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Society

Seeking Pandemic Literature

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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The Agenda this week invited three best-selling authors to discuss why their pandemic stories resonate with readers. Then, we considered the state of modern Iraq; tracked the flight of snowbirds in a COVID-winter; assessed whether Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have become too moderate for their base; and heard how local libraries are lending more than just books during this crisis.

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Learning From Indigenous Wisdom

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Nov 20, 2020

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Documentaries

Main Street Ontario: Unionville
Main Street Ontario
November 24, 2020 - 4:33
Nestled between major highways, Unionville's historic Main Street is a charming, small-town oasis. In 1969 local residents saved their main street from encroaching developers. Now every June, the Unionville Festival kicks off with a big parade.
Digging for Britain: Iron Age Revealed
Digging for Britain
November 24, 2020 - 59:24
Alice Roberts follows archaeologists as they excavate Iron Age Britain's most spectacular grave - a Yorkshire chariot burial.
Saddam
Once Upon a Time in Iraq
November 24, 2020 - 58:58
When Saddam Hussein is captured by coalition forces in December 2003, politicians in the White House believe this will be the turning point they need to bring democracy to Iraq.
Main Street Ontario: Manitoulin Island
Main Street Ontario
November 24, 2020 - 4:58
In Manitowaning, an old grocery store was converted into an artistic hub for Indigenous artists and storytellers.
Main Street Ontario: Toronto
Main Street Ontario
November 24, 2020 - 4:58
The Cameron House on Queen Street West has been home to some of Canada's most beloved musicians since the early '80s.
Alberto Giacometti by Stanley Tucci
November 24, 2020 - 46:43
Actor Stanley Tucci has long been obsessed with the great modernist artist Alberto Giacometti.
Main Street Ontario: Port Dover
Main Street Ontario
November 23, 2020 - 4:50
When the summer beach season ended, Port Dover became a sleepy little town. That changed in 1981 when a small group of motorcyclists came together on Friday the 13th. Now, over 100,000 bikers gather in this lakeside community every Friday the 13th.
Everything Will Be
November 23, 2020 - 1:25:30
Vancouver's once-thriving Chinatown is in the midst of a transformation playing out across many ethnic enclaves.
Main Street Ontario: Kingston
Main Street Ontario
November 23, 2020 - 3:23
If you're looking for a specific record, you'll probably find it at Brian's Record Option in Kingston - but you'll need his help.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Fixing a Broken Economic System
November 23, 2020 - 32:54
We explore economic inequality and its impact on democracy and politics.
The Problems with Economic Efficiency
November 23, 2020 - 21:30
Leading expert in business management Roger Martin discusses his book, "When More is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency."
Seeking Pandemic Literature
November 20, 2020 - 21:29
The Agenda looks back on its week of programming, including pandemic literature, library services during COVID-19, post-war Iraq, and Doug Ford's approach to the pandemic.
Why Do Cities Need Integrity Commissioners?
November 20, 2020 - 7:54
What 's the result of Ontario's fairly recent requirement that municipalities have a system for accountability?
Tanya Talaga: Anishinaabe Teachings About Life
November 20, 2020 - 24:48
The award-winning author and journalist discusses her new audio series, "Seven Truths."
Canada-U.S. Relations
November 19, 2020 - 21:33
What is the state of Canada-U.S. relations during COVID-19 and beyond?
Snowbird Migration During a COVID-19 Winter
November 19, 2020 - 32:29
Should Canadians spend time in the southern U.S. amid rising COVID-19 numbers?
Is Yemen on the Brink of Collapse?
November 18, 2020 - 23:28
What is Canada's role in the continuing civil war in Yemen?
Rebuilding Post-War Iraq
November 18, 2020 - 31:25
Experts discuss the legacy of the Iraq War, as examined in a new documentary, "Once Upon A Time in Iraq."

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‘A shining light in a dark valley’: Parents fight to save a school for autistic kids

Since 1995, the York Region District School Board has partnered with Thornhill’s Giant Steps, a school and therapy centre. Now the board says the agreement is ending — and families worry kids will lose vital supports.
TVO.org daily: Monday, November 2

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Should you have to pay to file complaints about politicians?

Many city councils across Ontario are looking to fees as a way to rein in the costs of integrity-commissioner investigations — but critics say that approach threatens local democracy.
COVID-19: The week in review (November 16-20)

The latest coronavirus updates from across the province.

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