Led by researchers in Edmonton Alberta, technology has shown for the first time that there are developmental differences between the brains of people who stutter and those of non-stuttering people. Deryk Beal is Executive Director at the Institute for Stuttering Treatment… »
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.
Cape Breton coast- climate change and erosion
Throughout the maritime provinces, climate change is causing severe erosion of coastlines. In Cape Breton Island, many homes built well inland in the past, are now only a few metres from the sea. Ron Phillips and his wife Annette built… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Feb 11, 1869-Political assassination, last public hanging in Canada
Some people think Canada has always been a quiet, polite country, with a relatively boring history. Nothing could be further from the truth. From terrific sea battles, to violent rebellions, to wars, great inventions, and so much more, Canadian history… »
Black history month Canada- William Hall VC
William Hall was the first black person to be awarded the Empire’s highest award for valour, the Victoria Cross. Born in April 1827 in Horton, Nova Scotia, he was the son of free black slaves rescued by a British frigate… »
Internet, Science & Technology
Choose a card: How magicians tricks influence our decisions
How do they do it? When the magician says, pick a card, they are using subtle psychological cues to influence you to pick a card they have already chosen. In other words they’ve decided, and get you to choose their… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International
New guidelines for Polar shipping
As more and more ships travel through Polar waters, new training guidelines for their masters, navigators, and crews have been agreed upon. A subcommittee of the International Maritime Organization — the global body that governs shipping in international waters —… »
Analysis: Supreme Court on doctor assisted suicide
The Supreme Court ruling last week allowing for doctor-assisted suicides was a major change in Canadian policy. Although the current federal government had argued to maintain the legal status quo under the Canadian Criminal code making such acts illegal, the… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
They’re away! Yukon Quest off and running.
The mushers at the annual Yukon Quest International Sled dog race are already racing toward the finish line som 1,600 km away. Dogs showing their excitement and determination as they realize they’re about to start. Note the protective boots on… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Passing of a quietly legendary musician
He was one of the greatest creators of what is known as easy listening or ‘middle of the road” (MOR) music. Percy Faith died on February 9 1976. If the name is not familiar, his music certainly is, still quietly… »
Documentary film: Age of the Drones
In a follow-up to their earlier documentary “Remote Control War”, film about the military use of drones, Winnipeg filmmakers Leif Kaldor & Leslea Mair of Zoot Pictures now turn to civilian and government non-military applications of drones in the new… »
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