9,000 government files to be opened for searches of missing Inuit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Iqaluit, Nunavut tomorrow where it is expected he will apologize for treatment of Inuit during various tuberculosis crises across the north over several… »
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.
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
HIV-AIDS: Second patient “cured” but not yet a cure
An American patient in Berlin who was suffering from HIV-AIDS, was cured some years ago, and now comes news that a second patient in London, England, has also been cured-i.e, now seems to be completely free of the disease. In… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
China-Canada political tension: now extending to trade?
Diplomatic tensions between China and Canada over the Canadian detention of Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou now seem to have taken an added turn. Wanzhou who is under house arrest, is facing extradition to the U.S to face American charges. China… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Used Aussie jets to cost millions more than earlier estimate
Canada had been contemplating the replacement of its ageing CF-18 fighter jets, when it became embroiled in a trade tiff between Boeing and Bombardier. The federal government in support of Bombardier then backed out of a plan to replace its… »
Political scandal Canada: dual office of Justice Minister and Attorney-General, a concern?
Alleged interference in a criminal case by the highest level of the Liberal government has been Canada. The scandal centres on Jody Wilson-Raybould who holds the partisan position of Justice Minister in the Liberal cabinet, and the non-partisan position of… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
March is Fraud Prevention Month
Many millions of dollars annually scammed from Canadians Scams and frauds are seemingly more prevalent than ever. This is probably due in no small part to the ease and speed of communication domestically and internationally through our phone and internet… »
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The LINK Online, March 1,2,3, 2019
Your hosts, Lynn, Terry, Marie-Claude and Marc (Video of show at bottom) A scandal is shaking Canada’s federal political landscape and the governing Liberal party of Justin Trudeau A scandal at the highest level of government in Canada has rocked… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
It’s winter in Canada- that means snowmobile racing
What do you call a moto-cross event on snow with snowmobiles? Why “Snowcross” of course , and seeing as how Canada invented snowmobiles what better place to have an international competition? The city of Timmins in northern Ontario, about 700… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics, Society
The not so slowly disappearing Arctic shores
One of the most northerly communities in the world, Tuktoyaktuk in Canada’s Northwest Territories, is fighting a losing battle against climate change. Several homes in Tuktoyaktuk are now threatened on an area known as The Point. One community building has… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Update: Anger from Canadian comedians changes Just for Laughs policy
Just one day after news began circulating of a format change at a satellite radio channel, that change has been reversed. Yesterday, we reported that Canadian comedians were extremely upset that the Sirius XM channel called “Canada Laughs” had been… »
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