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CBC

Screenshot from Silence of the Labs

CBC documentary Silence of the Labs screening

"This is an important film that provides a balanced look at the unprecedented shift in federal funding for public science in Canada," says Aqsa Malik.
Environmental reporting

As more news groups close enviro desks, public's access to information changes

NPR’s recent environmental desk reduction raises questions about the state of environmental reporting in Canada.

The Strange Saga of BigEars Teddy and Jian Ghomeshi

Wednesday was an explosive day in the saga of Jian Ghomeshi, so much so that there’s now an online graph depicting his “likers” dropping like leaves in a fall windstorm. Much occurred, but I want to...
Jian Ghomeshi

Ghomeshi must have faced "literal line-up of young women prepared to do anything the artist wants"

Readers write in with their reactions to Jian Ghomeshi story
Jian Ghomeshi in a photograph by Jess Baumung

Jian Ghomeshi's BDSM firing is not about bedroom privacy

It’s strange when a shooting can bring my country together and then, just four days later, a radio guy accused of serial aggravated abuse can rip us apart. Weird week, bro. Last night, I had to...

Fifty shades of Ghomeshi

Jian Ghomeshi defends his BDSM lifestyle on Facebook against shocking allegations by Toronto Star and unnamed sources after firing by CBC in Canada's latest blockbuster of a scandal.

Satire: CNN’s JFK coverage provides a lesson for the CBC

Late last week, a ridiculous bombshell dropped in the news. John Kerry announced that he has “doubts” that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Finally, an American who is willing to stand up and declare “...

Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2013: Kinnie Starr, Whitehorse, Steve Earle and more

The 36th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival took over Jericho Beach Park this weekend, featuring an incredible lineup of well-known musicians, as well as flourishing artists and bands.

Multilingual Canadian star Cristina Rosato on the rise

A new, charismatic performer is making a name for herself in the entertainment industry as a versatile performer with a number of desirable skills under her belt.

Martha Wainwright does family proud

Like her brother Rufus, Martha Wainwright can perform in both English and French. Like her brother, she has her own distinct sound and unique style. At her performance Saturday night at the Rio...