The Current24:51Meet the Syrian women demanding a role in the country’s future As Alma Salem crossed the border from Lebanon into Syria she asked the driver to pull over. She fled the country 13 years ago when Bashar al-Assad’s authoritarian government opposed pro-democracy protests with military force, plunging the country into civil war.Continue Reading
The Current On those dreary winter days, it’s easy to feel low, but experts recommend a simple way to boost your mood: take notice of nature. Doing so can spark moments of joy called “glimmers.” Joy and gratitude are among the positive emotions felt by people asked to look atContinue Reading
The Current23:57This woman woke up blind after drinks tainted with methanol Ashley King went to a bar on a Bali vacation in 2011, and woke up blind just a few days later — a result of drinks spiked with methanol. “I woke up in my hostel and I wasn’t ableContinue Reading
The Current27:00How to help a loved one drink less It’s a new year, and some Canadians are embarking on Dry January, following a holiday season replete with toasts and tipples. But author and journalist Maureen Palmer and her partner Mike Pond believe the ways we think about problem drinking could do moreContinue Reading
The Current The proroguing of Parliament means that several pieces of proposed legislation may not pass, leaving Canadians affected by those issues angry and frustrated. The Online Harms Act and First Nations Clean Water Act are among dozens of bills likely to fizzle Catherine Zhu · CBC Radio · Posted:Continue Reading
The Current·Q&A Justin Trudeau’s stubbornness and self-confidence helped his rise to power, but have also played a role in this downfall, says Gerald Butts, a former close adviser. Trudeau’s stubbornness helped his rise — but also his fall, says Gerald ButtsPadraig Moran · CBC Radio · Posted: Jan 07, 2025Continue Reading
The Current22:05A rogue wave nearly killed him. Here’s why they’re so deadly It was supposed to be a relaxing day full of tacos, swimming and watching people surf. But it nearly ended in tragedy. Noah Mintz was on a trip to Sayulita, Mexico, with an ex-girlfriend, and went for a swim at theContinue Reading
The Current·Q&A The prime minister spoke about whether or not he’d resign and his father’s political trajectory in a now exclusive conversation with Critch. The PM spoke about whether or not he’d resign and his father’s political trajectory in year-end conversation Abby Hughes · CBC Radio · Posted: Dec 31,Continue Reading
The Current27:10How a widow found out about her husband’s dark secrets When Jessica Waite’s husband, Sean, suddenly passed away from a heart attack in 2015 while on a business trip to Houston, she was left in shock. But the Calgary writer’s life would take another heartbreaking turn. The day afterContinue Reading
