Canadian poet Irving Layton talks about publishing his letters in a book and his word processor.
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May 09, 1990
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October 18, 2021 - 51:52
In the last episode, Samira Ahmed travels to the crumbling ruins of an ancient walled city and goes back to when Persia faced her gravest threat - Genghis Khan. But from the death and destruction there emerged a golden age of Persian poetry and art.
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Michael Wernick discusses his new book, "Governing Canada: A Guide to the Tradecraft of Politics."
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How are Ontario's political parties preparing for next June's election?
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Why are disabled students at Ottawa universities still dealing with online classes?
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Marie Henein talks about her new book, "Nothing But The Truth: A Memoir," where she chronicles her life, legal career, and the criminal-justice system.
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How can the business community help fund health care?
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Checking in on public health care in Ontario's north.
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