The ongoing controversy over a huge iron ore mine in Canada’s Arctic has apparently entered a new, and perhaps final phase this month. The huge mine operator wants to expand operations and has hinted that if the expansion is not… »
Marc Montgomery
With a passion for anything antique with an engine, and for Canadian and world history, Marc comes with a wealth of media experience. After DJ work at private radio in southern Ontario, and with experience in Canadian Forces radio and tv in Europe, the state broadcaster in Austria (Radio 3), and the CBC in Ottawa and Montreal, he was the host of the immensely popular CBC and RCI show, "The Link". He is now part of the new RCI online team producing stories from and about Canada from coast to coast.
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
New survey shows majority of N. Americans are concerned about the environment
Recently officials from Canada and the U.S along with several other leaders agreed to work towards a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. it seems that in North America a clear majority of people are concerned about climate change. The… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
New COVID vaccine suggestion upsetting
Canada now has several coronavirus vaccine suppliers including Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Astra-Zeneca. The Johnson and Johnson single-dose vaccines have also arrived in Canada but have not yet been distributed here. Although there have been extremely rare cases of blood clots… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Satellite mapping: Glaciers melting faster than ever
An international study using 3D satellite mapping shows an “enormous” increase in melt rates and loss of mass of glaciers in the past few years according to the lead author. It is the first study of the world’s glaciers distinct… »
Economy, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Nova Scotia lobster dispute. New year, new dispute
Last year, a dispute between Indigenous fishers and local commercial lobster fishers boiled over into violence and vandalism. It may happen again this year as federal officials have already seized some Indigenous lobster traps. The dispute hinges on a conflict… »
Canada’s ‘Proud Boys’ apparently dissolves
The Proud Boys movement, widely labelled as a far-right group, says the Canadian organisation has ceased to exist. The notice of the dissolution comes after the Canadian government labelled the group as a terrorist entity,and added the group in February… »
Canada selects new combat uniform design for soldiers
After lengthy trials with various camouflage designs, the Canadian Forces has selected a new pattern for its standard combat uniform. Requests for submissions have been sent to fabric manufacturers for bids to supply material for the new design with the… »
Canada’s national debt ‘broke’ the debt clock
“The Trudeau government broke our National Debt Clock” Aaron Wudrick, national director CTF The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is a non-profit taxpayer advocacy group that keeps its eye on government spending at all levels. Founded in 1990 and funded by… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Global Risks Report 2021- COVID, environment, social upheaval
Fractured Future: That’s the title of the latest annual World Economic Forum report on the global risks. The 16th annual Global Risk Report is not a positive one–citing climate change, extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and social upheaval. The report,… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Cautious hope for right whales
After several devastating years of decline due to ship strikes, fishing gear entanglements, and low birth rates, 2021 is seeing a glimmer of hope for these huge mammals. The North Atlantic right whale is listed as “endangered” and while there… »
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