The Current

The Current for Dec. 23, 2019

We're taking a look at the impact of skyrocketing emergency room closures in Nova Scotia; reporter Megan Williams explores the rich traditions surrounding Italian espresso as groups in Italy lobby UNESCO to give the beverage a World Heritage listing; internet linguist Gretchen McCulloch tells us about how the web is causing our language to evolve.
Nil Köksal is the guest host today on The Current. (CBC)

Today on The Current:

  • We're taking a look at the impact of skyrocketing emergency room closures in Nova Scotia
  • Reporter Megan Williams explores the rich traditions surrounding Italian espresso as groups in Italy ask UNESCO to give the dark, bitter drink a World Heritage listing
  • Internet linguist Gretchen McCulloch tells us about how the web is causing our language to evolve.

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