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September 2007

THE TRIAL OF CONRAD BLACK
In mid-July former media baron Conrad Black was found guilty of obstruction of justice and three counts of mail fraud. The verdict came after a 15-week trial in a Chicago courtroom. Black, who will be sentenced in November, could be sent to prison for many years. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the Black trial and the conviction of the man who was once one of Canada’s most powerful business tycoons.

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF CANADA
This summer the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation organized a contest to come up with the Seven Wonders of Canada. Canadians were invited to submit their nominations, and they responded in overwhelming numbers. More than 18 000 nominations were received and hundreds of thousands of Canadians voted for their choices. For this News in Review story we’ll look at the contest and how a panel of judges came up with their Seven Wonders.

TONY BLAIR’S TEN YEARS IN POWER
In late June Tony Blair stepped down as Prime Minister of Britain. Blair is considered by many to have been one of Britain’s most successful prime ministers. In recent years, however, his popularity had slumped mainly because of his support for the U.S.-led war in Iraq. In this News in Review story we’ll take a close-up look at Blair’s decade in power and how he left his mark on Britain and the world.

OMAR KHADR: CANADIAN IN GUANTANAMO
Omar Khadr is a young Canadian who is being held at the U.S. detention camp for suspected terrorists in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Khadr was just 15 years old when he was captured by U.S. forces in 2002, while fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan. He is accused of killing an American soldier with a hand grenade. This News in Review story reviews the case of Omar Khadr and how a Canadian teenager became a child soldier in Afghanistan.

October 2007

THE VAN DOOS HEAD FOR AFGHANISTAN
In late summer soldiers from Canada’s Royal 22nd Regiment, commonly known as the Van Doos, began arriving in Afghanistan. They had barely settled in when they were rocked by the deaths of three soldiers in two bomb attacks. Because the Van Doos are based in Quebec, where anti-war feeling runs high, the tragedy also had a political dimension. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the deployment of the Van Doos and how Quebecers reacted to the tragic news.

THE TRIALS OF STEPHEN TRUSCOTT
In 1959, 14-year-old Stephen Truscott was sentenced to hang for the murder of a 12-year-old girl near Clinton, Ontario. His death sentence was commuted, but it wasn’t until late August of this year that an Ontario court finally acquitted him of the murder charge. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the Stephen Truscott story and at the latest chapter of one of the most famous murder cases in Canadian history.

THE ACT THAT MADE US CANADIAN
This summer ceremonies were held to mark the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act. Before that Act in 1947, both native-born and naturalized citizens in this country were considered British not Canadian. In this News in Review story we’ll look back at that historic day and meet the first person to be born a Canadian. We’ll also meet some new Canadians as they prepare for their own citizenship ceremony.

GOING GREEN TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING
As politicians continue to argue over the best way to fight the threat of global warming, a lot of Canadians aren’t waiting to do something about the problem. They’re trying to cut down on greenhouse gases by going green. In this News in Review story we’ll look at a school with a sod roof and no furnace. We’ll also show you how a city turned a moonscape into a forest, and how another is trying to become a bike paradise.

November 2007

TAKING OFF: CANADA’S SOARING DOLLAR
In late September, the Canadian dollar overtook the U.S. dollar for the first time in 31 years. The high-flying loonie is good news for Canadian importers and those planning trips south of the border. But it is bad news for many other Canadians. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why our dollar is soaring, and at some of the winners and the losers.

DEFENDING OUR SOVEREIGNTY IN THE ARCTIC
The dramatic shrinking of the Arctic ice cap this year has some experts predicting that the Arctic Ocean could be ice free in summer by 2013. That would open up sea lanes to shipping and allow for more extensive oil and mineral exploration. It would also force Canada to defend its sovereignty in the region. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how Canada plans to do that and how the melting ice is affecting the lives of northern Canadians.

SELLING CANADA’S MILITARY TO CANADIANS
As Canadians troops fight in Afghanistan, Canada’s military is also engaged in a big mission at home. Its goal is to shape the way Canadians think about the mission in Afghanistan and to increase overall support for our armed forces. In this News in Review story we’ll look at Operation Connection and at how our military is selling itself to Canadians.

