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Canada is losing its family physicians to burnout and it’s creating a primary care crisis. Can a new program that prioritizes family doctor recruits help solve the shortage? The National’s Nick Purdon gets special access to Queen's University to see how its medical school is preparing students for the realities they’ll face on the job.
The Western Canada heat dome of 2021 was the first time Anna Helmer was acutely aware of the impact of climate change and made her realize extreme weather was going to be a part of her life. She says the experience made her a better environmentalist but she ponders how much change she can make in her daily life.
Robert Mailman and Walter Gillespie were convicted murderers for 40 years, spending decades in prison for a crime they didn’t commit. CBC’s Nick Purdon breaks down the flawed case against the New Brunswick men and what they’re fighting for now before Mailman dies of cancer.
The Canadian government handed out $49 billion to help nearly a million small businesses survive the pandemic, but has the economy bounced back enough for businesses to repay those loans? CBC’s Nick Purdon explores the impact on owners and why some say forgiving the loans is in the government’s best interest.