5pm Hour – combat roles

Posted Oct 19, 2012 12:57:14 PM.

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Canadian troops remain in combat roles in Afghanistan, Canadian Press reporter Murray Brewster joins us. Vigils for bullied teen Amanda Todd are happening across Canada, her aunt Leana joins us. The Q play by play guys are by: John Moore, Tim Roszell and Gerry Green. Emma Teitel with MacLeans Magazine looks into bullying in their latest edition.

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