a national election issue. Matt Galloway talks to Vic Wojciechowska, with the Hamilton Encampment Support Network; and Laura Kennedy and Mike Rigitano, who have just bought their first home after an emotional and frustrating year-and-a-half of multiple offers, and almost giving up all together.
2 months after Lytton, B.C., was destroyed by fire, its future is still unclear
It's been more than two months since the Lytton Creek wildfire tore through the Fraser Canyon, displacing hundreds. Though some have been able to return home, the town itself remains behind barricades, and residents are only now being allowed back to sift through the rubble.
The Current for Sept. 14, 2021
Today on The Current: Canada Votes 2021: homelessness, affordability and housing; Kamal Al-Solaylee on the idea of home, and the desire to return; director Eva Orner on the Australia fires and her new film Burning.
Indigenous communities weigh up promises from federal party leaders
Federal party leaders have made several promises on Indigenous issues during this election campaign, but some Indigenous voters see a poor track record, and have heard enough. Matt Galloway weighs up the promises and the parties behind them with Niigaan Sinclair and Willow Fiddler.
Back to the Land
This plant medicine teacher is reclaiming Anishinaabe names for species. Why that could be good for the planet
Some conservationists and climate scientists believe the key to protecting endangered plants and animals may lie in efforts to preserve Indigenous languages. Joe Pitawanakwat is doing his part by learning — and teaching — about Indigenous plant medicine.
The Current for Sept. 13, 2021
Today on The Current: Indigenous communities weigh up promises from federal party leaders; how preserving Indigenous languages could be good for the planet; new book explores inside story of war in Afghanistan; and the impact of wildfires on B.C.’s tourism industry.
'My heart will bleed forever': Afghan-Canadian woman fears for her family in Kabul
Anna hasn’t been able to sleep, as she worries for her family in Afghanistan. The Canadian-Afghan woman, whose real name CBC isn’t using for safety concerns, is trying to get her mother, father, brother and sister to Canada.
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Political veterans dissect the federal election debate
How did the federal party leaders fare in Thursday night’s election debate? Matt Galloway puts that question to three political veterans: former Conservative MP Lisa Raitt; former NDP MP Libby Davies; and former Liberal MP Catherine McKenna.
The Current for Sept. 10, 2021
Today on The Current: Political veterans dissect the federal election debate; Afghanistan, in the Shadow of the Taliban: Divided families, and concerns over human rights.
Why do some people disagree with vaccine mandates, and who can qualify for an exemption?
Vaccine mandates are rolling out across the country as Canada deals with the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with mandates comes the big question; who’s exempt?
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Pandemic long-term care deaths amount to 'senicide,' but senior care still not central to election: advocate
The devastation in long-term care during the pandemic amounts to a “senicide,” says Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge. But despite ongoing inquiries into what went wrong and new measures to better protect elders, senior care is “a footnote, not a central point to the election,” she told Matt Galloway.
The Current for Sept. 9, 2021
Today on The Current: Who gets a vaccine exemption, and what are the ethical considerations?; fixing long-term care after the devastation of the pandemic; how did federal party leaders fare in French-language debate; and remembering the kindness of Gander, N.L., 20 years after 9/11.
Woman in Wales finds a message in a bottle. Now she's seeking the Canadian sender
A woman in Wales is hoping to contact a Newfoundland fisherman after discovering a message in a bottle that appears to have crossed the Atlantic Ocean and landed in the path of her morning walk.
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Former Afghanistan correspondent reflects on what he once believed was a 'noble war'
Former Globe and Mail correspondent Graeme Smith says it’s no surprise that the West lost the war in Afghanistan, and that the Taliban took control again so quickly.
The Current for Sept. 8, 2021
Today on The Current: National affairs panel on vaccine passport protests across provinces; Graeme Smith on what he learned covering the war in Afghanistan; and new Texas abortion law creating devastating situation for young people.
Andrea Constand says she'll fight to 'close the legal loopholes' after Bill Cosby's conviction was overturned
Andrea Constand's new memoir The Moment: Standing Up to Bill Cosby and Speaking Up for Women, which comes out this week, details the years-long legal saga.
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'A new Lytton': Survivors of B.C. town devastated by fire talk risk, resilience and rebuilding
A brutal fire season levelled the town of Lytton, B.C. this summer, after days of record-breaking temperatures. Matt Galloway went there to talk to residents about what they’ve been through, and their perspectives on rebuilding, resilience and climate change.
