In the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks and New Zealand’s rapid legislative response, Canadian gun control advocates are increasing their efforts to get Ottawa to follow suit. “The government of New Zealand has swiftly and responsibly responded to the… »
Terry Haig
Terry Haig has been a journalist for over 40 years and a radio host for over 20. He was been with RCI since 1972, playing the role of writer, producer, newsreader and and on-air personality. Mr. Haig is also an actor, having performed in over 60 films as well as on the stage in Canada, the UK and the United States. He is perhaps best known for his work with the Montreal Expos baseball team when he was a beat writer, a columnist and the analyst for Expos games.
Economy, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Fears of lack of affordable food affecting many First Nations people
Studies and statistics have consistently shown that suicide rates among Canada’s Indigenous peoples are two to three times higher than among non-Indigenous Canadians. The reasons are complex, of course, but a new study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Montreal Baseball Faithful set to deliver their passionate message…again
They’ve been coming out since the spring of 2014, the Montreal Baseball Faithful. They’ll be there again Monday and Tuesday nights at Olympic Stadium to watch a pair of exhibition games between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Milwaukee Brewers.… »
Economy, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Another federal payroll system needs an overhaul
Earlier this month, CBC News reported that a little-known research group inside the Privy Council Office was carrying out research into whether or not public servants should be offered electronic fitness-tracking devices to help reduce their health insurance premiums. Health… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Space officials confident of a major satellite launch in May
Canada’s $1-billion space satellite system–an idea hatched in 2004 and green-lit in 2008–appears finally ready to blast off in May. Or maybe not. In February–for the sixth time–the launch was scrubbed because of technical problems with the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster… »
Health, International, Politics, Society
Effects of Christchurch attack being felt across Canada
The ripples from Christchurch continue to lap on Canada’s shores. As a Chinese-Canadian political candidate in Alberta was brought to tears after one of her campaign signs was defaced with racist graffiti and an advocacy group in Vancouver was announcing… »
Report may offer a ray of hope in B.C. opioid crisis
There may be glimmer of hope in the opioid crisis that has been ravaging British Columbia, prompting the province to declare a medical state of emergency in the spring of 2016. New data released by the B.C. Coroners Service this… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
On World Water Day, the caring continue their fight to save what we can’t live without
It’s World Water Day–an annual event when the United Nations and anybody and everybody else who cares to try to make things just a little better brings attention to what’s going on with the world’s water supply. And, in case… »
Hamilton officer facing five arrest charges appears at hearing
A Hamilton police officer facing multiple charges for arresting two photojournalists in 2017 has made his first appearance at a Police Act hearing in the Ontario city. Const. Jeff Todoruck is alleged to have committed five acts of misconduct, including… »
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First-ever Indigenous NHL broadcast set for Sunday
Plenty of First Nations people have played in the National Hockey League and more are coming but to the best of anyone’s knowledge no NHL game has ever been broadcast in an Indigenous language. That will change Sunday night when the… »
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