Several everyday popular foods and snacks in Britain have come under government scrutiny in Canada. Though they are iconic in the United Kingdom, and have long been sold in Canada, foods like Marmite- which has been around in Britain for… »
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.
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Is your drinking water safe? New rapid test may soon be available.
Without water, we simply can’t exist, and safe drinking water is becoming an increasing concern. A Canadian scientist and team have developed a quick and simple method of detecting a wide variety of bacteria and chemicals in water. These are… »
Senior citizen loses court battle against census
Janet Chrunin, aged 79 of Toronto, was found guilty this week of violating the Census Act, but given a conditional discharge. She was concerned about use of software from a US arms suppler by Statistics Canada © CBC A 79-year-old resident… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
Legal challenge to GM salmon
Environmental groups have launched a lawsuit against the Canadian government approval for the commercial production of genetically modified salmon eggs. The American company, Aqua Bounty Technologies, has an experimental production facility in Canada’s maritime province of Prince Edward Island. They… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Yukon announces its plans for development of Peel watershed
In a highly contentious decision the government of the Yukon Territory has released its plan for development in the Peel River Watershed. The Peel watershed comprises almost as much area as Scotland. The Yukon government has announced only 29% of… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Sharks and rays: extinction of some species is possible
A new, global study on the situation faced by the ocean’s sharks and rays, says they may face extinction in the next few decades. Nick Dulvy, is a Simon Fraser University (SFU) Canada Research Chair in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation… »
Public bicycle sharing concept failing
It was originally a bold plan to operate a bicycle sharing service. It was promoted as being cool, it was a “green” way to get around Montreal or any city. It’s called Bixi-for bicycle taxi. For an small annual fee, people… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Attempting to control “big surveillance”
Every day seems to bring more and more digital devices and systems which become part of our daily lives. While supposedly making our lives easier, and/or safer, supported by arguments for the need of “security”, they also make personal private… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Maple syrup yield is down, scientist seeks answers
Recent studies have shown maple syrup to be an excellent and very healthy substitute to sugar. With its unique flavour, it also tastes delicious and adds that unique flavour to recipes. And, it’s almost uniquely Canadian. While the north-eastern US… »
Mobile phones, privacy, and police searches
Another criminal case in Canada is hinging on evidence police gathered from a private cell phone. A lawyer in the west coast province of British Columbia is arguing in the provincial Appeals Court, that police should obtain a warrant before… »
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