The political turmoil over the WE Charity contract rocking the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau is also rocking the charity organisation. The so-called scandal involves the awarding of a multi-million dollar contract to the charity to administer a federal student… »
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, Politics, Society
Controversial plan for ‘paid blood’ donation resurfaces in Canada
The idea of paying people to give blood revives tragic memories in Canada, and a recent proposal to bring back paying blood clinics has revived an often bitter debate in this country. The concern has always been that those most… »
COVID-19: Canadian restrictions – not enough or too much?
As countries continue to react to the ongoing issue of the SARS CoV-2 virus, Canadians continue to have varied reaction to the several policies designed to limit the spread. A new poll by the non-profit Angus Reid Institute shows a… »
Potential crisis in Canadian politics: WE scandal fallout grows
New turbulence in the political currents in Ottawa The ethics scandal over the Liberal government’s awarding of a multi-million dollar contract to the WE Charity has entered a new phase this week, and one possibly even more concerning to the… »
COVID-19: Temperature checks are inaccurate and ineffective. Why bother?
As governments, industries and society seeks ways to control and limit the spread of the virus, it’s becoming more clear that at least some of the various methods really aren’t worth the effort. Many places, including Canadian airlines, will screen… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
COVID-19: Hospitality industry in financial trouble, pleads for federal aid
The new virus and restrictions to limit its spread have caused major shifts in society. Those restrictions are causing serious financial hardships in the hospitality industry. This includes, such things as hotels, restaurants, airports and conference centres. A parliamentary committee… »
Millions of dollars promised for more police camera surveillance
The premier of Canada’s most populous province, Ontario, announced millions of dollars for police to acquire more closed-circuit TV cameras. Premier Doug Ford announced a $6 million dollar grant programme available to regional police forces in the province over the… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Study hints further that cannabis and pregnancy not good
Science has long shown that drinking alcohol or smoking during pregnancy have negative outcomes on the foetus and the child’s later development. Now, perhaps not surprisingly, a new study shows a possible link between cannabis use while pregnant and a… »
Health, International, Society
COVID-19 and your experience of 2020 so far
A survey released today has sought Canadian and American opinions on personal experiences in this most unusual year. The survey by the Leger polling firm asked several questions related to COVID including thoughts on whether this has been the worst… »
Economy, International, Politics
China’s effort to buy an Arctic gold mine raises many concerns
China’s huge Shandong Gold Mining Corporation is proposing to buy Canada’s TMAC resources mine in the Arctic. Currently under review by the federal government, the $207.4 million dollar offer raises concerns not only over China’s increasing control over the precious… »
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