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    #91 Paul Watson
    Paul Watson discusses his resignation from the Toronto Star, his upcoming article that the Star refused to publish, and his career spent reporting from hot zones.

    0:48 – Canadaland’s Q&A with Paul Watson

    0:54 – Paul Watson’s blog post announcing his resignation from the Toronto Star

    2:20 – Jesse’s video on the CBC News & Parks Canada deal

    2:40 – Blacklock’s Reporter’s article

    2:51 – CBC News & Parks Canada $65,000 contract details

    3:17 – The National’s 2-part documentary: Finding Franklin

    4:06 – Jennifer McGuire’s defense

    4:22 – Franklin Expedition website on CBC News

    6:10 – The Georgia Straight’s article on Royal Canadian Geographic Society partnership with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

    6:12 – Canadian Geographic’s article on the Royal Canadian Geographic Society partnership with Shell Oil

    7:00 – Canadaland’s May Short Cuts episode with Katie Gibbs touching upon the muzzling of scientists

     

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    July 19, 2015
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