Carmel Kilkenny
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

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Iranian-Canadians weigh-in on talks in Vienna

Iranian Canadians, like many people around the world, are watching the talks in Vienna with keen interest.  But opinions on the outcome are somewhat divided. Nuclear talks between Iran and six major powers will continue beyond today’s deadline, as the »

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Dr. Arthur Porter confirmed dead

Dr.Arthur Porter, the former head of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in Montreal, was confirmed dead bytwo  Quebec investigators in Panama. They were sent to Panama City to verify Porter’s death, after his family announced on July 1st, that »

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Lac Megantic rail tragedy anniversary

In Lac Megantic, Quebec the flag was lowered to half-staff today, two years after the rail disaster that changed lives. A runaway train, carrying 8 million litres of oil, derailed and crashed in the centre of the lakeside town in a stunning »

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Stargazing on summer vacation 2015

Stargazing can provide some interesting vistas and they begin just after sunset these nights. The planets Venus and Jupiter are visible shortly after sundown in a rare conjunction that has many amateur photograpers capturing the movement. Andrew Fazekas, The Night »

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Montreal International Jazz Festival ends on a low note

Montreal’s International Jazz Festival ended last night with a rousing concert by British-Lebanese singer Mika, but organizers say, overall, the festival lost money this year. The 36th edition, while well-attended with higher ticket sales, was a little lower key than »

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Calgary Stampede 2015

The Calgary Stampede kicked off early this morning with one parade after another. According to Jennifer Booth, Pubic Relations Manager for the 10-day event, people are out bright and early to catch what could be described as the warm-up parade, »

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Dr. Arthur Porter saga continues

Dr. Arthur Porter was announced dead on Canada Day, July 1st, an irony that is not lost on some people, but for Crown officials in Quebec, proof is required. “I am waiting for official confirmation.” Crown prosecutor Marie-Hélène Giroux, told The »

Health, International, Society

Wimbledon watch – the Canadian view

Wimbledon is one of the high points of the international tennis season, and this year eclipses last year for many fans in Canada. Vasek Pospisil is carrying the flag at the moment. Milos Raonic is now out, dealing with injuries »

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Blue Jays sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has grown up in the game of baseball, and now he’s reportedly coming back to Canada.  The son of legendary Montreal Expo, Vladimir Guerrero, has been signed by the Blue Jays according to MLB.com. Guerrero Jr. is »

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Loblaw’s labour problems in Ontario

Loblaws employees in Ontario are divided. Almost half of them are not satisfied with the company’s latest offer to unionised workers. 1,600 employees are already on strike and 10,000 more may follow by July 5th. Loblaw Companies Ltd. and the »