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	Peacekeeper to the World

			For half a century, Canada's Blue Berets have defused escalating tension and conflict with their peacekeeping missions. The United Nations Blue Berets have come to symbolize... (9 TV Clips, 10 Radio Clips)


	Fair Game: Pioneering Canadian women in sports		Canada Tunes In: Radio and TV's Early Years



	Throughout history, "ladies" were discouraged from participating in team sports because it was thought competition would lead... (6 TV Clips, 9 Radio Clips)		On a summer's day in 1927, Canadians coast to coast sat enthralled before their radio sets as... (7 TV Clips, 10 Radio Clips)


	Scandals, Boondoggles and White Elephants		Halloween and Tales of Canadian Ghosts



	Pepper spray, tainted tuna and miracle cucumbers have all played their part in Canada's long tradition of... (12 TV Clips, 5 Radio Clips)		It was the Irish pagan festival of worship to Samhain, lord of the dead, whence came Halloween.... (4 TV Clips, 9 Radio Clips)


		Hippie Society: The Youth Rebellion (14 TV Clips, 8 Radio Clips)

		Monsters, Myths and Mystery: Great Canadian Legends (9 TV Clips, 9 Radio Clips)

		Phil Fontaine: Native diplomat and dealmaker (7 TV Clips, 6 Radio Clips)

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Nov. 4, 1985
Red Cross begins testing donations for HIV antibodies

The Canadian Red Cross will start testing all donated blood for HIV to prevent further AIDS tragedies.

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Robin Williams
Feb. 10, 1978

Wacky American comedian Robin Williams shows off his infamous "freestyle" comedic talents while being interviewed on CBC's 90 Minutes Live.

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