HELPING THE MENTALLY ILL HOMELESS
In late August, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the formation of the Canadian Mental Health Commission. It will fight the stigma associated with mental illness and draw up a mental health strategy for Canada. One of its biggest challenges will be to find new ways to help people who are mentally ill and homeless. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the story of a Saskatchewan woman and her family’s desperate struggle to find her a place to call home.

December 2007

HARPER’S THRONE SPEECH CHALLENGE
In late October, the Conservative government outlined its plans in a Throne Speech. Prime Minister Harper also announced that if any of the promised legislation was defeated it would trigger a federal election. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the government’s Throne Speech and how the opposition parties reacted to the Prime Minister’s challenge.

STATE OF EMERGENCY IN PAKISTAN
In early November, Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf declared emergency rule and suspended the country’s constitution. Musharraf said it was necessary to deal with a wave of extremist violence. But the move was widely condemned by many countries, including Canada. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the crisis in Pakistan and what it could mean for the future of that troubled region.

QUEBEC’S BIG ACCOMMODATION DEBATE
In Quebec a two-person commission is holding public hearings into how immigrants should fit in and what if anything their new society should do to accommodate them. The hearings have caused a storm of controversy in the province, with critics accusing them of fostering intolerance. In this News in Review story we’ll travel to the small town of Herouxville to try to understand what’s behind Quebec’s big debate.

LAKE SUPERIOR: WHERE DID THE WATER GO?
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. But in recent years a lot of that water has been disappearing at an alarming rate. Trillions of litres of water have simply vanished. Some scientists blame it on global warming, but many waterfront homeowners believe that something else is going on. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the mystery of the missing water in the greatest of the Great Lakes.

February 2008

THE ASSASSINATION OF BENAZIR BHUTTO
On December 27, 2007, former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto was murdered as she left an election rally in Rawalpindi. Bhutto’s death caused widespread rioting and forced the government to postpone a general election until February. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the life of Benazir Bhutto and what her death could mean for her troubled country.

CRACKING DOWN ON TASERS
In late December, the RCMP announced it would be restricting its use of electric stun guns, or Tasers. The announcement came two months after a Polish immigrant at the Vancouver airport died after police used Tasers and then restrained him. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how that death set off a national debate about the safety of stun guns.

THE OIL SANDS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Alberta’s oil sands have transformed Canada into a world energy superpower. The profits are staggering but so are the costs to the environment. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the effects of this modern-day black gold rush. We’ll also examine how the rising demand for oil is forcing the Alberta government to make some very difficult choices.

THE HIDDEN WOUNDS OF WAR
Many Canadian soldiers have been killed and wounded in Afghanistan. Now some “healthy” soldiers are returning home to discover they too, have been wounded, but didn’t even know it. In this News in Review story we’ll examine the devastating psychological impact of war on soldiers. We’ll also take a very personal look at the struggle of a Canadian soldier who served in Afghanistan. March 2008

March 2008

THE MANLEY REPORT ON AFGHANISTAN
In late January, a government appointed commission headed by former Liberal cabinet minister John Manley released a report on Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. The report recommended that Canadian troops should keep fighting in that country, but only if certain conditions are met. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the Manley Report and the political storm it ignited.

RESTARTING THE CHALK RIVER REACTOR
In December a shutdown at Ontario’s Chalk River nuclear reactor led to a worldwide shortage of medical isotopes. Despite safety issues, the government, with the support of the other parties, ordered the reactor restarted. In this News in Review story we’ll examine the controversial decision and the political fallout that followed.

THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE
In February, the race to choose the next president of the United States heated up. The two main parties, the Democrats and the Republicans, held a series of primaries and caucuses to determine which candidate should represent them. In this News in Review story we’ll look at both party’s candidates and at the issues shaping their campaigns.

CYBER THIEVES AND IDENTITY THEFT
Identity theft is a growing problem for Internet users. Criminals can use a number of ways to gain access to confidential information like credit card numbers. In this News in Review story we’ll show you how these cyber thieves operate and why it’s so hard to catch them. We’ll also look at some practical steps Internet users can take to protect their identities from being stolen.

April 2008

DODGING A SPRING ELECTION
In late February, the fate of Stephen Harper’s Conservative minority government seemed to hang in the balance. The government introduced a number of bills as well as a budget, and warned that if they were defeated it would trigger a federal election. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how the opposition parties reacted and how a spring election was eventually avoided.

