The ‘Interim Federal Health Program‘ was ordered restored on Friday, by Judge Wyman Webb. He rejected the federal government’s request to further delay the restoration of benefits to people as they wait for a decision in their claim of refugee… »
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, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
France’s President Hollande addresses Canada’s Parliament during visit
Francois Hollande arrived Sunday for three-days in Canada. The visit began in Calgary, Alberta when the French President, accompanied by a large delegation of French business and academic leaders, as well as several of his cabinet ministers, landed. Prime Minister Stephen… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Society
Snow-storm paralyzes eastern Canada
The first snow-storm of the season is wreaking havoc in the Altantic provinces today. In New Brunswick nearly 15,000 people are coping wiithout power, schools have been closed as a result, and on the Trans-Canada Highway, traffic is just beginning… »
Unofficial federal election campaign underway
Stephen Harper fulfilled a promise from his last campaign as he gets ready for the next. On Thursday, the Prime Minister, with his wife Laureen beside him, announced “the family tax cut” surrounded by families in Vaughan, a well-heeled suburb… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Indigenous, International, Society
Heffel’s Autumm Auction features artist Emily Carr
Heffel’s Fine Art Auction house is offering several great works by some major Canadian artists. A collection of 142 lots has been revealed and includes some magnificent pieces. Conservative estimates foresee the auction bringing in C$8 million to C$11 million. Five… »
Silver Cross Mother for 2014 is Gisele Michaud
A Silver Cross Mother is the one woman chosen each year by the National Legion, to lay a wreath at the National War Memorial on Remembrance Day on behalf of all the Canadian mothers who lost a child while on active… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Foreign caregivers in Canada make small gains in fight for residency
Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, announced major changes to the Caregiver program today that began with a change in the name. What was known as the Live-in Caregiver Program, is now known as the Caregiver Program and reflects the fact that caregivers… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Premier Clark in trouble for promises to India’s workers
Premier Christy Clark, of British Columbia, on her recent trade mission to India, was quoted in a Times of India story, saying, “India needs a million skilled workers every year. We can help. If we can help train 3,000 and 300… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, Society
McGill students ban offensive Halloween costumes at their party
McGill University is the scene of an annual party tonight that has become a big event on campus. 950 students will fill the venue in their Halloween finest. But this year the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) will be checking… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Antares explosion ended experiment by Canadian students
NASA’s Antares shuttle to the International Space Station exploded moments after lift-off on Tuesday as four boys from Kamloops, British Columbia, watched in shock. The four students had a science experiment on board. Gathered at one of their homes to… »
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