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The shoes of the men who were killed in the Quebec City mosque attack, Jan 29, 2017, are still in the same place. No one has touched them.
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It was November 2002 when she first uttered the words “I’m Anna Maria Tremonti, and you’re listening to The Current.” Since then, she’s given us 17 seasons of greatness. #ThanksAMT #ThrowbackThursday
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On Sunday, Cree radio host Clarence Iron will make history as the first person to call an NHL game in an Indigenous language. He says, "Indigenous people around the nation, they deserve something like this. We need to showcase our talents.".
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Hamed Esmaeilion @esmaeilion @ps752justice lost his wife and daughter when Iran shot down Flight PS752. Now, he’s angry that @canadasoccer has plans to host Iran’s soccer team here in Canada. “They don't have hearts,” he told @mattgallowaycbc. Full invu:
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At age 10, @theJagmeetSingh says he began experiencing sexual assault. He blamed himself until a friend told him it wasn't his fault. Now he wants to share that message with anyone who needs to hear it. "It’s not their fault . I want that to be clear.” .
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It's happening. Rehearsal: done. Setup: just about. Tissues: at the ready. See you guys tomorrow for the season finale and big goodbye. #ThanksAMT
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In the wake of images of the 2013 Lac Megantic disaster surfacing in a Netflix series, @SyracuseU professor Robert Thompson tells us that using real footage of destruction must be relevant to the story being told.
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“The whole system of the U.S. was supposedly designed to keep people like Donald Trump away from power, and if they somehow slipped into power, to control them while there. That system is failing," says @davidfrum.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Stuart McLean, host of CBC Radio's The Vinyl Café.
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Mary Pratt, a painter who turned the everyday objects of her kitchen, garden and daily life into extraordinary works of beauty and colour, has died in St. John's. She was 83. Here are just a few of her stunning #paintings:
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The number of children who died in Canada's residential schools could be as high as 25,000, says Murray Sinclair, former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He joins @mattgallowaycbc at 8:37am to discuss the work that needs to be done now.
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"It's important to show the world that we activists, protesters who fight for freedom and democracy … are not alone," says Ted Hui, a politician with Hong Kong's Democratic Party.
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Shot in the face by her husband in Afghanistan, former teen bride Shakila Zareen starts anew in Canada: "I thought that I was dreaming. I just remember begging my mom to wake me because I was in so much pain and I wanted the dream to be over."
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It’s @lauralynchcbc’s last day! .We know you’ve enjoyed hearing her on air over the past few months — as much as we’ve enjoyed working with her. So from everyone at The Current, thank you Laura, for lending us your insight, and your voice. Enjoy some not-so-early mornings!
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Journalist @DesmondCole says it’s time to disarm and defund the police, and redeploy funds to help communities. “If I keep hitting you with a stick, hitting you with a stick, hitting you with a stick… take the damn stick away,” he told @mattgallowaycbc.
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Hamed Esmaeilion @esmaeilion lost his wife Parisa Eghbalian & 9-year-old daughter Reera, pictured, when Iran shot down flight PS752. At 9am he explains why @ps752justice wants @CanadaSoccer to cancel their upcoming friendly match with Iran @TeamMelliIran
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An unlikely duo? @TheRickWilson was once the master of Republican strategy for defeating Democrats; @MollyJongFast is a writer who comes from a long line of prominent liberals. They explain why they’re joining forces in a new podcast, The New Abnormal, at 9:30am. 👇.
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@janephilpott @janephilpott continued, on her decision to walk away from cabinet: "I chose the truth. That’s more important than my political career.".
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First up today, former MP @lraitt opens up to @mattgallowaycbc about the exhaustion, and violence, that comes with caring for her husband Bruce, who has young-onset Alzheimer’s. She wants other caregivers to know it’s OK "to tell the really bad stories." .
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Our new host @mattgallowaycbc joins us on Monday, but how much do you really know him? We joined him on his morning commute — and can confirm, it was dark o’clock — to get to know him a little better.
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Canadian mathematician @johnmighton says anyone can become comfortable with math, and that if we did, we'd approach social and political issues in a more rational way.
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.@TheRickWilson has worked on Republican campaigns for decades — but now he’s offering his skills to the other side. As a never-Trumper, he says the Democrats need to make 2020 a referendum on the president himself, if they want to win. Listen at 9:05am:
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@janephilpott Philpott calls the public upset over Raybould’s secret recording a “red herring”, arguing that the focus should instead be on the tape’s “disturbing” content.