KOSOVO DECLARES INDEPENDENCE
On February 17, 2008, the breakaway Serbian province of Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia. The move was welcomed by the United States and many European countries. But the Serbs and their Russian allies reacted angrily. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why and how Kosovo became a country. We’ll also examine why some countries, including Canada, are worried the move could set a dangerous precedent.

RESTORING PEACE TO KENYA
The African country of Kenya has long been regarded as an oasis of stability in a troubled continent. But in January the country was rocked by an outbreak of bloody factional fighting. At least 1 500 people were killed and thousands were forced to flee their homes. In this News in Review story we’ll look at what led to the two-month crisis and what is being done to try to end the violence.

COMING HOME TO NEWFOUNDLAND
For years, many Newfoundlanders have had to leave the province to find work in other parts of Canada. Now they might not have to do that anymore. The province is expected to undergo an economic boom thanks to the oil off its shores. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why so many Newfoundlanders have left and whether changing economic conditions will be enough to make them come home.

May 2008

RISING FOOD PRICES THREATEN MILLIONS
The prices of basic food like wheat, corn, and rice have been soaring all over the world. In many poor countries millions of people are facing hunger and malnutrition. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at what’s causing this global crisis. We’ll also show you how rising prices are helping Canadian farmers but hurting people in countries like Pakistan.

CHANGING CANADA’S IMMIGRATION RULES
In late March, Stephen Harper’s Conservative government announced that it wanted to make some major changes to Canada’s immigration laws. The changes would give the government the power to fast-track some applications, while refusing to even consider others. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at the proposed legislation and why it is so controversial.

TIBET, CHINA, AND THE OLYMPICS
In March anti-government riots erupted in Tibet, an autonomous region of China. When the Chinese government cracked down, there were protest demonstrations in many countries around the world. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at the violence in Tibet. We’ll also show you how the demonstrators targeted China’s preparations for this summer’s Olympic Games.

MAKING MONEY BY GOING GREEN
As Canada struggles to control its greenhouse gas emissions, some Canadian businesses are leading the way. They are coming up with new and exciting ways to use greener or less polluting energy sources. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at three Canadian companies that are going green and making money.

September 2008

PUTTING A TAX ON CARBON
This summer, Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion introduced a plan to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. The plan would place a new tax on carbon. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives immediately attacked the plan, calling it a tax grab that would make gasoline even more expensive. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at the carbon tax debate and explain why it could become a big election issue.

CHINA AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES
On August 8, the 29th Olympic Games opened in the Chinese capital of Beijing. For the Chinese government the Games were not just a chance to host the biggest sporting event in the world, they were also a chance for the country to showcase its achievements as a rising global power. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at whether they succeeded and what happened when the Games got underway.

CANADA’S RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL APOLOGY
In June, the Government of Canada apologized to Aboriginal Canadians for the way they were treated in residential schools. Thousands of Aboriginal children were forced into government-fi nanced schools where many suffered physical and sexual abuse. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at that sad chapter in Canadian history and at the moving ceremony in the House of Commons.

BOOM TIMES IN SASKATCHEWAN
After many lean years Saskatchewan has suddenly become an economic powerhouse. Soaring prices for oil, potash, wheat, and other products have brought new prosperity to the province. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at how these boom times are changing the lives of the people who live there. October 2008

October 2008

CANADIANS TO VOTE IN A FEDERAL ELECTION
In early September, Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament so an election could be held on October 14. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why the Prime Minister felt an election was necessary. We’ll also hear from the other party leaders and examine the issues that shaped the campaign.

DEADLY BACTERIA STRIKE CANADIANS
In mid August, an outbreak of deadly Listeria bacteria led to a massive recall of contaminated lunch meats and other products. By early September, 12 people had died. In this News in Review story we’ll look at listeriosis and what is being done to improve the safety of the food we eat.

THE DANGEROUS CRISIS IN GEORGIA
In August an armed conflict broke out in Georgia, a country in the Caucasus region. Georgian and Russian troops fought each other over the future of two disputed territories. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the roots of the conflict. We’ll show you what happened during the fighting and what was done to keep the crisis from escalating out of control.

COMMUTERS, CARS, AND BICYCLES
As fuel costs continue to rise, more Canadians are using bicycles to commute. But that ride can be a difficult and frustrating one. In this News in Review story we’ll look at some of the roadblocks to biking. We’ll also examine how bike theft has become a big problem and what riders can do to try to keep their bicycles from being stolen.

