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The Current for Aug. 9, 2022

Today on The Current: Fears of catastrophe at Ukrainian nuclear plant under Russia control; Donald MacPherson reflects on decades of drug policy in Canada; and episode two of CBC podcast White Hot Hate.



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The Current for Aug. 10, 2022

Today on The Current: Newfoundland faces worst forest fires in decades; political fallout of Biden and Trump’s very different weeks; the app that can identify a bird's song; and episode three of CBC podcast White Hot Hate



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The Current for Aug. 11, 2022

Today on The Current: Encampment tents removed from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside; Serena Williams' legacy, both on and off the tennis court; and episode four of CBC podcast White Hot Hate



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The Current for Aug. 12, 2022

Today on The Current: Passengers left frustrated as airlines deny compensation; Carol Todd reflects on the fight for justice for her daughter Amanda; and episode five of CBC podcast White Hot Hate



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The Current for Aug. 15, 2022

Today on The Current: Women struggle to get an education in Afghanistan, a year into Taliban rule; and Bob Rae on Friday’s violent attack on his friend, author Salman Rushdie



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The Current for Aug. 16, 2022

Today on The Current: Ground-breaking clinical trial offers hope for Toronto boy diagnosed with rare genetic disorder; Afghanistan, the international community, and press freedom under the Taliban; and episode six of CBC podcast White Hote Hate.



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The Current for Aug. 17, 2022

Today on The Current: Prominent cardinal, dozens of clergy members accused of sexual assault in class action lawsuit; the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, and efforts to resettle Afghans in Canada; and chef Adrian Forte shares a taste of home.



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The Current for Aug. 18, 2022

Today on The Current: Alberta Sovereignty Act sets up province for confrontation with Ottawa, critics warn; Freya the walrus euthanized in Norway; and Graeme Smith on what he learned covering the war in Afghanistan



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The Current for Aug. 19, 2022

Today on The Current: Nebraska abortion prosecution raises questions around online privacy; oil spill highlights threat to southern resident killer whales; saving damaged Halifax trees; and Indra Nooyi on the challenges women face in the workplace



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The Current for Aug. 22, 2022

Today on The Current: Efforts to achieve pay equity across Canada; and Michelle O'Bonsawin becomes the first Indigenous person nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada



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The Current for Aug. 23, 2022

Today on The Current: Does Canada’s liquefied natural gas offer a climate solution or more reliance on fossil fuels?; and Canadian workplaces see increased productivity in a four-day work week



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The Current for April 18, 2022

Today on The Current: Photo by Edmonton’s Amber Bracken wins World Press Photo of the Year; Vinyl Cafe: Tree of Heaven; Meg Lowman spent her career climbing trees — and found an ‘eighth continent’ of life high above us



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The Current for May 23, 2022

Today on The Current: Allergy season is getting longer and experts say climate change is to blame; Vinyl Cafe: Odd Jobs; and author Mary Roach examines the world of animal crime.



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The Current for July 1, 2022

Today on The Current: The extraordinary work of four Canadians appointed to the Order of Canada; political scientist Yascha Mounk on the challenges facing democracy today — and how to save it; and a trip to the cottage with Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe.



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The Current for June 15, 2022

Today on The Current: Indigenous sisters hope for exoneration three decades after murder conviction; how to tackle growing belief in conspiracy theories; and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis on what makes a great leader.



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Gender-fluid dressing could lead to renaissance in fashion, says advocate

Until now, a lot of forays into genderless fashion have been subdued and shapeless, featuring neutral colours and boxy silhouettes. The author and activist behind the #DeGenderFashion movement says a truly gender-fluid approach to dressing could allow room for a much more expressive wardrobe.




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Life-enriching advice from Harold Kushner

Rabbi Harold Kushner became a household name after he published his bestselling book Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. His signature blend of hard-earned wisdom, compassion and straight-talk have made him one of Tapestry’s most requested guests.




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He was told he'd never graduate. Now this doctor is the CMA's 1st Indigenous president

On Aug. 21, Dr. Alika Lafontaine takes over as president of the Canadian Medical Association, becoming its first Indigenous leader. He spoke with Dr. Brian Goldman about struggling with learning challenges as a child, working as an Indigenous doctor, and how these experiences motivate him.



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Crisis response teams achieve 70% reduction in people taken into custody under Mental Health Act

A program pairing a police officer with a mental health worker in Hamilton has reduced the apprehension rate under the Mental Health Act from 75 per cent of calls police respond to for people in crisis to 17 per cent.



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