You may have heard of the 1-minute elevator pitch competitions or maybe the 3-minute Thesis competition, but a form of both involving scientific research that is not only information but entertaining and fun is the International Dance Your PhD competition.… »
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.
Environment & Animal Life, International
February 27: International Polar Bear Day
It’s not an “official day” but rather an annual one declared by the group Polar Bears International (PBI) a non-profit organisation whose goal is to raise awareness about the animal’s situation and the threats faced due to climate change. The… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Is your phone toxic to you, and to your children?
Mobile phones have already been connected to increased stress, shortened attention spans, sleep problems and so on, but now something perhaps more worrisome has been discovered. A new study finds a connection between toxic flame retardant chemicals, your cellphone, and… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
Canadian comedians not laughing at Canadian radio takeover from U.S.
Canadian comedians are angry at a takeover of the “Canada Laughs” channel which was carried on Sirius XM satellite radio. The channel had been carrying exclusive Canadian content since it began in 2005, but has recently entered into partnership with… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Canadian backlash against General Motors grows
City of Toronto siding with labour union: bans GM vehicles from Mexico After about 100 years of vehicle manufacturing in Oshawa Ontario, General Motors has decided to close its award-winning plant and move any future production to its U.S. and… »
Economy, International, Society
China-Canada diplomatic spat doesn’t stop these Tim’s fans
Classic Canadian fast food outlet opens in Shanghai Although it has only been around since 1964, the Tim Horton’s coffee, doughnut, and fast food chain is considered by Canadians as “their” fast food chain even though it’s now controlled through… »
Health, International, Society
MeToo: Catholic priest abuse of nuns
For years there has been increasing knowledge of clerical abuse of minors, most especially in the Catholic Church. Equally of concern are accusations against church officials of years of covering up the abuse and not condemning or dealing adequately with… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
U.S use of toilet paper wiping out Canada’s forests
It seems “cleanliness” comes at a substantial hidden cost. Concerns are being raised once again in the latest report on consumption of toilet paper and other tissue and the harm done to forests. The relatively inexpensive product we all use is… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
International cooperation on rare genetic paediatric brain disorder
A newborn baby was urgently tranferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Montreal Children’s hospital displaying signs of distress and tremors or seizures. With a head that was smaller than normal, tests showed problems with brain development. Sadly for her… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Oil vs caribou: Canada concerned about incomplete US report
Arctic refuge drilling proposed U.S plans to allow oil and gas exploration in parts of Alaska’s National Wildlife Refuge. However, that area is used by a large migrating herd of caribou which travels between Canada and the U.S. Of particular… »
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