November 2008

CANADA AND THE ECONOMIC MELTDOWN
In early October, a global credit crunch that began in the United States spread to Canada. Stocks plunged, and many Canadians began to worry about their savings and whether the country was heading for a recession. In this News in Review story we’ll look at what caused the credit crunch and how it could affect the Canadian economy.

AMERICANS CHOOSE A NEW PRESIDENT
On November 4, Americans went to the polls to choose a new president. The vote came after a long and bitterly contested campaign between the Democratic candidate Barack Obama and Republican candidate John McCain. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the campaign and what happened when voting day finally arrived.

A COMMUNITY FIGHTS GANGS AND GUNS
Although crime rates in Canada have been going down, gang violence has been increasing. In many Canadian cities young gang members with guns have become a deadly problem. They are not only killing each other, but sometimes innocent people are caught in the crossfire. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how gangs and guns turned an Alberta community into a war zone and how the community fought back.

THE PUSH TO GROW MORE FOOD IN CANADA
Thanks to modern transportation Canadians can enjoy fruits and vegetables from all over the world. But as the amount of foreign produce continues to increase, the amount of home-grown fruits and vegetables has been going down. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how one community in Ontario is trying to reverse that trend by getting people to “buy local.”

December 2008

CANADA FACES A RECESSION
As the global economic crisis continues, some economists are predicting that Canada will slide into a recession. It would be the first recession in 16 years and could hit some parts of Canada particularly hard. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how the economic crisis is affecting the Canadian economy and what is being done to try to cushion the blow.

CELL PHONES AND DRIVERS
The Ontario government has introduced legislation that would ban the use of cell phones while driving. The legislation would also allow police to charge drivers for using other hand-held devices like iPods and video game players. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why some Canadians think the ban goes too far and why others think it doesn’t go far enough.

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN AFGHANISTAN
As winter arrives in Afghanistan millions of Afghans are facing starvation. To make matters worse Taliban insurgents have started targeting aid workers, making relief efforts more dangerous and difficult. In this News in Review story we’ll look at what one Canadian, former cabinet minister Flora MacDonald, is doing to try to help people in rural Afghanistan.

ELECTRONIC WASTE AND CHINA
When we dispose of electronic devices like computers and cell phones we don’t throw them in the garbage. Because they contain toxic substances we dump them at places where they can be recycled. But a lot of this electronic garbage is ending up in China. In this News in Review story we’ll look at one Chinese town, where so-called e-waste is creating a toxic nightmare.

February 2009

THE CONSERVATIVES AND THE COALITION
In early December, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government found itself fighting for its political life. Three opposition parties formed a coalition and announced that they were ready to topple the Conservatives, and form a new government. To avoid being defeated, Prime Minister asked the Governor General to shutdown Parliament until late January. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how the crisis developed, and at what could happen next.

CANADIANS, CREDIT CARDS, AND DEBT
For years many Canadians have been on a credit card binge. Now, as the economic crisis deepens, a lot of them find themselves struggling with high levels of personal debt. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why so many Canadian households are overextended. We’ll also examine why it’s so easy to fall into the credit trap, and what can be done to get out of it.

THE TERRORIST ATTACK ON MUMBAI
In late November, a group of gunmen launched a terrorist assault on the Indian city of Mumbai. The gunmen fired indiscriminately into crowds, and seized several buildings and luxury hotels. By the time a furious four day battle with police and soldiers ended at least 170 people had been killed. In this News in Review story we’ll look at Mumbai’s days of terror, and at the political repercussions in the region.

WHEN IT’S COOL TO BE KIND
Every year an army of volunteers contributes time, effort, and money to try to make Canada a better place to live in. They organize all kinds of events to raise money for charity, and help less fortunate Canadians like poor children and the homeless. In this News in Review story we’ll look at some of those volunteers, and what they are doing to try to make a difference.

March 2009

BARACK OBAMA VISITS CANADA
In February, Canadians welcomed a very important visitor, Barack Obama the new President of the United States. Polls show that Obama is very popular in Canada. But his visit came at a time when protectionist policies in the U.S. threaten to harm our economy. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the Obama visit, and examine what his presidency could mean for Canada.

