Douglas Rain, who voiced the unforgettable presence of HAL, in 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 epic science fiction film, has died at the age of 90. Rain, an actor and narrator, who grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a founding… »
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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Olympic bid depends on today’s vote in Calgary
Olympic fever is underway in Calgary, Alberta today but it’s just the first step, in a vote to decide whether to go ahead with a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. Many people in Calgary have a… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
NHL tentative agreement over head trauma
The National Hockey League (NHL) and lawyers for over 100 retired hockey players have come to a tentative settlement over concussions and traumatic head injuries. The billion dollar lawsuit, which was the largest ever brought against the league, was consolidated in Federal… »
Economy, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Mohawk included at Canada Border crossing
The Mohawk language is now visible, along with Canada’s two official languages, English and French, at the border crossing in Cornwall, Ontario, that is the point of entry from the U.S. state of New York. Abram Benedict is the Grand Chief… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Toronto Zoo’s baby hippo named Penelope
The Toronto Zoo is a renewed destination even as the temperatures drop and snow is on the way. People want to get a look at the latest addition. This is Penelope, the baby pygmy hippopotamus who was born at the zoo… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Trudeau won’t attend USMCA signing while steel and aluminum tariffs in place
USMCA, the renewed and renamed pending trade agreement, between the United States, Mexico and Canada took 13 months of wrangling to negotiate. The official signing of the agreement was to take place to accommodate outgoing Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto,… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Poppies from around the world displayed in Calgary
Poppies, the little red symbol, taken from the flowers that grew over the graves of fallen soldiers in Flanders Field, in Belgium, are making a beautiful statement in downtown Calgary, Alberta. More than 7,000 poppies, the result of hours and… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Snow starting early this year in eastern Canada
Snow; just the mention of the word in a weather forecast and garages and mechanics are overwhelmed with people wanting their tires changed. In the province of Quebec, snow tires are mandatory and must be on all vehicles by December… »
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Bombardier selling two businesses, laying off 5,000
Bombardier will lay-off 5,000 employees and sell two of its business units in an effort to save US$250 million. According to the announcement this morning, the job losses will take place over the next year to 18 months. It’s expected… »
Environment & Animal Life, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Mountain Equipment Co-op apologizes for racist marketing
Mountain Equipment Co-op, the outdoor equipment company that has thrived in Canada over the last 47 years, is now awakening to the diversity of the country. “We need to represent the diversity that is Canada, and if we don’t, we… »
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