An American study has found that old contact lenses are becoming a source of more plastic pollution in waterways and oceans. The study said that in the U.S alone about 45 million people wear contact lenses. Arizona State University researchers… »
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.
Reconciliation or creating divisions? History, Canada, Macdonald and the First Nations peoples.
(public commenting is open- scroll to bottom- Comments will be posted following moderation) There is a recent social justice movement in Canada that has gained great momentum and influence in the political area. Statues of once important figures in Canadian… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health
Smoke from wildfires: health concerns, cancellations
As the many wildfires continue to ravage forests in west coast British Columbia, new health concerns are being raised about smoke pollution. In addition, several airports in the province had to cancel flights as the thick smoke made it too… »
Uncategorized
The LINK Online, Aug 17,18,19, 2018
Your hosts this week Terry, Er, Marc Even with tracking function off, Google still knows where you are and keeps the information A recent investigation shows that your movements are still being tracked and recorded even when you turn your… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
The CNE and PNE: Ending summer on a big note of fun
It’s been an annual tradition since at least 1879. The Canadian National Exhibition opens today at the large 78 hectare CNE grounds in Toronto. Often called simply the “Ex” it was originally staged as a showcase of agricultural and technological… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Illegal migration into Canada: July numbers increase
(public comments open on all RCI stories – scroll to bottom: comments will be posted after moderating) Migrants crossing illegally into Canada from the U.S to claim asylum increased dramatically last month. Figures show that after two months of a… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
British Columbia: wildfires worse due to climate change
It’s summer in Canada, and that means wildfire season. Indeed, wildfires have been seen in greater and more destructive quantities in areas around the world in the past few years, including this year. Sweden for example has experienced massive forest… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
Arctic waters: more concerns from shipping, tourism
It’s called “grey water”. It’s not sewage, but its certainly not clean either. It’s the dirty water resulting from clothes washing, dish washing, showers and sinks. This waste water includes soaps, nutrients, and microplastics. The World Wildlife Federation-Canada has raised… »
Arts & Entertainment, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada history: Aug 16, 1947, first flight of the Beaver
It was perhaps not a particularly remarkable event that day, but one that has had huge repercussions world-wide since. On August 16, 1947, a brand new type of plane took off from the DeHavilland factory and airstrip at Downsview, just… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Health, Politics, Society
National cannabis survey- driving high, spending money
(note- public commenting open on all RCI stories-scroll to bottom to submit- comments will appear after moderation) Canada is well on the way to legalisation of recreational use of cannabis which will happen this fall. Cannabis Act, by the Liberal… »
The world in pictures
Canada in pictures