CANADA GETS A RECESSION BUDGET
In early February, the Conservative government’s new budget was passed by the House of Commons. Two months before the Conservatives had claimed that spending billions of dollars to stimulate the economy wouldn’t be necessary. But the budget they tabled predicts a federal deficit of more than sixty billion dollars over the next two years. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why the Conservatives changed their mind, and whether the budget will be able to boost Canada’s sagging economy.

GUANTANAMO BAY AND OMAR KHADR
For eight years the United States has operated a military prison at its naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The maximum-security facility is used to house prisoners charged with terrorist offences. Because it has a bad reputation, the new American administration has vowed to shut it down. But the status of one prisoner, a young Canadian named Omar Khadr, remains unclear. In this News in Review story we’ll look at Khadr’s story, and at the history of the infamous prison.

AFGHANISTAN: A SOLDIER'S STORY
Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan have been paying a heavy price recently in their war against the Taliban. In December and January alone eleven soldiers were killed in a series of bomb attacks. But what’s it like to be a soldier in Afghanistan and have to fight a largely unseen enemy? What’s it like to be shot at, or lose a friend? In this News in Review story we’ll look at the war through the eyes of a young Canadian soldier.

April 2009

HARD TIMES HIT THE AUTO INDUSTRY
One of the biggest victims of the global credit crunch is the auto industry. Consumer demand is falling, factories are closing, and the once mighty industry is now asking for government bailouts. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the state of the Canadian auto industry, and what is being done to try to save it.

THE FUTURE OF THE OIL SANDS
Canada’s oil sands industry is a big part of our economy. But in recent months it has come under increased scrutiny because of its environmental impact. And most of that scrutiny is coming from our biggest customer, the United States. In this News in Review story we’ll look the problem and what the industry plans to do about it.

WHITE DRAGONS: THE KILLER AVALANCHES
It has been a deadly avalanche season in Canada. By the end of February 16 people had been killed, most of them in British Columbia. But why are so many people dying? In this News in Review story we’ll look at why the so-called white dragons are so dangerous. We’ll also examine what avalanche control experts are doing to try to prevent them.

THE FLIGHT OF THE SILVER DART
Canada has a long and proud aviation history that began 100 years ago with the flight of the Silver Dart. On February 23, 1909 J.A.D. McCurdy piloted Canada’s first powered airplane across a frozen lake in Nova Scotia. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how a group of aviation enthusiasts brought history alive, by recreating that first famous flight.

May 2009

THE RECESSION AND THE DEVELOPING WORLD
In early April, the G20 leaders agreed to provide more than $1-trillion of aid to developing countries. The recession has hit those countries hard. Many are running out of money, and some are threatened by mass starvation and violence. This story looks at the desperate situation in many countries and what’s being done to help them. (Length: 14:12)

AFGHANISTAN AND THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN
One of the goals of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan is to try to improve the rights of women. But that campaign was dealt a blow when the Afghan government unveiled some controversial legislation. The legislation would make many women financially and sexually subservient to their husbands. This story examines why the Afghan government did what it did and look at the angry reaction.(Length: 14:28)

THE DECLINE OF THE TRADITIONAL MEDIA
Newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations have been hit hard by the economic recession. Advertising revenues have plummeted, and the so-called traditional media are losing ground to new media. This story looks at how newspapers and other old media are struggling to survive and also examines what a new media world might look like. (Length: 15:15)

HOCKEY PLAYERS AND LIFE LESSONS
In Vancouver, police have come up with a new way to teach kids about the danger of drugs. They have enlisted the help of some hockey players and some of the drug addicted residents of the city’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. This story will show what happened when the two groups came together and what the police are trying to achieve. (Length: 12:52)

September 2009

TWO CANADIANS MEET IN SPACE
In July, Canadian astronaut Julie Payette rocketed into space and made history. When she met her colleague Robert Thirsk on board the International Space Station, it was the first time two Canadians had been in space at once. This story looks at the mission that brought the two astronauts together, and examine Canada’s role in space. (Length: 15:22)

CANADA AND THE SWINE FLU
As the Swine Flu continues to spread around the world, Canada’s healthcare system is stepping up its pandemic preparations. The H1N1 virus first arrived in Canada in the spring, and health authorities are expecting many more cases this winter. This story looks at what is known about the virus, and how it’s affecting Canadians. (Length: 14:54)

