A Toronto artist has created three stained glass installations which generate solar power, one of which is being hooked up to the power grid in the western province of Saskatchewan. “Lux Gloria” was created by Sarah Hall at the Cathedral… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
Psychiatric drug prescription up in Canada
More Canadians are using psychiatric drugs and individuals are each getting more prescriptions than they have in the past, according to a new study from the University of Saskatchewan and Ottawa’s Montfort Hospital. In spite of that there appears to… »
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Arts,culture, lifestyle 56- military historian, author, Tim Cook
On this edition of the show, we delve into a non-fiction story, and while non-fiction, it is also a little “other-worldly”. Tim Cook is a First World War historian with the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, but also an… »
Economy, International, Politics
Politics Today – July 28, 2013
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda focusses on the Council of the Federation, a three day meeting of the premiers of Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories. The premiers voiced frustration at the lack of cooperation from… »
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The LINK Online 56
This edition, we take another look at some of the many interesting stories we covered this week with the regular team back at their desks, Wojtek, Lynn, and myself. “La Uníon” Adolfo Ich’s village in Guatemala, his murder and the rape… »
Government and diplomats, discussions on binding arbitration fall apart
Withdrawal Monday of services at 15 of Canada’s largest visa processing centres abroad. Late Friday afternoon (July 26) the talks between Canada’s government and its diplomats on binding arbitration fell apart. A press release statement from the minister responsible, Treasury… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Circumpolar art takes centre stage
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from across the North A new exhibit called Sakahàn, featuring works by indigenous artists from around the world, is currently underway at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Eighty-two… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Association voices concerns about ‘Salmon Confidential’ film documentary
Following the posting of an interview by RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda with documentary filmmaker Twyla Roscovich about her film “Salmon Confidential” on the RCI website Tuesday (July 23), the executive director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association wrote a letter to… »
Historic train station restored as resto/inn
A small train station that used to serve skiers travelling to the hills north of Montreal has been lovingly restored to create a restaurant and small country inn called La Gare in Labelle, Quebec. It caters to cyclists and other… »
Cross border shopping for veterinary service
Many pet-owners in the province of Ontario are finding they can save a substantial amount of money on pet care by driving to the US. Kate Hart of Ontario took her young cat to the US for typical kitten vaccinations… »
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