It was on November 04 1956 that the UN General Assembly voted to accept the idea proposed by a Canadian diplomat for a United Nations force to keep the peace between Egypt and a coalition of British, French, and Isreali… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
International, Politics, Society
McGill University installs French-speaking leader
McGill University will formally install its first ever francophone principal on Tuesday. Pundits suggest the university made the move to boost its standing with the government of the province of Quebec, which provides much of its funding. Suzanne Fortier is… »
Montreal’s new mayor Denis Coderre calls for unity, faces challenges
Former federal cabinet minister and Liberal Member of Parliament Denis Coderre was elected mayor of Canada’s second largest city of Montreal Sunday (November 3). Coderre was seen as the candidate to beat and had been leading in the public opinion… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Fracking protest targets premier’s home
Anti-fracking activists set up a fake rig on the lawn of the premier of the province of British Columbia Sunday to protest her support for hydraulic fracturing for liquefied natural gas. Fracking involves forcing a mix of water and chemicals… »
Calgary school cuts awards/recognition for excellence
Honour roll hurts the pride of those who don’t make it An Alberta elementary and junior-high school will no longer issue awards or hold ceremonies to high achievers in academics or sports. The Catholic school sent a letter to parents… »
Mental health disorders spike in young Canadians
In 2009, 87,859 young aged 12 to 19 were diagnosed with mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, mania or dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) according to government statistics. In 2012 that number had risen to 111,930. There are several theories… »
Arts- Inside the Biker Gangs- author Julian Sher
This week a look into a troubled aspect of society that spread from the US throughout Canada, and since then, to several countries around the world The biker gangs are a violent group, involved in many illegal activities. Canadian investigative… »
Politics Today – November 3, 2013
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda reviews the week of accusations and denials around the Senate spending scandal, and the increasing pressure on Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper for more answers to his actions in dealing with… »
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the LINK Online (Nov.02, 2013)
The regular team Wojtek, Lynn, and me, Marc are with you this week to present some of the stories we covered this week. Bumblebee picks up and delivers pest control seven days a week with no chemicals. © Les Shipp/Agriculture and… »
Spotlight on PM as ruling Conservatives prepare for his speech at convention
The future of Canada’s ruling Conservative Party could be at stake as thousands of party members meet for a convention in the western city of Calgary. The party led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been under relentless attack since… »
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