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A fundraiser to bring a large-animal CT scanner to Canada has turned out to be a lifesaver for @EstherThePig. The loveable pig has been been diagnosed with cancer but the early detection means it should be treatable with surgery. Here's the full story:
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“If a global pandemic can't stop you, nothing can.”. That’s what Paul Sun-Hyung Lee @bitterasiandude wants the high school grads of 2021 to know! . The Kim’s Convenience star joins @mattgallowaycbc this morning on a special show celebrating the class who had a year like no other
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“The issue at the heart of this is the independence of our justice system. We cannot have a democracy without an independent justice system that is free from political interference,” @janephilpott tells AMT.
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Eabametoong First Nation has been under a boil water advisory for 18 years and declared a state of emergency in mid-July. "We should not have to worry about the safety and quality of our water . that every Canadian gets to enjoy," said Chief Harvey Yesno.
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Still ahead, anti-poverty activist and elder podcaster Harry Leslie Smith is in hospital. We'll replay a conversation we previously had with him.
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As a lawyer, Marie Henein is often asked, "How can you as a woman defend someone who's charged with sexual assault?". She replies: "The same way that a man defends someone who is charged with sexual assault.". Catch the full interview with @mattgallowaycbc
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We’re getting excited to welcome our new host @mattgallowaycbc here at The Current — so we asked him what part of the new job excites him the most. His answer? Getting to know Canadians. Tune in to Matt’s first show on Jan. 6.
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The Conservative Party has chosen to "put a giant clown face on top of the country" with Boris Johnson's leadership victory, claims @IanDunt, editor of
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Remember the Tower of London's ravenmaster? He's back. And this time, there are babies.
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Listen to @BarackObama's full interview, a Canadian exclusive, at 8:37am tomorrow with @mattgallowaycbc.
Donald Trump "is more than happy to fan racist sentiments, and that from a leader . is a problem," said former U.S. president Barack Obama in an interview with @thecurrentcbc. Hear the full interview on The Current Monday at 8:37 a.m., or on the CBC Listen app.
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Good morning everyone! The farewell show is finally upon us. Anna Maria Tremonti is leaving The Current with a bang. Won’t you join us? . Spoiler alert: you will laugh and you will cry. #ThanksAMT.
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"We're fighting for the survival of our nation against a criminal state," says @MariaCorinaYA.
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"The Trump defence on the facts is flimsy to nonexistent": @davidfrum says Republicans need to speak out on Russia.
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Amid the stress of 2020, @EstherThePig has had… a pretty great year, actually. And that means her social media posts have been a place for her fans to take a break. It became "a real happy place for people,” her dad Steve Jenkins told @mattgallowaycbc.
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The unofficial poet laureate of Canada has passed. "No dress rehearsals. this is our life.".#RIPGordDownie
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A new study suggests dogs are twice as intelligent as cats because they have more neurons in their brains. In cat news, nothing's changed. They still don't care.
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Good morning! First up today, a Canadian exclusive interview with whistleblower Edward Snowden @Snowden about his new book, and the whistleblower in the Trump-Ukraine scandal roiling the U.S. You can read and listen here:
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"For almost four decades, we the women of Iran have been unhappy about compulsory hijab and we had the fear inside our heart. But now . the government of Iran, they have the fear of these brave women." - @AlinejadMasih, creator of @masihpooyan #WhiteWednesdays
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A boy from Syria soon to become Canadian, and a First Nations grandmother. They bonded over the stories of adversity each faced as young children. Now they're friends. On @TheCurrentCBC , how 13 year-old Basel Alrashdan came to understand Canada's residential school system.
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Although she was initially discouraged from revealing an alleged violent encounter with Jian Ghomeshi, Canadian filmmaker Sarah Polley says she "knew that I had to tell this story one day.". Read more & listen to the full interview on our website:
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.@lawrence_wright.thinks that whoever is behind the disappearance and possible death of #JamalKashoggi didn't factor in one thing: the Saudi journalist's fiancée. "They just didn't consider her being important," Wright told #cbcthecurrent:
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"Britain is the most popular country for Russian gangsters and corrupt Russian government officials to settle and buy property," @Billbrowder tells The Current. He says this is why Theresa May and the British government have leverage "to show Putin that Britain means business."
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Good morning Canada!. It’s been a difficult few weeks, and maybe we could all do with a smile. So we're dedicating today's show to good news — stories about joy and hope. Here’s @mattgallowaycbc with a sneak peek, tune in from 8:30am on CBC Radio and .👇
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Canadian NFLer @LaurentDTardif should be playing in the #SuperBowl in two weeks, but instead he’s working at a long-term care home in Montreal. He joins @mattgallowaycbc at 8:37am to talk football and the front line
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Fixing long-term care in Canada will involve getting rid of what are “essentially some slum landlords,” says @picardonhealth. “They don't really care about the care portion. They care about making money,” he told @mattgallowaycbc. Hear the full interview.
