Chateau Frontenac, the crowning glory of Quebec City, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2018. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stayed at the Château Frontenac during one of their royal tours. © CBC The elegant hotel has hosted everyone from… »
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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Arctic weather on the way
The last mild spell of the autumn is underway in eastern Canada, and people have been advised to make the most of it. Teddy, a Shetland pony, walked through a snowy pasture as snow falls near Cremona, Alberta on Nov.… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture: Citizenship for sale?
The 15th LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture, sponsored by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, took place in Toronto on September 25th, but this year’s edition expanded the lecture format. The lecture is named in honour of Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine and Robert Baldwin, two giants of… »
Toronto FC going for Major League Soccer Cup
Toronto FC, the team known to play soccer in Canada, but football around much of the rest of the world, will play for the Major League Soccer championship. Columbus Crew forward Adam Jahn, front left, throws himself at the ball… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
ICAO: future of aviation summit
ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organisation, based in Montreal, hosted a summit on Monday and Tuesday that was a first for the UN agency. The ‘Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Summit’, brought together more than five hundred delegates from 85 countries… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
‘Come From Away’ nominated for Grammy
‘Come From Away‘, the Canadian musical that’s become a major hit on New York City’s Broadway, has another honour to add to its collection. It is now nominated for an American Grammy Award for best musical theatre album. “There’s been a… »
Christmas tree caution goes viral
Christmas trees are going up in all their glory in many places around the world these days. And this week the police department in the Canadian city of Sudbury, Ontario, took notice of their colleagues in Sudbury, Massachusetts, in warning… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics
Saudi Arabian purge and Yemeni blockade, frightening turn of events
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman is the self-appointed head of the newly-formed Saudi Anti-corruption Committee. It is holding 201 powerful individuals, including 11 princes, captive in luxury hotels, including the Ritz-Calton in Riyadh. With the blessing of his… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
First snow coming to southern Canada
Snow, or the first “measurable snow” will be making its debut in southern Ontario and Quebec tomorrow and continue over the maritime provinces through the weekend. A person makes their way to a streetcar as snow flies through the air… »
Parental Leave extended in time, not money
Parental leave from the workplace, following the birth or adoption of a new child, is being extended in Canada, from 12 months to 18. The extension however, is one of time, not money, and only at the federal level. In… »
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