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Tight races remain in Quebec
In the final weekend of the campaign there are plenty of tight races being fought in Quebec.
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Were chemical weapons just used in Syria?
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire may please Turkey, but it hasn’t stopped the bombings in Syria. New pictures have also emerged suggesting a recent use of white phosphorus.
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Can influencers get young people to vote?
The latest push to get out the vote is using social media influencers to harness their influence to encourage young people to go to the polls. Andrew Chang met up with a group of influencers to see how it works.
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The National for October 18, 2019
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Green Party turns attention to west coast voters
The Green Party has turned its attention to voters on the West Coast, especially on Vancouver Island where they hope to gain some seats. CBC’s Tanya Fletcher spent a day in B.C. with Elizabeth May.
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Attempt to capture El Chapo’s son leads to shootout
An attempt by Mexican authorities to capture the son of the infamous drug lord known as El Chapo turned into a deadly shootout without the arrest of Ovidio Guzman Lopez.
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Greta met by supporters, critics in Alberta
Greta Thunberg was met by thousands of people in Edmonton for a climate rally but they weren't all supporters. Plenty of counter-protesters showed up as well.
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Party leaders make final campaign push
The party leaders are making their final push in the federal election campaign by tapping into the emotional side of politics as well as the policy.
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Close Winnipeg race leaves voters undecided
The riding of Elmwood-Transcona was won by less than 100 votes in 2015 and is shaping up to be another close race. We talk to some voters trying to make their final decision.
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What the leaders are saying about a possible minority government
With a minority government looking like more of a possibility, the federal party leaders are saying how they would handle the situation.
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How are the parties positioned for a minority government? | At Issue
As election day approaches, a minority government looks like a very real possibility, so how are the parties positioned if it happens? Our At Issue panel is here to discuss.
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'I wish it could actually count': Mock vote primes elementary and high school students for election
Here’s how a high school teacher and a civic education charity are getting students interested in politics, and preparing them to participate in Canada's electoral process.
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How climate change affects fall colours
Researchers are studying how climate change plays a role in the factors that affect leaf life cycles and when fall colours appear.
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What matters to Nova Scotians in this election? | The Voter’s Chair
We bring our Voter’s Chair to Nova Scotia to ask everyday people what matters most to them in this election.
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The National for October 17, 2019
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Athletes the latest target for CBD products
Now that edible cannabis products are legal in Canada, some companies are looking to target athletes with drinks and supplements containing cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD.
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Old oil wells a growing business in Alberta’s oil patch
After several years of low oil and gas prices, the only business growing in Alberta’s oil patch is the decommissioning of old oil wells.
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The personal toll of broken promises in Syria
Residents of a town in Syria are feeling the personal toll from what they say are broken promises that led to the recent violence in the country. CBC’s Margaret Evans spent the day in northern Syria.
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Turkey agrees to 5-day ceasefire in Syria
Turkey has agreed to a five-day ceasefire in northern Syria following a visit from a U.S. delegation including Vice-President Mike Pence.
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Progress on Brexit as U.K., EU reach deal
A Brexit agreement reached between the European Union and the U.K. is a sign of progress, but the deal needs to be approved by the European and U.K. parliaments before Brexit can actually happen.
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Greta Thunberg gets mixed reaction upon arrival in Alberta
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg has arrived in Alberta where she will take part in a climate strike. Some say the teenager doesn’t “understand” the province.
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Canadian newlyweds detained in Turkey released without charges
CBC has learned that newlyweds from Ontario are returning to Canada after being detained in Turkey since July after they were arrested near the Syrian border.
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Doug Ford resurfaces, questioned about federal campaign
Doug Ford has kept a low profile throughout the federal election campaign, but faced several questions about it during a funding announcement today.
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Possible lessons inside Ukraine’s Museum of Corruption
Inside Ukraine’s Museum of Corruption there are possible lessons for U.S. President Donald Trump and members of his inner circle linked to the attempts to dig up dirt on Trump’s opponents.
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Engaging the next generation of voters
High school students may not be old enough to vote, but they’re engaged and making politics a part of their daily discussions. Andrew Chang spoke with some of the next generation of voters.
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Canadian couple released from Turkish detention without charges
A Canadian couple who were detained by Turkish authorities near the Syrian border in July on suspicion of trying to join ISIS are on their way home to Canada after being released without charge, CBC News has learned.
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The National for October 16, 2019
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Glybera: World’s most expensive drug gets second chance
The made-in Canada medical breakthrough that became the world’s most expensive drug, Glybera, is getting a second chance through the National Research Council of Canada. Glybera was the world’s first gene therapy and priced at $1 million for a one-time dose to treat Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, LPLD.