Because News

News clues: guess why these Nova Scotia sisters made headlines

*sisters not exactly as pictured

This week on Because News, CBC's weekly news quiz, Gavin and his producer Elizabeth teamed up to record a famous duet.

Listen closely to the clues in this updated ditty from the musical White Christmas to see if you can guess the news story we're singing about. 

And now, our best Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen impressions:

What were Nova Soctia sisters Betty Wilsack and Margaret Renouf seeking access to?

Our Because News panellists exhibited some sibling rivalry of their own debating Betty Wilsack and Margaret Renouf's request. 

I can't imagine changing things. I mean, doesn't it seem odd? How often does this happen?- Love It or List It host and Because News panellist Hilary Farr

"It's one of the many ways that if you're married, the system helps you more than if you're single," said panellist Anand Rajaram.

What do you think? Should sibling partnerships get the same rights as husbands and wives, common-law couples and same-sex couples?

Hear the quiz and discussion in the audio clip at the top of this page.