IRAN'S SUMMER OF DISCONTENT
In early August Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in as President of Iran, after weeks of sometimes bloody unrest. Ahmadinejad was elected in June, but his opponents said the vote had been rigged and took to the streets in protest. At least 30 people were killed and hundreds were arrested. This story looks at the controversial election, and at the mass demonstrations that followed. (Length: 13:50)

ASBESTOS: CANADA'S UGLY SECRET
Asbestos is a mineral that was once widely used in the construction industry. Canada produces about ten percent of the world’s supply, but because it can cause severe lung problems, its use in this country is limited. Instead most of it is shipped to developing countries. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how those sales are helping a dying industry in Canada, but sickening and killing workers in countries like India. (Length: 12:47)

October 2009

CANADA AND THE STRANDED CANADIANS
Abousfian Abdelrazic and Suad Hagi Mohamud are two Canadians who shared a common ordeal in two different places. They both found themselves in a foreign country and not allowed to come home. This News in Review looks at their stories, and why they and others have accused the Canadian government of abandoning its own citizens. (Length: 12:59)

AFGHANISTAN'S TROUBLED ELECTION
In late August, Afghans went to the polls to choose a President and members of the provincial council. Canada’s troops in that war torn country helped provide security so the vote could take place. But the election was marred by violence and voting irregularities. This story looks at what happened and why the result was so controversial. (Length: 15:54)

REMEMBERING CANADA'S WAR DEAD
On November 11th, many Canadians will take a moment to remember the soldiers who died fighting for Canada. The main ceremony will take place at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, but many other ceremonies will be held across the country. This story looks at Remembrance Day and the story of Canada’s war dead from the First World War to Afghanistan. (Length: 17:53)

AUTISM: LIVING WITH DIFFERENCE
Autism is a complex biomedical condition that is not yet completely understood. It can cause people to have trouble communicating or engage in certain kind of repetitive behaviour. The traditional approach has been to try to treat it or cure it, but now some are questioning that emphasis. This story reports on some autistic people who want the condition to be seen as just another human difference. (Length: 16:15)

November 2009

PARLIAMENT AND THE ELECTION QUESTION
In late September, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff announced that his party would no longer support Stephen Harper’s Conservative government. That meant that the minority government could be defeated, unless the NDP or the Bloc Quebecois supported it. This story will look at what happened, and whether Canadians could soon be heading to the polls. (Length: 13:55)

KEEPING UP WITH THE SWINE FLU
Last Spring the swine or H1N1 flu first arrived in Canada. Thousands became ill, and by the end of the summer 78 people had died. Now a second wave is sweeping across the country. This story looks at what has been learned so far about this pandemic flu bug, and the best way to fight it. (Length: 14:31)

ADOPTION: LOOKING FOR A BABY ABROAD
Every year, for a number of reasons, many Canadians adopt children in foreign countries. International adoptions can provide them with the baby they always wanted, but they can also be expensive and frustrating. This story follows a Manitoba woman as she travels to Kazakhstan to adopt a baby girl. (Length: 14:59)

TRYING TO SAVE THE WORLD'S AMPHIBIANS
All over the world frogs and hundreds of other amphibians are rapidly disappearing. The situation is so serious that some scientists believe we are witnessing the biggest mass extinction since the dinosaurs. This story looks at what is happening to these little creatures, and what is being done to try to save them. (Length: 15:04)

December 2009

THE COPENHAGEN CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT
In December, 192 nations gathered in Copenhagen, to discuss climate change. The plan was to begin drafting a document to replace the Kyoto Protocol that expires in 2012. This News in Review story looks at the summit preparations, and examines the debate over climate change in this country. (Length: 15:16)

IS THE RECESSION REALLY OVER?
It has been just over a year since Canada was hit by the effects of a global recession. More than 350-thousand people lost their jobs. Now there are some faint signs of recovery, but is the recession really over? This News and Review story examines the state of the Canadian economy, and what economists are saying about its future. (Length: 16:15)

THE INTERNET: FORTY YEARS LATER
It has been forty years since the Internet was born. Since then it has revolutionized our world. But it has also brought with it a host of new problems. This News in Review story looks at the birth of the Internet, and examines some issues that are clouding its future.(Length: 16:07)

