The Current for April 1, 2019
Today on The Current:
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The federal government's carbon tax on greenhouse gas-emitting fuels comes into effect Monday. Depending on who you are and where you live, it's either a triumph for the environment, or bad news for your bottom line. We hear from both sides of the debate.
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A forest fire damaged the mountainside above the tiny village of Zeballos, B.C. last year, creating a risk that rocks and trees could tumble on to the homes below. After an evacuation order dragged on for months, residents began to move back, despite the threat that the scorched mountain could give way.
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On the 20th anniversary of Nunavut becoming a Canadian territory, we speak to Premier Joe Savikataaq about the improvements made for the people who live there, and the challenges they still face.