Symbiosis is the name Soumeya Abed came up with for the inter-generational co-housing program at McMaster University. A research scientist in the Department of Medicine, Abed tells me it was personal experience that motivated her to start the program. “Based on… »
Carmel Kilkenny
Carmel Kilkenny grew up in Toronto as it was in the early stages of becoming the "most multi-cultural city" in the world. A year living in Paris, France provided the time and opportunity to study the language, and experience the culture. It also provided a base to visit other European destinations. Now Carmel makes her home in Montreal, Quebec. Following a degree in Communication Studies and Journalism, Carmel anchored Quebec’s late-night TV newscast, worked in radio, locally and on RCI’s short-waves, and spent some time sharing daily forecasts on a network of radio stations across Canada as a weather specialist. These days, as a freelance writer-broadcaster, she is lending her voice and writing skills to a number of projects and continuing to share great Canadian stories on Radio Canada International’s website. RCI journalist Carmel Kilkenny dies after short illness
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
PEI potato crop in need of rain
Prince Edward Island is known for the tasty potatos that grow in its red soil, but this year’s crop is struggling. “It’s been relatively dry, and since August we’ve had spotty rainfalls across the province and above normal temperatures and… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Tanya Talaga: Massey Lecturer 2018
Tanya Talaga is an award-winning journalist and the author of ‘Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City’. And now she is the 2018 Massey Lecturer in the series that the CBC has been sponsoring since 1961.… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Gold find in Australia the big one for Toronto-based company RNC
Gold was recognized in the mine but nickel was the bread and butter of the operation, until last week. That’s when Toronto-based Royal Nickel Corp. or RNC Minerals began to realize they’d found a mother-lode of gold at the Beta Hunt Mine… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Summer snowstorm slows Alberta
A snowstorm is whiting-out the province of Alberta, particularly the northern regions. Environment Canada said the capital city of Edmonton may be shovelling up to eight centimetres of snow tonight and tomorrow as a cold front moves in from the Northwest… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Corpse flower will attract thousands to Toronto’s Zoo
Corpse flowers only bloom once a decade or so, and when they do they stink, like putrid flesh, hence the name. “A Rare Affair” Toronto’s Zoo is billing the wonder as “A Rare Affair:” and one it wasn’t expecting so soon.… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Snow in the forecast for western provinces
Snow is forecast for the interior of British Columbia tonight and parts of north-western Alberta. With temperatures dropping the rain will likely turn to snow according to Environment Canada. Special weather statements were issued for areas including Fort St. John,… »
International, Politics, Society
U.S. ambassador in Newfoundland and Labrador for 9/11 memorial
U.S. ambassador Kelly Craft is in Gander, Newfoundland today for a memorial on the 17th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. On September 11th in 2001, the United States was attacked by the terrorist group al-Qaeda in four coordinated air plane… »
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Jonathan David impresses on the national team
Jonathan David is not yet 19 but he’s already making waves on the pitches internationally. Canada’s men’s national soccer team had its best ever result on Sunday, with David, leading the charge. A forward, he played with the Ottawa Gloucester… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Humpback whale found dead in the Bay of Fundy Saturday
Humpback whale, Peajack, a well-known female to the whale watchers in the Bay of Fundy, was found dead on Saturday. “It’s a pretty horrific way for this animal to die” She likely died a “horrific” death with fishing gear and… »
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