Canadians love to boast about our ‘universal’ health care system that provides access to all Canadians with little or no direct costs to patients in a system paid for through taxes. But a new international analysis of similar systems shows,… »
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.
Remembrance: Origin of the poppy symbol
On November 11, at the 11th hour, Canada, and many places around the world will hold ceremonies to commemorate the Armistice of the First World War when the guns were finally silenced. Services, held annually in Canada since 1931, now… »
Another Guinness World Record for Canada
Leaving the news world of doom and gloom for a moment, a story that’s not a “fish tale”. Len Thompson, is the Canadian who created one of the most popular fishing lures of all time, and the giant replica of… »
Beloved TV host, lost to pancreatic cancer
Alex Trebek, age 80, has died after a long battle against pancreatic cancer,. His family said he died peacefully at home. TV show hosts can be extremely popular, but it’s rare that the descriptions would also include the words ‘beloved’… »
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American grocery chain in Canada causes a fury over ‘Remembrance’
An American-owned grocery chain in Canada has ignited a furor of anger heading into the week before the country pauses to remember the tens of thousands of Canadians who gave their lives defending freedom abroad. Amazon-owned Whole Foods organic grocery… »
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Climate is changing Arctic wildlife habits; unique international study
In recent years many studies have noted changes in Arctic climate, said to be one of the fastest warming areas on the planet. An important new -longterm- collaborative study of wildlife in the world’s circumpolar Arctic and sub-Arctic boreal regions… »
Canada Post features N.S folk artist on new stamps for Christmas season.
With the inexorable approach of winter, Canada Post celebrates the upcoming season and holidays with a new series of postage stamps. The three stamp series features the work of Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis. The works chosen for the… »
Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Canada proposes enabling temporary residents to become citizens
Last month the Canadian government recently announced plans for new and increased levels of immigration. Prime Minister Trudeau has said that immigration is needed to boost the economic recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan is to… »
Gas station down, condo up
A gasoline station in downtown Toronto has been sold. As you drive in your daily life, you may subconsciously notice that a long standing and once familiar gas station has been closed, and what remains is an empty lot. Undoubtedly… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada: where wireless is among the world’s most expensive
It used to be when you mentioned, ‘the Big 3’ in Canada, people knew you were talking about Ford, Chrysler, and GM. Now however that phrase refers to Canada’s telecom giants, Rogers, Telus, and Bell. According to the 2019 report by… »
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