Margaret Atwood, the first-lady of Canadian literature, is joining 16 other writers in raising money for the British charity, Freedom from Torture. Bidding began today, in the ‘Immortality Auction’, for the right to name a character in an upcoming book.… »
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
Gordie Howe suffering from a ‘serious stroke’
Gordie Howe, the Canadian legend known as ‘Mr. Hockey’, suffered a stroke on Sunday. He has lost most of the use of the right side of his body, and his speech is slurred, according to his daughter Cathy, who lives… »
Economy, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Kahnawake native community to evict non-native residents
Kahnawake, the native community across the river from Montreal, is the scene of heated discussion and anonymous action these days, as members argue over who has the right to live there. Some people’s homes have been hit with eggs. Recently… »
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Calgary, Alberta coping with a power outage downtown
Calgary‘s downtown area may be without power for up to a week following an electrical fire at an underground traffic control system Saturday night, caused significant damage Mayor Naheed Nenshi said it would take time to restore power to about… »
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Pope celebrates two Canadian saints over the weekend
Pope Francis honoured two 17-th century missionaries at mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The two were elevated to sainthood on April 3rd this year. Francois de Laval was the first Roman Catholic bishop of Quebec… »
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Nuclear plants in Canada to provide iodine pills to nearby residents
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced new regulations Friday obliging nuclear power plants in Canada to pre-distribute potassium iodide pills to residents and business owners, living and working nearby. The nuclear plants must also stockpile enough of the pills for… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Refugee Stories in ‘Flight and Freedom’
Flight and Freedom: Stories of Escape to Canada is the book containing a riveting collection of refugee experiences, edited by Ratna Omidvar and Dana Wagner. The duo came up with the idea at the Maytree Foundation, where Omidvar was president… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, International, Society
Eugenie Bouchard now 6th in women’s tennis
Eugenie Bouchard had a big year in the international spotlight, carrying the hopes of Canadian tennis fans all the way to her current No. 6 place in the Women’s Tennis Association rankings The 20-year-old, from Montreal, Quebec, is the first Canadian… »
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Autumn colours hitting their peak
Agawa Canyon’s Tour Train is particularly busy at this time of year. The tourists come by the hundreds to northern Ontario, to take in nature’s incredible beauty. The fall colours are a sight to behold. People from Europe and Asia… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Labour Day holiday across Canada
Labour Day is a national holiday celebrating workers across the country. It is also the unofficial end-of-summer. In most provinces, students begin the new school year tomorrow, and all the routines will return to normal for many Canadian families. The… »
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