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Back to SearchThe political fallout from Paul Bernardo’s prison transfer
To the frustration and hurt of the families of Paul Bernardo’s victims, the notorious rapist and murderer has been moved from a maximum security prison to a medium security one. Conservatives are ca…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Why the internet is getting worse
There’s a growing sense that the internet – or at least the big sites we use all the time like Amazon, Facebook and Google – is becoming worse. Instead of seeing what’s best for us at the top of our …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
The Beatles and the future of AI music
Before his death, John Lennon recorded a demo of a new song, "Now and Then" on a cassette. His Beatles bandmates later tried to repurpose it for release, but abandoned the project in part because of …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Money, sex, and populism: The life of Silvio Berlusconi
This week, Silvio Berlusconi died at the age of 86. He served as Italy’s prime minister three separate times, leaving a permanent mark on the country’s politics, media, and culture. Berlusconi create…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Donald Trump pleads not guilty, again
Former U.S. president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 37 federal criminal charges that he unlawfully kept national-security documents when he left office and lied to officials who sough…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
As wildfires burn, climate debate stagnates
As smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec blanketed the nation’s capital early last week, air quality advisories caused residents to wear masks and kids to stay inside for recess. Most debate in…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
On the front line of mass migration out of Sudan
After more than eight weeks of fighting, the power struggle between two rival military groups continues in Sudan. The conflict has turned the capital of Khartoum into a battleground. With hundreds of…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Front Burner Introduces: The Dose - How does drinking coffee affect my health?
For many of us, coffee is an essential part of our day. So what impact is it having on us, beyond just waking us up in the morning? To try to answer that question, Dr. Brian Goldman from the CBC podc…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Politics roundup: David Johnston, budget tactics and byelections
MPs have just a couple weeks before Parliament is set to break for the summer, but there’s still a lot going on in Ottawa. David Johnston continues to fend off calls to step aside as special rapporte…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Binance and its Canadian CEO sued in major crypto case
The biggest crypto exchange in the world is being sued by an American regulator accusing Binance and its Canadian billionaire founder of breaking a string of laws and misusing investor funds. Changpe…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago