Polygamists Winston Blackmore and James Oler were sentenced today in Cranbrook, British Columbia.to six months and three months of house arrest, respectively with a year probation to follow. Part of a breakaway sect of Mormon, Blackmore, 60, was found to… »
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, Indigenous, International, Society
Indigenous businesses growing and being celebrated
Indigenous businesses are growing in size and success across Canada. “In 2016, our indigenous businesses generated over $12 billion (Cdn) dollars to Canada’s GDP: overall, our people contributed $30 billion (Cdn)”, J.P. Gladu told me during an interview on Friday… »
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Fete St. Jean, the provincial holiday in Quebec
Fete St. Jean, the annual holiday in the province of Quebec, took place yesterday, but today is the statutory holiday with many businesses closed, and the city of Montreal, rather quiet. Elementary and high school students ended the school year… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
Pride parade Toronto: celebratory and sombre
Pride parade supporters may have had mixed feelings at the annual celebration yesterday in Toronto. The 38th annual event, took place along a 2-kilometre stretch of Toronto’s Yonge street, and despite the rain, the crowds turned out, as well as… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
Shania Twain touring eastern Canada
Shania Twain might be home for Canada Day this year. The girl who grew up in northern Ontario is currently on her 2018 ‘Now Tour’, and will be leading the sing-a-longs in Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City next week. At… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, International
Mosaiculture: back by popular demand
Mosaiculture, the horticultural wonder that was such a hit last summer, is opening today in the same location across the river from the parliament buildings in Ottawa. Last summer, Mosaiculture was first created to mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian… »
Economy, International, Politics
Unemployment rate falls to lowest level in 21 years
Unemployment in Canada was a problem for fewer people in April this year, according to figures released by Statistics Canada. The federal agency said the rate was the lowest it’s been in 21 years. 453,100 people were receiving the wage… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Indigenous People’s Day: more observances across Canada
National Indigenous People’s Day began in Canada’s largest city, Toronto, with a Sunrise Ceremony. At 5:30 am, people gathered in Nathan Philips Square, in front of Toronto’s iconic City Hall. Native elder, Garry Sault, led the ceremony and Mayor John… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Forest fires begin with lightning strikes in B.C
Forest fires were started yesterday in over a hundred areas in west-coast British Columbia. Lightning strikes were the source of the fires, following a record-breaking heat wave. Temperatures in some parts of the province were near 40 C. Records were… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Boycott of American and Trump products underway
Boycotts of American products have been encouraged across Canada over the last week. On Twitter it has taken shape with the hashtag #BoycottUSProducts. Many Canadians became incensed by the treatment of Prime Minister Trudeau in the wake of the recent… »
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