CBC defends 'Canada: The Story of Us' amidst claims of inaccuracy

TORONTO – The CBC is feeling the heat from viewers decrying its much ballyhooed docu-drama series Canada: The Story Of Us.The 10 episode series, which debuted March 26, uses a mix of fact-based drama, CGI sequences and documentary-style virtual reality experiences to tell the country’s history. But some viewers, including politicians in Nova Scotia and Quebec, have complained publicly that the series misrepresents history.The national broadcaster defended itself in a statement on its website, noting that “thousands of difficult editorial decisions were made as to what to include and the focus was deliberately placed on stories that haven't often been told...