Show #6-11 – February 11, 2007
 Truth in Journalism
When it comes to the media there is no denying that the methods of reaching and receiving news has drastically changed. This brings up the question of trust. With endless television, radio, print and internet news outlets, often reporting varying versions of the same story, it begs the question, where do we find the truth?
 Art Theft
We usually only hear about stolen art in the headlines when famous piece is stolen here or recovered there. But less known works of art go missing more frequently than most of us realize. When we take a closer look at art theft it reveals a world of sophisticated taste, wealth, and high stakes - and along the way some surprising and scary facts.
 HEAT: A Firefighter's Story
When Jon Wells wrote HEAT: A Firefighters Story, it was first published as a series in the Hamilton Spectator newspaper. It told the story of the Canada’s worst toxic fire - which took place in Hamilton July 1997. The series also profiled the life and career of firefighter, Captain Bob Shaw. Now available in a book, we met up with Jon Wells and Bob Shaw’s son Nathan to recount the story of the fire and it’s tragic aftermath...
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