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Behind Chornobyl’s story revival and tourism boom
After the HBO miniseries told the story of the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster, Russian producers are playing catch-up to regain control of the story.
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Life after surviving an Indy Car crash
Canadian Indy Car driver Robert Wickens survived a 300 km/h crash last year, but his life will never be the same.
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Vancouver's $4.8M chandelier draws criticism
The art installation located in Vancouver’s Granville neighbourhood is made up of 600 faux crystals.
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Why a Quebec town is looking to change its name
Officials in Asbestos, Que., say the town's name causes nothing but trouble and it's time for a change — but not everyone is on board.
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Humboldt Bronco honoured in Thailand
Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed in last year's Humboldt Broncos bus crash, dropped the puck at a hockey game for expats in Bangkok.
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Impeachment inquiry: new phase begins but questions loom
A crucial new phase begins this week in the impeachment proceedings in Washington.
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What to expect out of the big premiers meeting
It's their first opportunity since the federal election to meet and plan for how to deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government.
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London Bridge attack victims: what we know so far
Police identified Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt as those killed in Friday's stabbing attack near London Bridge.
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Severe weather gripping 50 million people
Across Canada and the U.S., 50 million people were under weather warnings this weekend. One person died following a pileup of more than 30 vehicles near Kingston, Ont.
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The National for December 01, 2019
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Stolen fire truck swerves toward pedestrians in Winnipeg
A stolen fire truck in Winnipeg was seen swerving toward pedestrians during a frantic police chase.
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Winnipeg’s 1919 General Strike becomes movie musical
Winnipeg’s 1919 General Strike, which saw 30,000 people walk off the job, is being turned into a big-screen movie musical called Stand!
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Garry Kasparov on Putin, Trump and political strategy
Garry Kasparov, a former chess grandmaster turned Kremlin critic, sat down with Andrew Chang to talk about the political strategies of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump and what democracy looks like right now.
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The National for November 29, 2019
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China’s growing influence on film industry
China is exerting its growing power and big audiences to influence the film industry in Hollywood and in Canada.
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Vancouver moves toward plastic bag ban
The City of Vancouver has passed legislation that would ban plastic bags and other single-use items by 2021.
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Halifax police apologize for decades of racial profiling
The Halifax police chief has apologized for decades of racial profiling in the city in the form of “street checks” after a CBC News investigation found black people were six times more likely to be stopped than white people.
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How Black Friday shopping habits are changing
Black Friday is no longer only an American shopping holiday. More Canadians now choose Black Friday over Boxing Day to find deals, while many shoppers are finding sales online and smaller retailers are also trying to cash in.
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Taking climate action on Black Friday
People drawing attention to climate change with weekly climate strikes were using Black Friday to draw attention to the impact of consumerism on the environment.
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How the NHL lags behind in vetting coaches
The NHL doesn’t have a formal vetting process for coaches and after recent allegations, some say it’s time for that to change.
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Bystanders tackle attacker in London Bridge stabbing
A group of bystanders tackled a man who stabbed multiple people on London Bridge, killing two and injuring at least three others. Police are calling the attack an act of terrorism.
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Shoreline erosion causes cottages to fall into Lake Erie
Residents along the shores of Lake Erie are trying to prevent more cottages from falling into the water because of shoreline erosion.
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Quebec, Manitoba premiers spar over 21 Reasons recruitment campaign
Francois Legault was on the defensive this week after a campaign out of Manitoba to recruit civil servants from Quebec. The 21 Reasons campaign outlines benefits of heading west but it’s being seen as an attack on Quebec’s secularist Bill 21.
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Scheer stands firm as calls for resignation grow
Andrew Scheer is standing firm that he’s remaining as Conservative Party leader even as more people within the party are calling for him to resign.
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3 children among dead in Ontario plane crash
Seven people, including three children, were killed in a plane crash in Kingston, Ont., on Wednesday.
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How long can Andrew Scheer last as Conservative leader? | At Issue
Despite mounting criticism this week, Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer says he will stay on and fight. The At Issue panel looks at how he is handling the pressure, how much support he has and how long he can last as leader.
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Talking politics over Thanksgiving amid impeachment
The impeachment hearings are over and U.S. Thanksgiving is underway and many voters are still divided, especially in swing states. Paul Hunter went to Virginia to find out how people are handling political conversations over the holiday.