THE GREAT U.S. HEALTH CARE DEBATE
Shortly after assuming office U.S. President Barack Obama announced plans to reform his country’s health care system. The announcement set off a furious debate with both sides citing Canada’s Medicare system to back up their arguments. This News in Review story looks at why the American system needs to be reformed, and one good reason Canada’s system might be better. (Length: 14:46)

February 2010

RICHARD COLVIN AND THE AFGHAN DETAINEES
In November, a Canadian diplomat triggered a political firestorm on Parliament Hill. Richard Colvin told a committee that Canadian troops had been handing over prisoners to Afghan authorities, even though the government knew they might be tortured. The government denied it but refused to hand over documents, and then suspended Parliament. This News in Review story looks at the allegations and at the government’s controversial decision. (Length: 16:30)

THE ROAD TO THE WINTER OLYMPICS
This month Canada will play host to the world when the Winter Olympics open in Vancouver. During the Games the spotlight will be on the athletes. But it has taken years of work by thousands of Canadians to prepare for the event. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the long road to the Winter Games, the challenges, and the controversies. (Length: 14:16)

THE PLANE BOMBER AND AIRPORT SECURITY
On Christmas Day 2009, a young Nigerian man allegedly tried to blow up an airliner as it prepared to land in Detroit. The man was subdued by other passengers before he could set off explosive material sewed into his underwear. But the incident triggered a security scare at airports all over the world. This News in Review looks at what happened and at what is being done to try to make air travel safer. (Length: 16:15)

CANADA'S AMAZING NEPTURE PROJECT
Although humans have travelled all the way to the moon and back, the bottom of the sea remains largely unexplored. Now some Canadian scientists are doing something about that by placing sensors and cameras on the seabed off Vancouver Island. This News in Review story looks at the NEPTUNE Canada project and at some of the amazing images those cameras have been capturing. (Length: 13:19)

March 2010

A DEADLY EARTHQUAKE DEVASTATES HAITI
On January 12, a powerful earthquake struck the small nation of Haiti. More than a 100,000 people were killed, and about a million others were left homeless. This News in Review story looks at Haiti’s tragedy, and how Canada and other countries are trying to help the survivors. (Length: 15:27)

YOUNG ADULTS AND HEART DISEASE
In late January a new report warned that Canada could be facing an epidemic of heart disease. It said because so many Canadians are not eating or exercising properly even young adults are now at risk. This News in Review story looks at the problem, and what can be done to try to correct it. (Length: 15:40)

THE TRIALS OF THE TORONTO 18
In June 2006, police in Ontario arrested 18 young men and charged them with planning the biggest terrorist attack in Canadian history. This News in Review story looks at the trials of the so-called Toronto 18. It also examines what could have led these young Canadians to want to attack their own country. (Length: 16:37)

DIVING FOR CLUES TO CANADIAN HISTORY
The fur trade played a large role in the early history of Canada. It opened up the country, created new communities, and led to the further exploration of North America. Archaeologists have retrieved many artifacts from places like old trading posts. This News in Review story follows a team looking for them at the bottom of rapids. (Length: 15:25)

April 2010

EARTHQUAKES: THE HORROR AND THE SCIENCE
On January 12, a powerful earthquake struck the small nation of Haiti. More than a 100,000 people were killed, and about a million others were left homeless. This News in Review story looks at Haiti’s tragedy, and how Canada and other countries are trying to help the survivors. (Length: 15:27)

TOYOTA RECALLS MILLIONS OF VEHICLES
In the last few months the Toyota Motor Corporation has recalled more than eight million vehicles. The recall came after a number of complaints about the safety of some of its models. This News in Review story looks at why the giant Japanese company took such drastic action, and how the recall affected Toyota owners in Canada.

TAKING THE VIOLENCE OUT OF HOCKEY
In early March, National Hockey League managers met to discuss how to cut down on violent behaviour that can seriously injure players. But violence in hockey isn’t just an NHL problem. It’s a problem in smaller leagues all over Canada. This News in Review story discusses why hockey can be so dangerous, and what’s being done to make the game safer.

THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF NANOPARTICLES
Nanoparticles are microscopic particles with special properties. They are used to manufacture all kinds of products from cosmetics to clothing. But because they are so small, some wonder about the hidden dangers. This News in Review, looks at nanotechnology and what has some researchers worried.