It seems young people who spend a lot of time on social media experience more symptoms of depression. The long term Canadian study involved 3,800 teens from 2012 to 2018. It examined the young people’s various screen times and found…»
Marc Montgomery
With a passion for anything antique with an engine, and for Canadian and world history, Marc comes with a wealth of media experience. After DJ work at private radio in southern Ontario, and with experience in Canadian Forces radio and tv in Europe, the state broadcaster in Austria (Radio 3), and the CBC in Ottawa and Montreal, he was the host of the immensely popular CBC and RCI show, "The Link". He is now part of the new RCI online team producing stories from and about Canada from coast to coast.
Arts and Entertainment, Economy, Environment, Health, International, Internet, Science and Technology, Society
Constant exposure to ambient noise and your health
It’s known that extremely loud noises can damage your hearing, but we’re becoming aware that constant levels of noise below damaging levels can have other health effects. Tor Oiamo (PhD) is an assistant professor, Ryerson University in the Department of…»
Rental costs across Canada: Prices increase, unit size decrease
A new survey of average costs of rental housing shows the most expensive area in Canada is Toronto. In fact, according to Rentals.ca commissioned survey from Bullpen Research, while Toronto proper has the highest cost, nine of the top ten…»
International, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics
National police investigate possible policy breach at Canada’s highest level disease lab
It’s now being reported by the CBC and others that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, escorted a Chinese researcher from Canada’s only Level-4 virulogy lab on July 5 over what is being described as a possible “policy breach” and an…»
International, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics
50th anniversary of an incredible space feat, and Canada’s role
Trip to the moon and back, July 1969 It was 50 years ago (July 16) that a huge rocket carrying three exceptionally brave American astronauts blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre on one of the most daring human endeavours…»
Dangerous remnants of WWII in Newfoundland shipwrecks
Military divers to remove unexploded artillery shells In 1942, the war came to North America. Newfoundland at the time was still a British colony but was also an extremely important staging area for war material of all sorts before heading…»
Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology
Technology use in research of endangered right whales
Even as rescuers attempt to free three right whales tangled in fishing gear, scientists are continuing research into better understanding the whales and how man’s activities and noise may affect them. Barry Wright (PhD) a visiting research fellow with the…»
Arts and Entertainment, Economy, International
Speed, noise, excitement: Toronto Indy this weekend
Not quite the Formula One circus, but not that far from it either. Thousands of race fans are in Toronto this weekend for the 33rd running of the Toronto Honda Indy car race. It’s an interesting race for drivers as…»
Arts and Entertainment, Economy, Politics, Society
Controversial addition approved for historic landmark hotel
The iconic Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa has been the centre of a heated debate about architecture. The hotel, is located in the heart of the national capital and since it’s construction in 1912, has been a landmark and focal…»
Black market pot getting cheaper, legal pot more expensive
It was supposed to dry up the black market of cannabis and a source of important funds for criminal groups. At least that was one of the hopes, if not a goal, of the Liberal government when it legalised recreational…»
Arts and Entertainment, Health, Internet, Science and Technology, Society
Depression, social media and teenagers
Arts and Entertainment, Economy, Environment, Health, International, Internet, Science and Technology, Society
Constant exposure to ambient noise and your health
International, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics
