RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki says the federal police force should–and will–do more to help people in Canada who face threats, intimidation and coercion by foreign governments, including China’s. “If people are getting intimidated, as soon as they’re brought to our… »
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.
Liberals seeking extension of assisted dying bill deadline
The federal government was due back in court today to seek a fourth extension of its bill that would expand access to medical assistance in dying. The Bill, C-7, is currently stalled in the House of Commons and a court-imposed… »
Canada’s chief of defence staff steps down in face of misconduct allegations
The new chief of Canada’s defence staff, Admiral Art McDonald, has stepped down voluntarily as he faces an investigation into unspecified misconduct allegations. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan made the announcement in a statement released late Wednesday night. “As I have… »
Harry Jerome will be honoured–again–in Vancouver
Once upon a time–back in the early years of the turbulent 1960s–Harry Jerome was one of the most famous Canadians on the planet. Jerome was “The World’s Fastest Human,” an unofficial title bestowed by pundits and sportswriters that went to… »
Vaccines arrive in Ghana–the start of deliveries bound for 92 countries
Ghana today became the first country in the world to receive doses of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX — the international coalition led by the World Health Organization and G-7 countries, including Canada. Some 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, delivered… »
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Bank of Canada governor strongly hints that benchmark rate will stay for now
Despite simmering concerns that Canada’s housing market may be on the verge of overheating, it appears that the Bank of Canada’s benchmark interest rate, which has held steady at 0.25% for 11 months, is going to stay right where it… »
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Trudeau and Biden agree to move forward together on COVID and climate change
“The United States has no closer friend than Canada. That’s why you were my first call as president, my first bilateral meeting.” U.S. President Joe Biden/Feb. 23, 2021. And so began yesterday’s virtual meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Iain Rankin and his cabinet take power in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has a new government. Iain Rankin, who won the provincial Liberal Party leadership in a virtual convention earlier this month, was sworn in today as the province’s premier. Rankin, who is 37, ran his leadership race on generational… »
Military help due today at Manitoba First Nation to fight COVID-19 outbreak
Help is on the way for a beleaguered First Nation community in northern Manitoba. Weather permitting, some 25 members of the Canadian military will be arriving today at Pimicikamak, located about 530 kilometres north of Winnipeg, to help fight a… »
Garneau joins G7 foreign ministers to condemn Myanmar security forces’ violence
Group of Seven foreign ministers, including Canada’s Marc Garneau, have issued a statement condemning violence by security forces in Myanmar. The statement comes as Western countries are increasing pressure to prevent the junta, that took power on Feb. 1, from… »
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