Grip strength might seem like a small thing, but researchers say it can reveal a lot about how we age. Health and fitness journalist Alyssa Ages explains why grip strength is linked to longevity, what it actually reflects about the body, and how to maintain strength in realistic, everyday ways.
Canadian Epstein survivor's fight for accountability
29/05/2026 | 18 mins.
Sharlene Rochard is an Epstein survivor and the only Canadian to come forward publicly with allegations against him. She says the abuse started when she was a teenage model and continued into her 20s. But it took her more than two decades to confront what happened. The Documentary: Butterfly is a look at how she found her voice and her push for accountability.
A historic deal for unionized Uber drivers
29/05/2026 | 15 mins.
The fight for an Uber union in Canada has been years in the making – this week drivers in Victoria, British Columbia ratified a deal, the first of its kind in Canada. A look at what they fought for and what this contract could mean for app-based workers across the country.
Russian dissident says Moscow's threats come from weakness
29/05/2026 | 19 mins.
Russia is warning foreigners to leave Kyiv in order to avoid a coming assault. But Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun and Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza say Ukraine and its allies should not be intimidated.
The Victoria group lending an ear to strangers
28/05/2026 | 7 mins.
Sidewalk Talk in Victoria is a community listening group that’s on a mission to help people in the city foster human connections and a sense of belonging. We chat with one of the group’s volunteers about why talking with strangers is so important and how being a good listener is a skill that needs to be practiced.
Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.The Current is produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — and has recently recorded live shows about the Canadian election in Surrey and Burnaby BC. And shows to come in Oshawa and the 905, Red Deer, Alberta, Quebec City and Halifax.
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