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Meet the Ontario teen building DIY air purifiers for seniors and small businesses
Shiven Taneja, 14, is building DIY air purifiers for people in his Mississauga, Ont., neighbourhood. He's so far built around 20 of the boxes, called Corsi-Rosenthal boxes, since starting the project in mid-December.
The Current for Jan. 10, 2022
Today on The Current: The pandemic’s impact on mental health in Canadian workplaces; what’s driving recent violent protests in Kazakhstan; and families renew call for justice two years after downing of Flight PS752.
Nina Lee Aquino wants to solve the world's problems through theatre in new position
The newly appointed artistic director of the National Arts Centre English Theatre in Ottawa is hoping to use her position to change the world through theatre.
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Canadian children's singer Raffi highlights half-hour of fun on The Current
Some of our younger listeners might be stuck at home, but we — and some of our friends — have some ideas to help them have some fun. We’ve got music with Canadian children’s singer Raffi; storytelling with author Emil Sher; and mindfulness exercise with early childhood educator Michelle Candelaria.
The Current for Jan. 7, 2022
Today on The Current: Our political panel analyzes the year ahead in Canadian politics; pioneering theatre producer Nina Lee Aquino on Canadian identity and theatre; why now’s the time for a fun-tervention; and a half-hour of fun with music, storytelling and exercise
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New book chronicles the conspiracies that led to the U.S. Capitol riot
It’s been a year since thousands of Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. In their new book, The Steal, Mark Bowden and Matthew Teague chronicle the conspiracies that led to that violent day.
Implementation will be key to First Nation child welfare agreement, says advocate
A historic $40 billion agreement-in-principle between the federal government and First Nations leaders is a big step in the direction for reconciliation, according to Cindy Blackstock, but she’s still waiting to see action.
The Current for Jan. 6, 2022
Today on The Current: Fighting airborne transmissions; new book The Steal chronicles the conspiracies that led to the U.S. Capitol riot; should Canadians be worried about a potential Capitol riot-like attack here?; and The Fifth Estate investigates a white supremacist group.
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Experts address the repercussions of children returning to remote learning
Parents across Canada are once again learning their children won’t be going back to school anytime soon. We discuss the repercussions a lack of in-person learning could have on children with experts Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, Dr. Shimi Kang and Prachi Srivastava.
David Roche has built a career joking that his face is a 'gift from God' — but he's not kidding
David Roche's face was first bathed in a spotlight more than 30 years ago, when he stepped onto a San Francisco stage to deliver a comedy routine in front of a champagne-sipping crowd, but people have been staring at him his whole life.
The Current for Jan. 5, 2022
Today on The Current: Work in Progress: Sun Life Canada president on how his company adapted to the pandemic; a historic agreement-in-principle between federal government and First Nation leaders; experts address the repercussions of children returning to remote learning.
Fate of 'doomsday glacier' is warning light for climate change, says author
Climate author Jeff Goodell says people should be paying close attention to the fate of a glacier in Antarctica, and what happens there should push policy change because of the impact it could have on sea levels.
It's OK to take it easy with your fitness goals this year, say health and wellness experts
Fitness goals can dominate New Year's resolution lists, but two experts tell us why people should take it easy and not put too much strain on their bodies this year.
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Two Order of Canada honourees on how they've helped make the country a better place
Indigenous trailblazer Gail Cyr and disability activist David Roche were among 135 Canadians recently appointed to the Order of Canada.
The Current for Jan. 4, 2022
Today on The Current: Sounding the alarms about a potential Thwaites Glacier collapse; Order of Canada honourees on how they’ve helped make the country better; health-care workers on dealing with Omicron and provincial shutdowns
Aiming for average: hip-hop artist says 'Black averageness' is OK, too
As people begin their new year, and get ready to tackle new goals and aspirations, one Canadian hip hop artist is suggesting that just being okay is okay.
Desmond Tutu saw value where other people didn't, says close friend
On Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Tutu, the country’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights, had died at the age of 90.
The Current for Jan. 3, 2022
Polopoly summary: Today on The Current: We bring you a special show about taking it easy and being kind to yourself in 2022.
Why fighting apartheid with music might be Steven Van Zandt's proudest moment
Steven Van Zandt is an accomplished singer, songwriter and producer who worked with Bruce Springsteen. He's even starred in The Sopranos. But those great accomplishments pale to what might be his proudest achievement: fighting apartheid in South Africa.
The Current for Dec. 31, 2021
Today on The Current: Canadian musicians reflect on the year that was — and how they’re approaching 2022; remembering the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu; and Steven Van Zandt on his political awakening and fighting apartheid.
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Child advocate Diane Sowden among Order of Canada honourees
For more than two decades, Diane Sowden has been fighting against child sexual exploitation and trafficking. She's educated thousands of people about sexual exploitation, and she successfully advocated raising the legal age of consent in Canada. For her efforts, she was named to the Order of Canada on Thursday.
Adaptability is key ahead of Beijing Olympics, says gold medallist Damian Warner
As athletes once again face uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, mixed with political turmoil, ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, gold medallist Damian Warner is encouraging adaptability.
The Current for Dec. 30, 2021
Today on The Current: Damian Warner reflects on 2021 — and gets set for 2022; an inside look at the art of violin making; Order of Canada honours Children of the Street Society's Diane Sowden; and Back to the Land: How these nature enthusiasts overcame their fear of the outdoors.
Back to the Land
How BIPOC farmers are working to make rural agriculture more diverse
By making their mark on rural land, young farmers of colour are working to upend the assumption that farming is the domain of older white men. They say that using ecologically minded farming practices and growing food locally can create a more equitable industry.
Resisting Hitler: Canadian-born author tells the story of her great-great aunt
Mildred Harnack-Fish gave her life to resisting Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and now her great-great niece Rebecca Donner is telling that story through the book All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days.
