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Andrea Crossan
A Day At The World [Video]
Ever wonder what it’s like to produce The World’s weekday broadcast? Video journalist and freelance producer Marcus Wraight produced this video depicting a day at The World.
Molson-Coors Markets New Pink Beer to Women
Molson-Coors beer company in Britain has launched a beer for women. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports from London on a pink beer called Animee.
Why Vancouverites Should be Embarrassed
I’m embarrassed that my city is in the news this morning because of angry drunken people rioting after the game.
Why ‘Canuck’ is a Term of Pride in Canada
Canuck may not be a derogatory name for Canadians as some people think.
Britain’s soccer sexism case
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There’s a big debate going on in Britain about sexism in sports. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports that the debate started after a couple of famous TV sports commentators got caught saying that women just don’t understand the offsides rule in soccer. Download MP3So give it a try yourself: How do you describe the offside rule? Leave your comments here.
Kenya film Togetherness Supreme
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Kenyans went to the polls Wednesday to vote on a draft constitution. The new constitution was introduced in the wake of violence which followed the disputed elections in 2007. One of the flashpoints for the violence in 2007 was the massive shantytown of Kibera. Now a new film tells the story of the post-election violence through the eyes of those who witnessed it. The World’s Andrea Crossan has the story. Download MP3
Andrea Crossan’s report was funded in part by a fellowship from the International Reporting Project.
Olympic legacy for Canada’s native tribes
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Four of Canada’s ‘First Nations’ – the Lil’wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh – together with the Vancouver Olympic Committee officially hosted the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games which finished on Sunday. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports on the Olympic legacy for the four native tribes. Download MP3
Oh Canada
Canadians don’t know how to celebrate? “You’ve to to be kidding me, eh?” says Andrea Crossan, producer and reporter for The World. Andrea was in her hometown, Vancouver, to cover the games for The World. Read her Reporter’s Notebook, and listen in to her coverage.
Russian radio takes over Vancouver airwaves
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Moscow is 11 hours behind Vancouver, so Russians are having a hard time keeping up with the latest Olympic news. That’s where the fast-talking, joke-cracking trio from Russia’s AUTORADIO comes in. They’re renting air time on a local Vancouver station, and thanks to Canadian laws Moscovites are getting a little bit of Canadian culture thrown in as well. The World’s Andrea Crossan has more. Download MP3(Photo: Andrea Crossan)
Get abused in the Elbow Room Café!
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Vancouver’s Elbow Room Café is known for two things. Good food – and abuse! Lots and lots of abuse. The café’s built a reputation of giving customers a hard time. Surprisingly this approach attracts many customers. The World’s Andrea Crossan tried the strange café. Download MP3 (Photo: Andrea Crossan)
Safe-sex superheroes protect Vancouver
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For those who are visiting Vancouver to catch some Olympic action – there is a group of volunteers who have taken to the streets to make sure visitors don’t catch anything else. The World’s Andrea Crossan has more. Download MP3 (photo: Andrea Crossan)
Juliani
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For today’s Global Hit, American rap meets Kenyan street slang. The World’s Andrea Crossan profiles Kenyan rapper Julius Owino.
Man charged in 2008 Mumbai bombing
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A Chicago man has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the 2008 terrorist attack in the Indian city of Mumbai.
Saving Kenya’s lions
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The population of lions in the East African nation of Kenya is on the decline. Conservationists there have put forth a radical proposal. To save the lions, they say, the lions should be hunted. The World’s Andrea Crossan explains.
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