News in Review - October 2006 A Gunman Attacks Students in Montreal
On September 14, 2006, a gunman walked into Dawson College in Montreal and opened fire. One student was killed and 19 others were injured. The gunman killed himself. In this News in Review story we'll retrace the events of that tragic day. We'll look at who the gunman was and what might have led him to commit such a senseless ...
- 2006
- 00:15:24
- 15-17
- Added on: 10/15/2006
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My Brilliant Brain Accidental Genius
George Widener patiently writes down the dates for every Monday in the next 500 years – all 26,000 of them. An autistic savant, George possesses an ‘island of genius’ that enables him to do things an ordinary person would find impossible. To help unlock this enigma, George volunteers to undergo a brain scan – something most savants are too disabled ...
- 2007
- 00:47:10
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/27/2016
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The National After the bullet: Helping gun violence victims suffering in silence
The shooting death of a 22-year-old in north Toronto marks the city's 89th homicide this year, matching a grim record that has stood unbroken for nearly three decades. The city is now being forced to confront some ugly truths about the root cause of gun violence. This includes how it deals with the hundreds of survivors it sees every year, ...
- 2018
- 00:04:47
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/07/2019
CBC Docs POV After The Sirens
The latest reports show that one in four paramedics in Canada will develop PTSD in the course of their careers, and the suicide rates amongst paramedics are five times the national average. But despite increased public awareness around PTSD, there is still surprisingly little support for these civilian workers. While understanding and support of the disorder has improved over the ...
- 2018
- 00:45:01
- 15-17
- Added on: 04/17/2018
The Nature of Things Amanda's Choice
As the story unfolds, Amanda witnesses the rapid decline of her mother, Susan, who is only 39 years of age. Fearing she could meet the same fate within 15 to 20 years, Amanda faces the wrenching dilemma when offered a gene test that can conclusively determine her own destiny. New treatments and preventative measures are explored offering hope for Alzheimer's ...
- 2001
- 00:53:44
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
News in Review - October 2009 Autism: Living with Difference
Autism is a complex biomedical condition that is not yet completely understood. It can cause people to have trouble communicating or engage in certain kinds of repetitive behaviour. The traditional approach has been to try to treat it or cure it, but now some are questioning that emphasis. In this News in Review story we’ll hear from some autistic people who want ...
- 2009
- 00:16:15
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/15/2009
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News in Review - February 2016 Autistic Dating: Social Skills to Navigate Romance
Dating can be awkward at any age, but it's especially difficult for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Now a new program is helping adults with ASD to decode facial cues and other social signals to navigate the dating world. And it's proving quite successful.
- 2016
- 00:11:14
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/16/2016
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The Fifth Estate Avoidable Tragedy: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is caused when pregnant women seriously abuse alcohol, resulting in permanent damage to parts of an unborn child's brain. This cause of mental retardation is especially common among Canada's native people and the real tragedy is there is very little help available from schools and governments for these children and their families.
- 1993
- 00:23:04
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
The Fifth Estate Behind the Wall
With guards watching and a video camera rolling, Ashley Smith slowly choked herself to death in a federal prison on October 19, 2007. How could this tragic turn of events have happened? And what does it tell us about the way mentally ill inmates are treated in a prison system that was once the envy of the world? This Fifth Estate documentary ...
- 2010
- 00:42:25
- 15-17
- Added on: 08/27/2014
Firsthand Being Greene
This Firsthand documentary takes an intimate look at one family's struggle to break free from the clutches of mental illness. The Greenes are a fun-loving family of performers. Dave Greene, the father, is an Elvis Tribute Artist. The mom, Roxie, is a writer. Quinn, the eldest son, is an actor, and his little brother Kane is a beat-boxer. But underneath, they have ...
- 2016
- 00:44:02
- 13-14
- Added on: 12/07/2016
