Michel Lepire created his works in sand, wood and, perhaps most impressively, in ice. He was well-known for the ice palaces in the provincial capital of Quebec, for the annual Carnival festival. Michel Lepire, right, passed down his talent for ice… »
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
Pilot shortage may soon affect regional carriers
Pilots are in short supply around the world these days, and the problem is expected to get worse. The cause is a combination of factors converging internationally, such as mandatory retirement for many current pilots, more air routes, and more… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Leonard Cohen honoured in BJM’s ‘Dance Me’
Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal (BJM) has a beautiful new show, an homage to the city’s bard, Leonard Cohen. Since his death, at the age of 82 in November 2016, there has been an outpouring of honours and memoirs to Cohen,… »
Economy, International, Politics
Political stories: Top 5 in 2017
Political stories dominate the headlines in most media and 2017 featured some great tales. While much of the global community was amazed at the developments in the United States with the new president, Donald Trump, we here in Canada had some… »
Time management for 2018
Time management changed Brad Aeon‘s life. Now he is devoting his PhD research at Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business to building on his insights into how it can be best implemented to help others. “Getting better at getting better” Aeon… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Moosemeat & Marmalade: third season returns
Moosemeat & Marmalade, is the food show that’s authentically Canadian, and British. A 13-part food documentary series, it is indigenous-Canadian, courtesy of Cree hunter, gatherer and bush chef, Art Napoleon. “Food is a connector; it crosses cultures” A former Chief… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
‘Maximum Canada: Why 35 Million Canadians Are Not Enough’
‘Maximum Canada: Why 35 Million Canadians Are Not Enough”, is the latest book from author and journalist Doug Saunders. In it he argues that this country needs a lot more people; triple the current population, he says. Saunders is the former… »
Arts & Entertainment, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Urban Tales: First Christmas in Montreal
Urban Tales, an annual theatre production that’s in its eleventh year now, has evolved into a series of stories and performances connected by a theme, related to Christmas. Harry Stanjofski, a writer, performer and director, describes his role in the… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Winter begins, and a White Christmas forecast for many
Winter began at 11:28 est. in Montreal, Quebec today. The sun rose into a clear sky but the winter temperatures were a surprise after a day or two of relatively mild weather. Minus 22 C, with the wind chill, was… »
Cabot Strait crossings halted due to weather
Marine Atlantic, the company that operates the ferries connecting Newfoundland to Nova Scotia, cancelled the crossings yesterday and today due to severe weather. A file photo from November shows truckers lined up in North Sydney to get on the ferry… »
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