As It Happens, Wednesday Edition

Part One

Northern Manitoba suicides
After six suicides in their community since mid-December, the Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba seeks support, by declaring a state of emergency. 

Gene agreement
Biotech companies hold patents on a surprising number of human genes — and today, an Ontario hospital made a deal with one of those companies, in order to continue its research. 

Pasty ambassador 
Matt Grant becomes the first chef based in Canada to be named "world pasty ambassador" for his work with the much-loved Cornish pasty: a pastry stuffed with meat and vegetables. 

Part Two

Immigration judge kids
If you think three-year-olds can't represent themselves in immigration court, well, an American judge disagrees -- and our guest disagrees with him. 

George Martin obit
The late producer Sir George Martin calmly helped The Beatles become an artistic force — and tonight, Alan Parsons remembers his friend and mentor. 

Part Three

Zhanna Nemtsova
It's been a little more than a year since Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot to death in Moscow. Arrests have been made, but most believe justice won't be done. Tonight, Zhanna Nemtsova — the late leader's daughter — stops by the As It Happens studio. 

Miami invasive species restaurant 
A Miami chef believes he's putting creatures that aren't where they're supposed to be where they're supposed to be: on your plate, at his restaurant that serves invasive species.