It’s an almost unbelievable story, but for decades miners in many countries around the world were told to inhale microscopic particles of aluminium as a preventative against silicosis of the lungs. Elliot Lake in northern Ontario, is a well-known mining… »
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.
Fundraiser to save an historic Lancaster
KB882 had a long service life, and then, a far less deserving fate, and finally enthusiasts are trying to give the historic plane a better future. Of the over 7,000 built, this plane is one of only 17 survivors and… »
Canada’s premier football event: The Grey Cup!
All this weekend a huge number of parties and celebrations have been going on in the western city of Winnipeg Manitoba. Today is marks the 103rd edition of the final match up and culmination of the Canadian Football League (CFL)… »
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The LINK Online Sat., Nov. 28,2015
Your hosts this week, are Lynn Desjardins, Levon Sevunts, and Marc Montgomery A screengrab from ISIS propaganda video showing John Maguire, a former University of Ottawa student. So-called Islamic groups spreading terrorism are extremely well-versed in internet propaganda and recruiting… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Canada doubles international contribution for developing countries climate change fund
On the eve of the international climate conference in Paris, Canada has announced it is more than doubling its previous contribution to help fight climate change in developing countries. The announcement was made Friday at the Commonwealth leaders meeting in… »
Ontario proposed Canada’s first concussion legislation
Her name was Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old girl from Ottawa, Ontario. who was the captain of her high-school girl’s rugby team. Rowan died after a hitting her head hard and losing conciousness during a game in may 2013, and never… »
“Vaping” pot OK in public in Ontario
“Vaping” which involves electronic cigarettes looks like smoking but usually doesn’t involve tobacco. The devices vapourize a flavoured liquid which looks like smoke but theoretically without the harm of tobacco smoke. Neverless, vaping is now being treated and regulated in… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Putting a new spin on galaxies
A university researcher in Ontario has shaken up the world of astrophysics recently. George Conidis is a York University PhD candidate in astrophysics. who has just received a prestigious MITACS* award this week for his work in understanding the universe. He discovered… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
2015 heading towards record as warmest year in modern history
The World Meterological Organization has released a provisional statement this week saying 2015 is heading towards being the warmest year on record. The statement was released prior to the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP-21) starting on December 7th,in… »
Canada’s Victorian Order of Nurses: major cutbacks
It is Canada’s longest standing home and community health care charity, but it’s now facing serious challenges. Today it announced that it is drastically reducing service. For decades the VON has helped people remain independent in their own homes through… »
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