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Doctors call for systemic change to tackle burnout among health-care workers
As health-care workers feel the exhaustion of the pandemic setting in, some doctors say medical organizations must do more to prevent burnout among front-line employees.
The Current for Feb. 2, 2021
Today on The Current: Pandemic stress is pushing some doctors to a breaking point; a Canadian snowbird in Mexico says new quarantine measures for non-essential travel are a punishment; the military coup in Myanmar, and what might happen next; and protests rock Russia over the arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Actor Dax Shepard on vulnerability, and finding success through failure
American actor, writer and director Dax Shepard says we can learn more from people’s failures than from their successes — because there’s solace to be found in being honest about the hardships we face in life.
The Current for Feb. 1, 2021
Today on The Current: COVID-19 causing fresh delays for people awaiting surgery; new variants of COVID-19 prompt fresh guidance on masks; and Armchair Expert’s Dax Shepard on humility, sobriety and the messiness of human life.
Graduating in a pandemic, these N.S. students reflect on what they've learned in a 'chaotic' final year
The pandemic has cancelled or limited some of the things graduating students normally enjoy at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S. But many have found comfort in looking to the future.
How this expert says Canada could benefit from Biden's climate plan
Joe Biden’s climate change plan could be an opportunity for Canada to sell its southern neighbour the goods it needs for its “clean energy future,” says the head of an energy think tank at Simon Fraser University.
Canadian athletes focused on Tokyo, despite uncertainty surrounding Summer Olympics
As rumours swirl about the fate of this year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo, some Canadian athletes say they are focused on keeping their head in the game rather than dwelling on the uncertainty that lies ahead.
The Current for Jan. 29, 2021
Today on The Current: Joe Biden’s plans for climate change and what they mean for Canada; Canadian athletes stay focused on Tokyo, despite Olympics uncertainty; a Harvard scientist on staying open-minded about alien visitation; and André Picard on COVID-19 variants and masks.
Sen. Murray Sinclair urges Canadians to reckon with systemic racism
Reconciliation will take generations, but Canada must reckon with systemic racism, says Sen. Murray Sinclair, who retires from the Senate this week.
Lynn Beyak's resignation good for the Senate, good for Canada, says Sen. Murray Sinclair
Sen. Murray Sinclair has welcomed the resignation of Lynn Beyak, saying Canadians “deserve responsible and honourable conduct from public office holders.”
The Current for Jan. 28, 2021
Today on The Current: The benefits of kids returning to the classroom outweigh COVID-19 risks, a report says; Canada’s Road Ahead: Antigonish, N.S., and a weird year for the students of St. Francis Xavier University; and hours of video released by Peter Nygard’s former employee.
The Current for Jan. 27, 2021
Today on The Current: What new coronavirus variants mean for the trajectory of the pandemic in Canada; Patricia Gauthier, head of Moderna’s Canadian operations; Sen. Murray Sinclair on his groundbreaking career, and the reconciliation work still to do.
Despite years of war, this Syrian activist remains hopeful of her country's future
Noura Al-Jizawi, a Syrian revolutionary who risked her life fighting for democratic change in her country, says she came alive the moment she took to the streets to fight for the cause. She reflects on what’s happened since that uprising during the Arab Spring in 2011.
Canadian NFL player joined the COVID-19 front line. Here's what he learned
A Canadian NFL player who traded his jersey for scrubs to fight on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic says he felt a responsibility to support something he believes in: health.
The Current for Jan. 26, 2021
Today on The Current: Canadian NFL player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on swapping football for the COVID-19 front lines; Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on securing vaccines and border restrictions; and Syrian revolutionary Noura Al-Jizawi on the legacy of the Arab Spring.
10 years after Arab Spring protests, Egyptians grapple with the fallout of a failed revolution
It's been a decade since Egyptians dared to disrupt the status quo of living in a police state. But 10 years after the protests in Tahrir Square, many Egyptians view them as naive or misguided, writes Nahlah Ayed.
Cito Gaston remembers his mentor, lifelong friend and baseball legend Hank Aaron
World Series-winning Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston remembers his mentor and lifelong friend, the legendary Hank Aaron, who died Friday.
The Current for Jan. 25, 2020
Today on The Current: Our national affairs panel on how Biden’s presidency will affect Canada; Nahlah Ayed reflects on Egypt’s Tahrir Square protests, 10 years on; Cito Gaston remembers his mentor, lifelong friend and baseball player Hank Aaron; and hospitals are fighting a COVID-19 face oxygen shortage.
Gander was built around its airport. With flights grounded, residents say local businesses are suffering
Our new series, Canada's Road Ahead, takes us on a virtual road trip across the country to speak with Canadians about how the pandemic has changed their lives. Our first stop is in Gander, N.L., where a famous airport has been brought to a standstill, posing an economic risk to the town that relies on it.
Are the kids going to be alright? Experts answer your questions about the pandemic and children
It's been nearly a year since the pandemic began and it continues to affect all of our lives. For children and teens the impacts can feel particularly acute. Experts, Dr. Anna Banerj and Dr. Tina Montreuil answer the concerns of parents and children.
A society 'awakened': How Mohamed Bouazizi sparked the Arab Spring, and inspired hope in future generations
A decade after Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation sparked an uprising across the Arab world, the Tunisian fruit vendor’s legacy continues to bring people hope, says a Canadian political scientist.
The Current for Jan. 22, 2021
Today on The Current: Keeping kids healthy and happy during the pandemic; Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette steps down after a scathing workplace report; advocates for the homeless question the impact of Quebec’s pandemic restrictions; and examining the legacy of the Arab Spring, 10 years on.
Watch out! These tricky monkeys steal things to barter for food, study shows
A primatologist who studied long-tailed macaque monkeys living in the wild says his latest study suggests the primates have developed "rudimentary economic decision-making" skills, such as bartering.
The Current for Jan. 21, 2020
Today on The Current: Canada’s Road Ahead: the famous airport and the pandemic’s economic impact in Gander, N.L.; COVID-19 challenges in Canada; thieving monkeys barter for food to return the things they've stolen, study shows; and players are in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open.
These Americans express optimism Biden can turn the tide on pandemic
As Joe Biden takes the helm as president of the United States on Wednesday, some Americans are hopeful the new administration will steer the country's COVID-19 response in a new and more unified direction.
