The Canadian government has declared today as the “National Day of Honour” to commemorate the end of the Canadian presence in Afghanistan and to honour the military personnel who served, and those who died.. With a 12 year presence in… »
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.
Toronto giving away city-branded condoms
Pubic health officials say the city of Toronto will be handing out some $20,000 worth of condoms during World (gay) Pride festival. The city will host the huge international event from June 20-29. Health officials will unveil the Toronto-branded condoms… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Huge ancient meteor strike found in Alberta
Experts from the Alberta Geological Survey, and University of Alberta have found the site of what is undoubtedly a huge meteor strike. The crater, at least 50 million years old, has long since been worn away and filled in, but… »
May 8, VE Day
May 8, 1945, Victory in Europe. 21st Army Advanced Group Headquarters, May 4 Wageningen, Holland. Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery indicates to GenAdm Von Friedeburg where to sign the document of unconditional surrender of all German forces in the Netherlands, to… »
Wildlife assessment report: 27 more species “at risk”
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) has just released its latest assessment of the status of various species in Canada. In this latest report, 27 species are listed as being “at risk”. Martha “Marty” Leonard… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, Society
Passing of a legendary author, environmental advocate
Farley Mowat has died at age 92. An internationally acclaimed author and strong environmental advocate, his works have been translated into some 52 languages and sold over 17 million copies, more than any other Canadian writer. Noted scientist, broadcaster envirnomentalist… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Rare film find: Say it ain’t so, Joe…
A rare newsreel film has turned up in Canada of one of the most controversial episodes in baseball history. In the 1919 World Series, eight Chicago White Sox players- including star outfielder “shoeless” Joe Jackson- were accused of intentionally losing… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics
Boreal Songbird Initiative calls for 50% of boreal forest preservation
They’re pretty to look at, they please us with pretty melodies, but migratory songbirds also occupy a vastly important place in the ecosystem. The Boreal Songbird Initiative has just released a report calling for a minimum 50% of Canada’s boreal forest… »
World’s longest hockey game attempt
Game on! Some forty people are already a couple of days into another record-breaking hockey game. The group now playing on the ice in Chestermere, Alberta is trying to break their own previous record of 246 consecutive hours set in… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian universities tops at international Eco-Car challenge
Imagine a vehicle that can travel 1000 kilometres on the equivalent of one litre of fuel. That’s the achievement of an engineering team from the University of Alberta. They won first place in the urban-design, hydrogen cell category at the… »
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