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Photographer turns lens on rising sea levels
Award-winning photographer J Henry Fair is capturing aerial photos of cities around the world that are under threat from rising sea levels. Fair hopes people will better understand climate change if they can see what’s happening.
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'I get nightmares': How racial violence in high schools is taking a mental toll on students
A CBC News survey shows high levels of both violent and racist attacks in Canadian schools, and it's having serious effects on students and their families.
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Montreal postpones Halloween over bad weather
The city of Montreal and its suburbs are postponing trick or treating over forecasted rain and wind on Halloween.
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Toddler assaulted in Winnipeg
A three-year-old boy is in critical condition after an assault in his home. Family members say the boy was stabbed.
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Immigrants to Quebec will have to pass values test
Starting in January, Quebec will require that newly arrived immigrants pass a test to show they understand democratic and Quebec values.
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Living near a busy road exposes people to ‘soup of pollutants’
New research shows millions of Canadians living near busy roads are exposed to a dangerous mix in the air.
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Doctors rethinking opioids for chronic pain
The opioid crisis has doctors rethinking how they’re prescribing the painkillers to patients who need them to manage chronic pain.
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The National for October 30, 2019
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Families, survivors react to Grenfell Tower report
The survivors and relatives of the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower fire react to the findings of an initial report into the tragedy, which includes criticisms of the London Fire Brigade’s response.
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NDP caucus returns to fight uphill battle
A downsized NDP caucus met for the first time since the federal election addressing an uphill battle to get its message across, especially in Quebec.
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Is Andrew Scheer's leadership at risk?
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s performance during the federal election has been questioned by some party members, including harsh words from one-time leadership hopeful Peter MacKay.
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Assessing damage from the Kincade Fire
The worst may be over for the areas hit by the Kincade Fire in Northern California, but residents are now assessing the damage. The National’s Erin Collins was in Sonoma County speaking to residents.
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Winds spark more fires, damage in California
Strong winds in Southern California have sparked another fire near Los Angeles and made damage from the Getty Fire spread. CBC's Nick Purdon was in the area today talking to residents affected by the wildfires.
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Canadian adults get failing grade for physical activity
Canadian adults were given a failing grade for vigorous physical activity in a report by Participaction. The study found Canadians spend too much time sitting and not enough time exercising.
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Are these fires the new normal for California?
After years of megafires devastating California, and elsewhere, our Adrienne Arsenault talks to Canadian author Ed Struzik about the future of wildfires.
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Distracted driving as deadly as impaired driving
New data shows that distracted driving is as deadly as impaired driving and has caused more driving fatalities in some parts of Canada.
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Trans-Canada highway bypass opens in Regina
A new bypass allowing drivers to go around Regina instead of staying on the Trans-Canada highway opened to traffic today.
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Handcuffed man gets to gun while in police cruiser
Toronto police say they are investigating after a handcuffed man managed to get to a concealed gun while he was in the back of a cruiser.
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Meghan Murphy speech draws opposing views on transgender rights
An event at a Toronto library branch drew opposing views about transgender rights during an appearance by controversial feminist Meghan Murphy.
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Elementary school stops bullies by fostering talk, trust
When traditional methods of punishment weren't doing anything to reduce bullying and school violence, a school in Truro, N.S., decided to try a restorative-justice approach — and says it's paying off.
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Impeachment inquiry hears from official on Ukraine call
A military officer who was listening to the phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s president that sparked the impeachment inquiry testified today.
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Boeing CEO criticized over 737 Max crashes
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg faced heavy criticism during his testimony to a U.S. Senate committee over the crashes of two 737 Max jets that killed a total of 346 people.
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First-hand look at devastation from Kincade Fire
The largest of the wildfires burning in California is the Kincade Fire, which has displaced thousands of people. The National is on the ground in Northern California to view the devastation first hand with some residents.
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The National for October 29, 2019
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California fires force Canadians from home
A Canadian family whose home was evacuated because of the Kincade Fire in Northern California describes the experience.
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Getty Fire damages properties in Los Angeles
The Getty Fire in Los Angeles has also caused major damage in California. Nick Purdon walked through one neighbourhood devastated by the wildfire.
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‘Systemic failures’ during Grenfell Tower fire
A public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire found “systemic failures” by fire crews who instructed residents of the apartment building to stay put. Seventy-two people died in the fire two years ago.
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Fort McMurray fire victims say builder didn’t deliver on promises
Several people who lost their homes in the Fort McMurray, Alta., fire of 2016 say the builder they hired didn’t deliver on promises about timelines, cost and quality. The builder denies any wrongdoing saying labour shortages and delayed payments from insurance companies put work behind schedule.