Ranking of Premiers of Canadian provinces past and present A new think-tank in Canada has released a study of the performances of Canadian premiers, the leaders of individual provinces. The new think-tank “Aha Insights Inc” proposes to be an interactive… »
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.
Deficits, debt, and election promises
In the current federal election campaign, the various parties vying to become the next government have proposed various spending platforms, some proposing a deficit budget to bring the country out of its mild recession. However, a deficit means adding to… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
HMS Erebus- Arctic recovery mission 2015
After countless searches over more than 160 years, the mystery of the lost Arctic mission of Sir John Franklin was partially resolved in 2014. That was when one of the two long-missing ships was found. Summer 2015- The tedious work… »
The conspiracy of lawnmowers
Yes, it sounds strange, and who afterall would think that industrial conspiracy would involve lawnmowers? But, that is the case. Two class action lawsuits in Canada have been brought against various lawn mower and small engine manufacturers. Many manufacturers/ suppliers… »
Book:From battlefield, to hospital, to politics “Unflinching”
Jody Mitic wanted to be a soldier ever since he was a young boy. He joined the cadets, then as soon as he could, the regular army. He was sent to Afghanistan, where he was part of an elite sniper… »
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the LINK Online Sat., 26 Sept. 2015
Your hosts this week are Lynn, Carmel and Marc Canada will no longer require Syrians and Iraqis to prove they have UN refugee status before considering them for resettlement © Mohammed Zaatari/Associated Press The crisis in the Middle-East and Europe with… »
No more “mother” or “father” on Ontario documents?
Canada’s most populous province is moving towards something it calls “gender neutral” government documents. A motion from a backbencher in the governing provincial Liberal party, suggested removal of any references to mothers or fathers on all government documents. The motion,… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada- US legal battle over world’s most expensive drug.
It’s known as one of the most expensive drugs in the world, and the world’s most expensive treatment It’s called “Soliris”, made by a US company Alexion. Soliris is a treatment for two rare blood diseases (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria –PNH-,… »
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Super-moon, blood-moon, super eclipse!
People in North America will be able to witness a wonderful astral spectacle this coming Sunday night (Sept 27, 2015). That’s when we’ll see a total lunar eclipse. Paul Delaney (MSc) is a professor of physics and astronomy at York… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Huge turnout for international ploughing competition 2015
It’s billed as the one of the biggest outdoor events in the country, and for the agricultural community in Canada, and north-eastern USA, it’s their biggest event and party. The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is expected to draw… »
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