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Happy birthday to you, @Harryslaststand! You are one of our favourite stories on The Current. As anti-austerity activist and podcaster you're an inspiration for the future. We're sharing your segment to honour you and your "mini-revolution." CHEERS!
Here's to surviving the Great Depression, World War Two and seeing 95 both intellectually and physically intact. I assure you all I will see 100!
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Digital media has revolutionized how information can be disseminated, and who can do it, says journalist @sarahkendzior
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Our award-winning host, Anna Maria Tremonti, is leaving The Current after 16 seasons in order to produce and host new, original podcasts for CBC.
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Former MP @lraitt told @mattgallowaycbc about the exhaustion, and violence, that comes with caring for her husband Bruce, diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s in 2016, aged 56. She wants other caregivers to know it’s OK "to tell the really bad stories.".
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Two legends. One stage. @caroloffcbc conducts an exit interview with @amtremonti. Plus, hear them chat about the day they first met, decades ago. #ThanksAMT
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"There's a sense of cognitive dissonance in . Britain right now, because they're claiming not to see the racism, except it could not be more blatant," says screenwriter @AGlasgowGirl.
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This isn’t the first pandemic to hit humanity; author and historian @harari_yuval joins us to discuss whether we’re doing a better job than our ancestors, and how history will record the time of #COVID19. Listen at 11:05am
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Still ahead, journalist and author @sarahkendzior says financial woes and social media have made many in society vulnerable to right-wing populist fake news.
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Edith Grosman believes she survived Auschwitz to tell the stories of the horror she saw there. “We had to be messengers. Somebody had to survive . and tell the story,” she tells @mattgallowaycbc. Listen at 8:37am: (Image: Padraig Moran/CBC)
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It’s @mattgallowaycbc’a first day on @TheCurrentCBC! Here’s what we’ve got lined up for this morning's show, join us at 8:37 a.m.:
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Ambassador Susan Rice says witnesses in the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump have shown “extraordinary patriotism,” despite becoming the target of his attacks. @AmbassadorRice discusses the politics of personal destruction at 9:30 a.m.:
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#AMTCBC: "Hang on a second. What's your understanding of sexual harassment. You have to be touched? You can be sitting down whether you're in a wheelchair or not and tell a woman all sorts of things that are sexual harassment. What's your point?" 1/2 #cbcthecurrent.
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Interpol is expected to choose a new leader Wednesday. Here's why former U.S. ambassador @McFaul says Russia should be kicked out of the organization.
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Raptors President Masai Ujiri spoke to The Current's @mattgallowaycbc about protests over anti-Black racism, police brutality and his reaction to the video of George Floyd's death.
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We're thrilled so many of you loved our replay of Stuart McLean's story Sourdough this morning. If you missed it, it's part of this longer 2016 piece. And tune in The Current on Monday for another visit to the Vinyl Cafe.
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Next week, Matt Galloway will be stepping into the host's chair here at The Current. Here are a few words of advice from some other CBC Radio hosts.
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CBC host @JulieNesrallah sings a selection of tweets responding to Trump's reaction to @MichaelWolffNYC's Fire and Fury. (Featuring a rag tag group of Current producers as the chorus). Try to get this out of your head today. :)
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With the world's attention on Canadian soccer, some believe Canada Soccer should channel it into creating a pro women's league. "There's no point in making [girls] dream anymore unless we're going to build somewhere for them to work," said @dmatheson8.
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Canada is missing out if we can't tap into the "tremendous pool of talent amongst our diverse communities,” says new @CanadianGreens leader @AnnamiePaul, who is Black and Jewish. "I shouldn't represent so many firsts in 2020," she told @mattgallowaycbc.
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Good morning everyone! Can you believe it? Today is the last in-studio show for @amtremonti, since tomorrow we're going live from the CBC atrium for the special farewell event. We've got some excellent stuff lined up for today — make sure you're tuned in.
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Still ahead, author @MollyJongFast's mother became famous for her 1970s feminist novel Fear of Flying. She tells us what it was like growing up in the glare of novelist Erica Jong's fame.
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Friends and colleagues, past and present, bid thank you and farewell to the incomparable AMT. #ThanksAMT .
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Tomorrow on The Current, we speak to @davidfrum about his new book "Trumpocracy". Frum talks about the "enablers" who keep the president in power, and how those who oppose him need to rethink their own approach. Tune in from 8:30 AM (9am NT) on @cbcradio, or subscribe.
