Canadian Shiv Chopra recently returned from the Hague where a mock international tribunal, and parallel “People’s Assembly”, were discussing if the multi-national bio-tech and chemical giant Monsanto, can be held accountable under human rights laws. Micro-biologist and veterinarian, for over… »
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 & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Canadian court OK’s use of “Indian” by baseball team
Cleveland Indians can use name and ‘Chief Wahoo’ logo during ALCS games in Toronto, judge rules The Toronto Blue Jays, and Cleveland Indians are currently battling it out for the title of American League East Baseball champions. World renowned Canadian architect,… »
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The LINK Online Sun. Oct.16, 2016
Your hosts again this week, Lynn and Marc The UN wants countries to tax sugary drinks to reduce consumption that leads to overweight, diabetes and other health problems © Seth Perlman/AP Photo The World Health Organization (WHO) this week said countries should… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life
Documentary: California drought- another warning of climate change
The lush fruit orchards, nut groves, vinyards and vegetable fields of California supply food to almost all of North America and beyond. Reliable year-round sun and ample water have meant unparalleled yields for decades. But that has come at a… »
Health, International, Society
To snip or not to snip- circumcision debate again
It seems the debate about circumcision of male babies has flared up again. A new report in the Canadian Journal of Urology suggests that the stance of the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) regarding circumcision is based on “sloppy scholarship”. In the analysis… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Huge free trade penalty against Canada
(note: comment submission form is located at the bottom of each story on the site) It is another example of what those opposed to international trade deals have been saying about the ability of sovereign governments to enact domestic policy… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Possible world first: Canadian winter coat uses renewable plant insulation
It’s long been known that down from Eider duck is a premium insulation for clothing and blankets and similar items. But it’s expensive and relatively limited in quantity as it’s collected from eider nests often in remote locations across the… »
Economy, International, Society
Toronto mulling tax on foreign home buyers
Without doubt, the two hottest housing markets in Canada have been in and around Vancouver British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario. Many have long blamed foreign buyers, and investors and speculators. Chinese is the first language on a sign outside a… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International
A “National Seal Products Day” for Canada proposed
Almost two years ago, a Canadian Senator, Celine Hervieux-Payette, proposed creation of a National Seal Products Day in Canada The day was deliberately proposed for May 20, the day that marks the end of the seal hunting season in Canada… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Decline of journalism in Canada: Part 2 of 2
For years, decades in fact, small and medium sized newspapers have been closing their doors while radio and TV stations have been reducing their journalist staff. In some cases small papers or media outlets (ie radio) have become unprofitable and… »
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