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Her mother stayed with the man who abused her. Today, she helps other victims of childhood sexual assault
For years, Robin Heald and her sisters were abused by their stepfather. He went to prison, but their mother stayed by his side. A CBC Radio exclusive examines what the girls went through, their mother’s reasons for staying, and Heald’s work to help other survivors of childhood sexual assault.
To 'build, baby, build,' this country is going to need a whole lot more shop teachers
To meet the federal government’s promise to “build, baby, build,” the country is going to need a whole lot more skilled trades workers. But a shortage of shop class teachers in Canadian high schools might make them hard to find.
National vaccine registry needed amid measles resurgence, Canada's outgoing top doctor says
As Dr. Theresa Tam retires from her role as Canada’s chief public health officer, she says there’s an urgent need for a national vaccine registry to help prevent and manage crises like the resurgence of measles that the country is now facing.
From 'greenwashing' to 'green hushing' — companies complain new law stifles environmental efforts
Some corporate leaders say new anti-greenwashing legislation has had the unintended effect of dissuading companies from taking climate action. But environmental organizations and others say that's a cop out.
How long can you live with advanced prostate cancer? This man's still sailing and skiing 14 years later
Many people with advanced prostate cancer are living much longer due to new treatments, leading prostate cancer doctors say. Though not often a cure, these innovations are turning a disease once considered a death sentence into a chronic illness that can be managed for years in some patients.
Cannabis can be used as a psychedelic in therapy, but it's not for everyone, some mental health providers say
Some Canadians who suffer from mental illness are turning to psychedelic therapy that utilizes cannabis instead of better known psychedelics such as psilocybin. But therapists and researchers warn this approach is not suitable — or safe — for everyone, and research is still in its infancy.
They were lost at sea for 52 hours. Here's what it was like
After their ship caught fire and sank off the coast of Newfoundland, seven fishermen were plucked from the north Atlantic ocean alive and well. Months later, they reveal what it was like being stuck in a tiny life-raft for 52 hours as their friends and family prepared for the worst back on land.
Flaunting fur might be back, thanks in part to vintage buyers and sustainable shoppers
People who work in the fur trade or the wider fashion world say there’s been a recent uptick in interest in wearing real fur — both new and vintage. But animal welfare organizations say it’s a last gasp from a dying industry.
From salt in food to transfer payments: Here's what Ottawa has power over when it comes to your health
The election April 28 presents an opportunity to have a say on certain aspects of health care the federal government controls, and to hold lawmakers — and would-be lawmakers — to account, health policy experts say.
Want to be sedated (for surgery)? Anesthesia assistants could help shorten wait times
One solution to a critical shortage of anesthesiologists in Canada could lie with increasing the ranks of anesthesia assistants, advocates say.