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Journalist @mariaressa, named among Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year,' says the Philippines is a warning to the world about the power of social media to spread misinformation.
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Having earned four degrees, including a PhD and an MD, Roberta Bondar took part in the STS-42 research mission in 1992, aboard the space shuttle Discovery. She became the first Canadian woman, as well as the first neurologist, to go to space.
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Green Party Leader @ElizabethMay says not enough is being done to tackle climate change, and the future is at risk if that doesn't change.
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"I get paid to fly a helicopter on Mars … that is pretty cool," @farahalibay told @mattgallowaycbc. But even though she was fascinated by space growing up, she didn’t see people like her in those roles. Now she’s working to change that.
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Former U.S. president @BarackObama says U.S.-Canada relations "can be mended relatively quickly” in Trump's aftermath. He talks to @mattgallowaycbc about racism in the Trump era, and the task facing a Biden presidency — tune in at 8:37am on CBC Radio One.
The relationship between Canada and the United States “can be mended relatively quickly,” with Joe Biden as president, according to former U.S. president Barack Obama. Hear the full interview on The Current today at 8:37 a.m., or on the CBC Listen app.
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This is definitely the most interesting response we've received to a request for comment from the government in a while.
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"I don't think that we want to, in this time, mock him — even though he's mocked others," says civil rights icon Rev. Al Sharpton @TheRevAl. "We don't want to become like those we criticize," he told @mattgallowaycbc.
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Russia has denied involvement in a nerve agent attack that left former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in critical condition. "Putin is basically in the business of publicly lying about everything," says @Billbrowder, .
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A year ago today a gunman opened fire on a mosque in Quebec City. Six men were killed. Aymen Derbali was shot seven times and survived but he can no longer walk. Today we hear his story.
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A familiar voice to listeners of The Current, @lauralynchcbc steps into the role of interim host this week. She’ll be here to guide you through the 2019 federal election campaign with sharp insight and thoughtful interviews.
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It wouldn't take years of research to understand that "yes, playing the same music over and over again has a deleterious effect on one's mental well-being," argues @adamjohnsonNYC.
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@EstherThePig "It went straight to my heart," said @amtremonti of her conversation with @EstherThePig.family. "One of my favourite moments on The Current.".
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The Steele dossier claims there was an attempt by the Russian government to co-opt and cultivate Trump, @DavidCornDC tells The Current. "We do know that there are members of the Trump campaign that were reaching out to the Russian government." .
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How Jasmeet Singh used comedy to diffuse anger facing racism | Moment of Disruption . Listen:
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"We had to basically survive on our own." Black PhD students call out racism and inequity in Canadian academia:
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Longtime Conservative strategist @KenBoessenkool says he will no longer tolerate "casual Trumpism" in his personal or political life. He told @mattgallowaycbc that he wants to see it stamped out of Canadian politics.
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First up today on The Current, we’re discussing allegations of sex trafficking against wealthy businessman Jeffrey Epstein. “This has been a sort of panoply of different powerful men covering for each other,” said @MollyJongFast. She thinks it’s time to root those men out.
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.@realDonaldTrump labels investigative journalist @realBobWoodward a "liar" and calls his controversial book, Fear "a scam.". In a Canadian exclusive, Woodward shares with #cbcthecurrent intimate details inside a chaotic White House. #NAFTA #uspoli
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Mayor of @cityofcalgary Naheed @nenshi is ending his 11 years leading the city. He spoke to @mattgallowaycbc about his time in office, and why he wants Canadians to adopt a Sanskrit word into their lives: seva, meaning selfless service. Listen below
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Harry Leslie Smith is a 94-year-old activist who started his own podcast, in the hope he’d inspire a younger generation. We caught up with @Harryslaststand’s incredible life story in November, listen back here: #TheCurrent #Bestof2017
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9:30 a.m.: Project Naming by @LibraryArchives puts historically-omitted names to Indigenous faces in photos in Canadian archives.
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Good morning. First up, Mary Ito talks to @mattgallowaycbc about losing both of her parents to #COVID19 — and contracting the virus herself after moving into their seniors' home to help in their final days. Tune in at 8:37am on CBC Radio One, or read more
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.@picardonhealth is sick of reading reports on the pandemic’s devastating toll on long-term care homes, because “they all say the same thing… and we don't really act on them.”. Our philosophy of elder care must change, he tells @mattgallowaycbc at 8:37am .
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"I'm boiling with anger all the time." 97-year-old last-surviving Nuremberg prosecutor will not give up on peace:
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"I wouldn't have written about it if it didn't feel so particularly hilarious, and strange and 1970s-ish." — @MollyJongFast on writing about her famous mother's sex life.
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