[ Politics ] The Winnipeg Floodway
CBC Winnipeg looks back at how the Red River floodway came to be.

Loonie passes 99 cents US
The Canadian dollar marched closer to parity with its U.S. counterpart Wednesday, supported both by higher commodity prices and the prospect of continued low American interest rates.

[ Sports ] Paralympic technology
CBC looks at the technological advances in Paralympic equipment over the years.

Tories widen poll lead over Liberals
A new poll suggests the Conservatives have widened their lead over the Liberals even as fewer Canadians believe the government is headed in the right direction.

[ Environment ] Greenpeace: Always Bearing Witness
From its humble beginnings in Vancouver, Greenpeace has grown into the world's leading environmental action watchdog. For more than 30 years Greenpeace has battled whaling, nuclear testing and sealing, all in an attempt to protect the planet. But some say their tactics, such as confronting politicians at their private residences, go too far. Are Greenpeace a bunch of misguided liberal intellectuals and publicity-prone protestors? Or are they modern day eco-heroes? You decide.

Polar bear ban defeated at UN meeting
A U.S.-backed proposal to ban the international trade of polar bear skins, teeth and claws was defeated at a UN wildlife meeting in Doha, Qatar.