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News in Review - October 2019 Smart Cities: Utopia or Blight?
Smart cities are the way of the future. Well-planned, massive projects that promise smarter, efficient, greener living with the promise of economic prosperity. At an estimated cost of one hundred billion dollars Forest City in Malaysia is one of the largest master-planned cities in the world. But the project has met with severe criticism including those who say the Indigenous ...
- 2019
- 00:17:04
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/17/2019
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News in Review - October 2019 Alberta's Energy Future: Pipelines vs. Renewables
For decades Alberta’s economy has been tied to oil and gas production. But when industry recession hit, Alberta’s economy took the hit. Some parts of the energy sector blame the government for not building pipelines to get their product to market. Some are turning their sights in another direction. They say the future of energy lies in renewables like sun, ...
- 2019
- 00:10:51
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/17/2019
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Andrew Marr's History of the World The Industrial Revolution
Andrew Marr tells the story of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. He explores the context and triggers, the inventions and innovations that powered the revolution. He also looks at the important economic, political and social consequences. Teacher notes: Students could create a range of 'cause and consequence' revision cards about the Industrial Revolution. Causes could include the impact of coal and the ...
- 2012
- 00:06:33
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- Added on: 09/03/2019
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Andrew Marr's History of the World China's Cultural Revolution
Andrew Marr explores the Chinese Cultural Revolution and the fall and rise of Deng Xiaoping. He looks at the changing fortunes of Deng within China’s ruling Communist Party, his relationship with Chairman Mao Zedong, and the role his economic reforms played in the emergence of China as a superpower. Teacher notes: Create a timeline which charts the rise, fall and ...
- 2012
- 00:07:48
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/03/2019
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Andrew Marr's History of the World Russian Serfs
Andrew Marr describes how serfdom was finally abolished in Russia in the 19th century. He uses Tolstoy’s efforts to free his serfs as a case study, and explores Tsar Alexander II’s failed attempt to fully emancipate the serfs. Teacher notes: Students could draft questions and possible responses to serfs and nobility to determine their points of view. Students could then ...
- 2012
- 00:07:01
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/03/2019
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The National The dirty business of sorting your recycling bin
Recycling is a ritual in a lot of Canadian homes, and we do it with the best intentions. But intentions in our kitchens may not be good enough.
- 2019
- 00:02:20
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/23/2019
The National What you need to know if you e-transfer money
E-transfers are sent over a million times a day in Canada. Despite the popularity, an RBC customer says the money transferring system is not as safe as it advertises. She had $1,734 stolen during an e-transfer after a fraudster intercepted a transaction.
- 2019
- 00:02:27
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/23/2019
The National How can governments help stop overwork?
The National has been exploring modern workplaces and why so many Canadians are battling burnout. But it's clearly not just a Canadian problem and depending on where you go around the world, the consequences and solutions can be quite extreme. So here's the question: How can governments help stop overwork?
- 2019
- 00:03:42
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/28/2019
The National Ottawa pushes electric vehicles, so why aren't drivers flocking to them?
Ottawa wants Canadian drivers to go green, offering new federal rebates to help pay for it. So why isn't everyone rushing out to take advantage of free money?
- 2019
- 00:05:38
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/28/2019
The National What you need to know about the federal carbon tax
The federal Liberal government will begin levying its carbon tax on greenhouse gas-emitting fuels today in the four provinces that have refused to take part in the pan-Canadian climate framework.
- 2019
- 00:04:35
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/02/2019
The National The beautiful slice of Canadian back-country that is dividing Alberta
On the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a political proxy war has erupted. Alberta wants to turn the Bighorn area just north of Banff into a provincial park, but not everyone is on board with the idea. It has resulted in a debate that is about much more than just a park; one that highlights a growing political divide ...
- 2019
- 00:03:00
- 13-14
- Added on: 04/03/2019
The National What will our jobs look like when employers go droid?
Robots are getting smarter, and the consequences are becoming harder to predict. Who loses their jobs? Which industries are vulnerable? Kim Brunhuber explores the robot revolution.
- 2019
- 00:04:47
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/26/2019
News in Review - March 2019 Huawei Arrest: Canada Caught in a Political Tug of War
The arrest of a top executive from Chinese company Huawei has placed Canada in the middle of a political tug of war. In December 2018, Canadian authorities detained Meng Wanzhou at the Vancouver airport at the request of U.S. law officials. Meng is the daughter of the founder of Huawei, the largest technical communications company in the world. She remains ...
- 2019
- 00:13:35
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/18/2019
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The National Ottawa's fight with Netflix reignites age-old debate: what is Cancon and who should pay?
Canadian studios and production crews are busier than ever before, thanks in part to demand from foreign streaming giants such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu. At the same time, those American behemoths are being accused of not contributing their fair share to produce Canadian content and culture. But what exactly constitutes Cancon?
- 2019
- 00:02:54
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/12/2019
News in Review - February 2019 Northern Power: Enlightening Communities
For most, electricity is something we take for granted. But more than 200 communities in the North don't have reliable power. That's because they're not hooked up to the power grid. Many of these communities are forced to run on costly diesel power, which is prone to frequent outages. Now a $1.6 billion government-backed project is going to bring power ...
- 2019
- 00:11:28
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- Added on: 02/05/2019
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The National Not your average tech company: What is Huawei and why it matters
Meng Wanzhou, deputy chair and CFO for the Chinese tech giant Huawei, is reportedly wanted by the United States for allegedly contravening U.S. trade sanctions against Iran. This, however, isn't the first time the tech giant has been under scrutiny internationally for its close ties to the Chinese government.
- 2018
- 00:01:11
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/01/2019
The National B.C. industries at an impasse in the 'Heart of the Fraser'
The 80-kilometre stretch of the Fraser River between Mission and Hope, B.C. has become known to conservationists as "the Heart of the Fraser." It's also the site of an ongoing dispute over land use and the potential threats to some of the province's salmon runs.
- 2019
- 00:02:49
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- Added on: 01/22/2019
The National 'Battle' over as Trudeau, Trump, Pena Nieto sign 'new NAFTA'
The road to rewrite the North American trade agreement was a "battle," U.S. President Donald Trump said as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto joined him for a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires.
- 2018
- 00:04:53
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- Added on: 01/07/2019
The National How some online shopping habits are terrible for the environment
What can be a convenient click away could drastically expand the carbon footprint of an online sale.
- 2018
- 00:03:35
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/07/2019
The National Is there a future for Olympic Games in Canada?
After a hard-fought campaign, Calgarians essentially scuttled plans for a 2026 Olympic bid by voting 'No' in a plebiscite. That vote leaves questions not just for Calgary though, but for the entire country.
- 2018
- 00:02:36
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/07/2019
News in Review - December 2018 Goodbye NAFTA, Hello CUSMA: Did Canada Get a Fair Trade Deal?
After more than a year of negotiations, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico finally have a new trade agreement – the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement. CUSMA (or USMCA as its named by President Trump) replaces NAFTA and maintains the elimination of many tariffs between the three countries, to facilitate the free flow of goods. But many argue that the Trudeau government had to give ...
- 2018
- 00:12:32
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- Added on: 12/21/2018
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The National How the new carbon plan works
The federal Liberal government will slap a carbon tax on fuels in provinces and territories with no adequate emissions pricing plans of their own. But how will it work? The National explains.
- 2018
- 00:01:31
- 13-14
- Added on: 12/06/2018
The National Big money, big risk awaits pot businesses
CBC News' Peter Armstrong spoke to the CEO of Canada's leading pot company to talk about whether industry is ready to supply demand.
- 2018
- 00:03:38
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- Added on: 11/06/2018
The National Trans Mountain pipeline gets some environmentalists' support
They argue that if the project doesn't get built, the risk of moving oil via rail or ships is far worse than a pipeline.
- 2018
- 00:02:17
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- Added on: 11/06/2018
The National B.C. tourism industry hit hard by wildfires
B.C.'s tourism industry has been hit hard, but the threat of wildfires isn't the only reason: heavy smoke is making lots of potential tourists reconsider outdoor activities.
- 2018
- 00:01:59
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- Added on: 10/10/2018
