An event which happened 1.3 billion light years away from Earth, is now causing a blockbuster of an event in the world of astrophysics. It involved the collision of two black holes. Another big event, albeit a lesser one, is… »
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.
Economy, International, Politics
Canada quietly sells its gold
Throughout history, gold has always fascinated mankind. Lately it seems some of that attraction is starting to wear off, at least for governments. In recent weeks Canada has been selling off its gold reserves, in fact, almost half of the… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Shakespeare 400th: Rare books exhibit in Toronto
He is one of the biggest literary figures, not just in the English language, but in history. Who doesn’t recognize the name Shakespeare, even though he died 400 years ago, in 1616. The University of Toronto , Fisher rare books… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Arctic ice extent..record low for January.
Globally, 2015 was the warmest year on modern record. That beat the previous record in 2014. It seems like 2016 may be headed to beat that. The latest indication comes from analysis of the Arctic sea ice extent. Satellite data… »
Beluga deaths continue to mystify, worry
For several years marine researchers have been concerned about high mortality of beluga whales in the St Lawrence. That concern has risen again after analysis of the dead whales found last year. Of the 14 carcasses found last year, three… »
Arts & Entertainment, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Black History Month- Toronto Black Film Fest
TBFF- Feb 10-14 Toronto Ontario is the most culturally and ethnically diverse city in Canada, and one of the biggest celebrations of diversity is coming this week. It’s only been four years, but the Toronto Black Film Festival has grown… »
Economy, Health, International, Society
Canadian tourists helping deliver medical supplies
Travel to what developed countries may describe as “exotic” locations, often means travel to less developed areas. Tim Blazanovic is the Manitoba coordinator for Not Just Tourists. he became involved after a trip to Cuba and saw the need for… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Yukon Quest: On you huskies!!!
It’s a gruelling race for man and beast across the frozen Arctic. The annual Yukon Quest dogsled race is now into day 3 of the 1600 kilometre race from Fairbanks Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon. It is truly an international event… »
International, Politics, Society
Update: million dollar house teardown sparks protest
In Canada’s west coast port city of Vancouver, the housing market has been described as “super heated”. There has long been simmering anger over destruction of perfectly good homes in order to build bigger ones. The competition for houses, and… »
Black history month: Senator Anne C. Cools
In this month marking black history in Canada, we speak with Canadian Senator Anne C. Cools. Senator Cools was the first black person to become a Canadian senator, and the first black woman senator in North America. These are just… »
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Canada in pictures
