Reporter Erik White introduces his series The Big Gamble and his documentary about the casino in Sudbury to Morning North host Markus Schwabe.

The Big Gamble: Sudbury

Members of Gamblers Anonymous in Sudbury shared their stories and their thoughts on a new casino with Reporter Erik White.

The Big Gamble: Diane

The Big Gamble: Pat

The Big Gamble: Jim

Documentary by CBC's Erik White explores Sault Ste. Marie's relationship with it's 14-year-old "temporary" casino and the hopes of what a new casino could bring to the border city.

The Big Gamble: Soo Casino

Long-time downtown Sault Ste. Marie business owner Richard Rosset in conversation with reporter Erik White about the impact the casino has had on the city, as well as how gambling addiction has touched his jewellery store.

The Big Gamble: Rosset

The only gambling in North Bay right now is a bingo hall. But that could soon change. Erik White takes the city's temperature on this issue with this in-depth documentary

North Bay's Bingo Hall

Some surprising and frank comments from North Bay Mayor Al McDonald on the prospect of a casino coming to his city. He's in conversation with the CBC's Erik White.

North Bay Mayor Al McDonald

We begin the series "Healing After Abuse" with a debrief from CBC reporter Hilary Duff. We also hear from Jack Juhlin, a Sudbury psychotherapist who is retiring after more than three decades of work in the community with male survivors. He tells us about the historical context of services for males in the northeast.

Healing After Abuse, Part One

We hear the story of Jody Whelan, one Sudbury survivor who overcame both the stigma associated with speaking out as a male survivor of sexual abuse while also coming out of the closet. A conversation about the incorrect link that can be drawn between sexual orientation and sexual abuse. 

Healing After Abuse, Part Four

It has been nearly a decade since there's been a support group in Sudbury for male survivors of sexual abuse. Earlier this fall, a new group started through the Sudbury Counselling Centre. We ask male survivors and the group facilitator to walk us through the benefits and challenges of beginning group healing.

Healing After Abuse, Part Five

Rick Comeau is one of 11 men in the Sudbury Counselling Centre's new support group for male survivors of sexual abuse. He tells us his own personal story and explains why he's been fighting for a group like this for the past two years. 

Healing After Abuse, Part Six

Paul Leduc was a paramedic student at Cambrian College in Sudbury when he began seeking counselling for the sexual abuse he faced in his childhood. After Jack Juhlin counselled Paul pro bono for several sessions, Paul got full funding from a provincial bursary. He is now starting a national organization to raise money so that other men can be as fortunate as he was, and have their counselling covered.

Healing After Abuse, Part Eight

We meet Sudbury resident Dan Racicot who has used his love of music, photography, and nature throughout his healing process.

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