‘The Book of Negroes’, the 2007 novel by Lawrence Hill, is now a six-part television series, making its Canadian debut tonight. The title comes from the name of the actual document the British used to record the names and descriptions… »
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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‘Eaton’s: The Trans-Canada Store’ an ode to a bygone Canadian institution
Eaton’s:The Trans-Canada Store, is a book that will bring back warm memories to many Canadians. Eaton’s, the department store many of us grew up with, came to a sad decline and almost sudden finish at the end of the 20th… »
Genie Bouchard defeats Serena Williams
Eugenie Bouchard, Canada’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2014, had another big moment today, defeating Serena Williams, the number one female tennis player in the world. ‘It’s a good way to start the year’ “Maybe she needed another coffee,”… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
Canadian Orthodox Christmas
Orthodox Christians across Canada are celebrating today and tomorrow. For most of these communities, this is Christmas. In Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the Drozdovskyy family will share a very special meal this evening. The twelve meat-free dishes, which include cabbage rolls, perogies,… »
‘The Condo Bible for Canadians’, may soon be a necessity
The Condo Bible for Canadians, was written by Dan Barnabic of Toronto. He writes from the experience gained as a condo developer for thirty years, and his position now, as a keen observer of the Canadian condo market. The skylines… »
Jerusalem 3D, the Imax film
Jerusalem, the movie in 3D, is screening at IMAX cinemas in 60 cities in 9 countries around the world this season Daniel Ferguson, the writer, director and one of the producers of the film, says “Jerusalem is transformative”. The old… »
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David Kelavey, Montreal artist appreciates the winter light
David Kelavey had travelled far and wide from his Manchester, England home before settling in Montreal, Quebec. It was in this new home that his talent for drawing evolved into an effort at painting. In 15 years of dedicated work… »
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2014: Technology review
2014 was an interesting year in the ongoing evolution of social media. It was also a year of ongoing technological innovation, as well as a return to previous innovations consumers liked best. Carmi Levy is a popular Canadian Tech analyst.… »
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Christian keepers of a Jewish menorah donate it to Ottawa’s new synagogue
Susan Bloomfield had always cherished the menorah that was passed down through two generations in her Christian family. But she did not know the history of the sacred object at the heart of Hanukah celebrations. Her mother, who had given… »
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Stephanie Moseley killed by husband, rapper Earl Hayes, in Los Angeles
Stephanie Moseley grew up in the Vancouver area of British Columbia. The dancer and aspiring actor left for Los Angeles 10 years ago, but her former dance instructors are devastated by the news of her violent death. Moseley, 30, was… »
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