The first indegenous gardens were planted in downtown Winnipeg yesterday. The city described as the “most racist in Canada” by Macleans, a national magazine, is taking a step toward “promoting communication about aboriginal culture”, according to officials. In an event that… »
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, Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Amanda Lindhout speaks following arrest of alleged Somali kidnapper
Amanda Lindhout took three days to respond to the news one of her alleged kidnappers from Somalia had been arrested in Ottawa. But her reaction upon hearing the news, was instant. “I wasn’t sitting down and I literally collapsed on the… »
Arts & Entertainment, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Bloomsday celebrations under way around the world
Bloomsday, June 16th, the day James Joyce‘s character, Leopold Bloom, in the infamous novel ‘Ulysses’, takes a walk around Dublin, has become a literary holiday celebrated in many places around the world. This year, along with Dublin, Ireland, where it… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Quebec challenge to Britain’s Line of Succession
Britain’s Line of Succession, which formerly guaranteed the first-born male the right to succeed to the throne, was changed with the ‘Canadian Succession to the Throne Act of 2013’. Or so many people thought! This goes back to the 2011… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Immigration & Refugees, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Corey Fleischer: from power-washer to hate-crime fighter
Corey Fleischer is gaining a name for himself, for something that came so natural to him, he hadn’t really considered the value. The owner of a power-washing company, who is kept very busy with the amount of graffiti in Montreal,… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Om the Bridge, controversy in Vancouver, frees the Burrard Bridge for June 21st
‘Om the Bridge’ was a great idea in the wrong place. Part of an international initiative to have people around the world practising yoga, with a view to improving health, the plan quickly created a backlash from First Nations groups… »
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Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours, sharing the magnificence of Newfoundland
The people at Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours have been taking visitors out onto the water around Newfoundland for about 15 years now. “Iceberg season” runs from May to July, possibly even into the first week of August, depending on the weather.… »
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Icebergs in all shapes and sizes in St. John’s Newfoundland this year
It’s been a great season for icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland. Even as we move into the month of June, there’s icebergs to be marvelled at. Tomorrow I’ll speak with Captain Barry Rogers, president of ‘Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours‘… »
Economy, International, Society
Vanier Institute for the Family celebrates 50th anniversary with conference
The Vanier Institute for the Family is celebrating 50 years of research and change. It all began in 1964, when then Governor General, Georges Vanier and his wife Paulilne, held a conference on the family, and out of that, the institute… »
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Shania Twain on Canadian route of North American tour
Shania Twain, is at the beginning of her ‘Rock this Country’ tour of North America. It debuted in Seattle, U.S.A. on June 5th, to a loud and enthusiastic crowd. Then the homecoming, crossing the border into Vancouver for two well-received… »
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