Many railway fans have a bit of smile on their faces today. Old 219 has been saved. T&NO scene circa 1910, Engine #107 is presumably similar to the recovered engine #219 which was originally #119. Photo labelled “Porcupine Express” as… »
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.
Don’t pet the baby seals!
They may look cute, but they can bite, and a seal bite can lead to a very nasty infection. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is warning people along maritime shores in east coast Canada to stay away… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Arctic mining: unexpected social negatives for Inuit women
Proponents of development in the far north, often mining, claim it will bring needed employment and money to the region. While this is true, there are also unexpected social drawbacks for indigenous communities, especially for Inuit women. Professor Frank Tester,… »
The founding of the RCAF
It was April 1 ,1924 that the Royal Canadian Air Force came into being. During the First World War, some 13,000 Canadians were serving in Britain’s Royal Air Force. In September of 1918, the Canadian government authorized the formation of… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Japan told to halt Antarctic whaling, activists in Canada want stricter rules
The International Court of Justice in a 12-4 ruling on Monday ordered a temporary halt to Japanese whaling in the Antarctic. The court says the hunt is not “scientific” as Japan claims. A ship from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Harnessing the renewable power of the Fundy tides
As more is understood about global warming and man’s affect on the changing climate, more sources of renewable energy are sought to reduce our output of greenhouse gas. One of those potential sources is harnessing the power of the tides.… »
Anniversary of a disaster
It was 100 years ago on March 31, 1914, that one of Newfoundland’s most painful tragedies occurred. Every spring, Newfoundland sealers went out to harvest seal pelts, a vital contribution to their annual income. But sealing is an extremely dangerous… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, Society
ARTS-Documentary :Angry Kids & Stressed Out Parents
How often have you seen a young child throwing a temper tantrum, and/or angrily refusing to obey their parent or acting agressively with the parent or playmate? Perhaps you’ve been in that situation. Some of that is normal, but when… »
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The LINK Online (Sat Mar 29, 2014)
Welcome to this edition of the LiNK Online, with hosts Wojtek Gwiazda, Marc Montgomery, and Lynn Desjardins. This week, a bitter pill for retired public service employees, a connection between common chemicals we use and autism, and the importance of… »
For Sale: Luxury property, excellent location in major capital.
If you have quite a few million dollars and you’re looking for some prime real estate in capitals around the world, check out what Canada has for sale. In austerity moves since it came to power, the federal Conservative government… »
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