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Residential school survivors want action, not just an apology

Residential school survivors want action, not just an apology

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http://youtu.be/qEgS1J1IlLA In late March, a group of Indigenous delegates, including residential school survivors, traveled to the Vatican, where Pope Francis apologized for the deplorable conduct of some members of the Catholic Church. But reaction to the apology has been mixed. For some, it was a comfort, but for others, more concrete action is still needed. With the Pope's visit to Canada set for late July, there are calls for a fuller apology, delivered on Canadian soil. There are also calls for action: criminal charges for those responsible, and the release of critical documents held in Rome -- that could help families identify the children who never came home. The New Reality gained access inside the historic trip by Metis, Inuit and First Nations delegates, as Neetu Garcha trave...
The David and Goliath fight against online conspiracies

The David and Goliath fight against online conspiracies

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http://youtu.be/rm5mfxv-XSw Online conspiracies and misinformation are driving mistrust, division and even violence – much of it is seeded on social media platforms. And big tech companies are cashing in on the views and likes, driven by algorithms designed not to inform but to retain users. Their lobbying powers are immense. But Imran Ahmed is undaunted. He and his Center for Countering Digital Hate are at the heart of the fight for reform and accountability. For The New Reality, Jeff Semple takes us through the online spaces they’ve infiltrated, talks about how Putin’s war in Ukraine brought this to a boil, and the next frontier in online hate and disinformation. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Gl...
Who’s most vulnerable to disinformation?

Who’s most vulnerable to disinformation?

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http://youtu.be/RMzZfHgEP2E Online conspiracies and disinformation are eroding the very fundamentals of our democracy. They affect what we believe, who we trust and who we vote for. What is the next front in this fight, and how prepared is the next generation to be vigilant about how much social media is warping the line between truth and lies? The answer may surprise you. For The New Reality, Dawna Friesen sits down with digital democracy advocate and educator Jesse Miller to find out who in Canada is most vulnerable to misinformation. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Ins...
Inside Kyiv’s Territorial Defence Forces

Inside Kyiv’s Territorial Defence Forces

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http://youtu.be/KyHsw9Y87Os Ordinary Ukrainian citizens – many of whom have no military training – have volunteered by the tens of thousands to take up arms and protect their homeland. For The New Reality, Krista Hessey takes us inside Kyiv’s Territorial Defence Forces, which are a key part of the defence ecosystem for Ukraine. We meet some of the people providing critical security during the war, including a former prime minister, now armed and ready to do what it takes to defend Ukraine. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8727949/behind-the-lines-kyiv-territorial-defence-force-ukraine/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Fo...
Kharkiv Diaries: One family’s decision to stay or go

Kharkiv Diaries: One family’s decision to stay or go

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http://youtu.be/A8z7oKX_dXk Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, has been bombarded by Russia since the beginning of the invasion. The New Reality documents what Kharkiv is like for the parents of a young toddler as they make the painstaking decision to stay or to go. And we introduce viewers to one of the everyday heroes working to save lives — a Ukrainian braving the bombing campaigns day in and day out, bringing people out of Kharkiv, and bringing in critical food and medical supplies. Krista Hessey reports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8727806/ukraine-kharkiv-people-escape-war/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt...
Urban noise: Why cities need to turn down the volume

Urban noise: Why cities need to turn down the volume

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http://youtu.be/HVdoEFYrQ0k Noise is a daily reality for urban dwellers in Canada. Traffic, honking horns, and the incessant sound of construction are everywhere. But what impact is all that noise having on us? Last month, the United Nations released a report claiming that the physical and mental health impacts from urban noise, make it one of the top emerging environmental threats. For The New Reality, Kayla McLean explores ways that some cities have changed to make streets less car-centric and how residents there are benefitting. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8642892/urban-noise-dangers-health/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://...
Effective Altruism: A global movement of do-gooders

Effective Altruism: A global movement of do-gooders

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http://youtu.be/Uu_w2wCcaWU How do you do the most good in the best way possible? That’s the question at the center of a global philosophical and social movement called effective altruism. Rather than giving to charity based on emotional attachments, effective altruists use data and analysis to discern which causes they should support. Members of the movement have donated hundreds of millions of dollars to charities and pledged billions more. But effective altruism isn’t just about donating money. Some effective altruists have donated kidneys to strangers, while others dedicate their life’s work to solving big global problems. For The New Reality, Krista Hessey meets young Canadians who have altered their lifestyle in order to live as ethically as possible and make the world a bet...
Living With It: Frontline doctors on the next phase of the pandemic

Living With It: Frontline doctors on the next phase of the pandemic

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http://youtu.be/6DZBFJ4LgZk We’ve heard politicians, protestors and businesses say we need to move on from COVID public health restrictions and “learn to live with it,” like the flu. Most health professionals were on the other side of that debate – until now. For The New Reality, Jeff Semple speaks with doctors who acknowledge the toll of lockdowns and the gains made by vaccines and treatments. He explores what accepting COVID as endemic will look like for them, and what it could mean for the next wave. We also hear from immunocompromised patients – those who are still at highest risk of dying from the virus – about moving into this next phase of the pandemic. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Globa...
LTC Crisis: Are staffing shortages putting our seniors at risk?

LTC Crisis: Are staffing shortages putting our seniors at risk?

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http://youtu.be/suRdcSJnd3A When COVID-19 hit two years ago, the nation was appalled at how Canada’s most vulnerable and those caring for them were so exposed to – and devastated by – the virus. Since then, more than 16,000 people in Canada’s long-term care system have died of COVID-19. For the first nine months of the pandemic, Menno Place in Abbotsford, BC, safeguarded its residents. But when it finally hit, the wave of illness and death was devastating. Now, they are dealing with another crisis – staffing shortages. For The New Reality, Dawna Friesen speaks with its CEO Karen Biggs about the problem plaguing LTC homes across Canada, and some solutions. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8640014/menno-place-staffing-solutions/ Subscribe to Global News Channe...
Rural Boom: Why more millennials are flocking to small town Canada

Rural Boom: Why more millennials are flocking to small town Canada

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http://youtu.be/9nLQaJJzZEM The twin crises of the pandemic and housing affordability are creating a seismic shift across the country. As millennials look to put down roots and start families, they’re saying goodbye to Canada’s big cities and settling in small towns. But as Krista Hessey found out for The New Reality, big change brings new challenges, including tensions over whether newcomers will contribute to the local economy and a ripple effect of spiking home prices. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-new-reality/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2Q...
The New Reality: How Indigenous Guardians are on the front lines of climate change

The New Reality: How Indigenous Guardians are on the front lines of climate change

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http://youtu.be/E0dnSJNJ1Jo As world leaders continue to discuss the devastating effects of climate change, a network of Indigenous Guardians across Canada are taking action, something they have done for generations, now part of a formal program funded by the federal government. For The New Reality, Dawna Friesen got a rare view into their work, as they act as the eyes and ears of the land and the seas, blending traditional knowledge with modern science. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-new-reality/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Th...
How a solar storm could leave Canada disconnected

How a solar storm could leave Canada disconnected

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http://youtu.be/TXY2xxqiPJ8 After decades of low activity, researchers says that we are entering what is expected to be an active 11-year cycle for solar storms. And a severe event could impact the way we live our digital lives, leaving us disconnected for weeks or even months. As Laura Casella reports for The New Reality, we are more vulnerable to these storms in Canada than other parts of the world. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8334989/solar-flare-x1-sun-earth-satellites-northern-lights/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews