Adrienne Arsenault
Senior Correspondent
Emmy Award-winning journalist Adrienne Arsenault co-hosts The National. Her investigative work on security has seen her cross Canada and pursue stories across the globe. Since joining CBC in 1991, her postings have included Vancouver, Washington, Jerusalem and London.
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Ukrainian first lady considers Hunka matter 'resolved'
In a Canadian exclusive interview with Adrienne Arsenault, Olena Zelenska said it was unfortunate the vetting process ahead of her husband's official visit allowed for the House of Commons to applaud a Ukrainian Canadian who fought with a Nazi unit.
World |
Inside ERs at a breaking point, staff provide care while juggling shortages and closures
Many doctors and nurses across Canada have been calling for help for months, as the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed resources that they say were already stretched, and has led to an unparalleled wave of staff shortages that they say has now reached a breaking point.
Health |
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Paramedics feel the pressure as a city runs out of ambulances
Last year, the Ottawa Paramedic Service took 72,000 patients to hospitals and spent 49,000 hours in offload delay — waiting to transfer over the care of a patient. During the first five months of 2022, they've already spent 25,000 hours waiting.
Canada |
Ski techs hope their secret wax recipes will be liquid 'gold' for Canada's Olympians
There's a behind-the-scenes Olympic competition to develop the best waxes and ski-tuning techniques to give athletes an edge over the competition on the slopes.
Canada |
In taking action on climate, this Arctic community wants to be a beacon to the world
The Arctic is warming at a rate of two to three times the rest of the world, and while the signs of it may seem invisible to an outsider, they are disturbingly clear if you call Old Crow, Yukon, home.
Special Report
Fukushima struggles on 10 years after devastating earthquake and tsunami
The Tokyo Olympics were supposed to showcase Fukushima's recovery, 10 years after it was devastated by an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident. But one resident says there's been no recovery.
World |
CBC IN TOKYO
The Olympics come to Japan — but not for most Japanese
A spike in coronavirus cases in Tokyo has prompted a tightening of restrictions as athletes and members of the media descend on a city filled with unease ahead of the Olympics, the CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault writes from the Japanese capital.
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How Canada's athletes are training for what could be the hottest Olympics
Canada's Olympians and the scientists who help train them have found some creative ways to help beat the heat in Tokyo.
Canada |
Having weird, vivid dreams? Sleep researchers say you're far from alone
Being chased by swarms of bugs is among the unusual dreams people have reported over the past year, according to sleep specialists.
Science |
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The Mauritanian's Canadian connection: What the new film about Guantanamo detainee left out
The Mauritanian tells the story of Mohamedou Ould Salahi, who spent 14 years in the notorious American military detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he was tortured into giving a false confession but never charged with a crime. He says Canada was partly responsible. CBC's Adrienne Arsenault spoke to Salahi and the actors who portray his life story on screen.
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