Quebec
Calling Home: Mike Leach in Ottawa, Canada
When Mike Leach turned 21, his parents brought him a one-way ticket to Canada so he could indulge in his love of bike racing. That was in 1989. Since then he has got married, had two kids and still… Audio, Gallery
Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
Canadians explain Céline Dion
Canadian tell us why the great nation above the USA needs Céline Dion more than maple syrup and moose. Video
Refugees crossing into Canada from US swell
The Canadian military is building a camp to house the growing number of refugees crossing the US border, officials have said.
Quebec city mosque shooting motive is still being debated
Quebec city mosque shooting motive is still a mystery with many hypothesising about what led to the attack on the Muslim worshippers. Audio
At least 5 killed in attack on Canadian mosque
At least five people have died in an attack on a mosque in Quebec, Canada, and there are fears the death toll may rise. CBC news anchor Sean Henry talks to Checkpoint. Audio
J.M. Fortier and Curtis Stone: small-scale market gardening
Canadian small-scale market gardeners visiting New Zealand on the Six Figure Farming Tour, outlining their replicable system for profitable, small-scale intensive growing of organic produce. Audio