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Will rare charges stem settler violence in the West Bank?

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Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler accused of killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. His cousin says that's a relief, but the violence is far from over. 


A Quebec psychiatrist explains why he's joining the push for the appointment of a dedicated mental health minister before the province's upcoming fall election. 


The on-the-job death of an Alberta firefighter leads to workplace safety violation charges against the province — and a union leader welcomes the message that sends. 


The lead paddler for Carcross/Tagish First Nation describes the healing power of canoeing through the Yukon wilderness for nine days, to arrive at a momentous cultural celebration. 


Eyewear's the beef. While their competitors hawk AI sunglasses, a web browser company has developed its own brand of shades. Ones that harness cutting-edge technology to make it easier to see when it's sunny.


We'll hear from a scientist who figured out how to track the distance his hamster runs on its wheel every night, so he can upload the shockingly impressive distances to a runners' app.


As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that's glad he didn't take the rodent less travelled.

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