PRI's The World
September 11, 2018
In 2015 the government of Ontario, Canada, introduced a landmark new sex ed curriculum, designed to be more inclusive of transgender and gay people. But the program became deeply entangled with politics, and was pulled back by conservatives this summer. As kids head back to school this week, teachers remain at odds with the government over what students will learn.
Global Politics
McCain reiterates NAFTA support
PRI's The World
June 20, 2008
The World's Carol Hills reports that Republican presumptive nominee John McCain used the backdrop of Canada to reiterate his support for NAFTA.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
PRI's The World
June 24, 2008
For today's Geo Quiz, we were looking for the name of the Canadian Province where polar bear hunting is popular and lucrative. The answer is the Northwest Territories.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global hit
PRI's The World
June 27, 2008
Celebrated Canadian classical pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin talks to anchor Lisa Mullins about his new solo album "Marc Andre Hamelin in a State of Jazz"
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
PRI's The World
June 30, 2008
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Nova Scotia. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to a couple of Scotsmen who've been traveling through Nova Scotia recently, drumming up support for a celebration of Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
PRI's The World
July 03, 2008
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Quebec's capital, Quebec City. It was founded 400 years ago today by Samuel de Champlain. Anchor Marco Werman gets details on today's commemorative events from CBC reporter Catou MacKinnon.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo Quiz and Answer
PRI's The World
August 08, 2008
We're looking for a part of the North American continental shelf that sits under water, just off the coast of Newfoundland.The answer is the Grand Banks. Marine archaeologist Dwight Coleman tells anchor Marco Werman about an ongoing project to explore the shipwrecks and underwater landscape of the Grand Banks.
Sports
No Olympic medals yet for Canada
PRI's The World
August 14, 2008
Canada has yet to win ANY medals at the Beijing Olympics, and Canadian reporter Simon Beck has come up with ten reasons why Canadians shouldn't worry about it. He speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo Answer
PRI's The World
August 29, 2008
The city of Drummondville in Quebec, Canada, is the answer to our Geo Quiz. This weekend the city is holding a festival dedicated to poutine. That's french fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curd.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
PRI's The World
September 05, 2008
Today's answer is Dawson City in Canada's Yukon. Producer Jake Warga visited a bar there and tells us the story behind a favorite local drink called the "Sour Toe Cocktail." ********LISTENER ADVISORY: This audio postcard mentions the cocktail's chief ingredient: a severed human toe.********
Conflict & Justice
Canada's days numbered in Afghanistan
PRI's The World
September 10, 2008
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper sent a blunt message to Afghanistan today. He said that Canada would not renew its military mission there past 2011. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with John Ivison with Canada's National Post newspaper.