Black RCMP officers–both current and former–are coming forward with stories of racist treatment in Canada’s national police force, charges the force is calling “deeply troubling.” The complaints–expressed to Radio-Canada–come two months after Public Security Minister Ralph Goodale announced he was… »
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, Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Report finds 40% of Parks Canada assets are struggling
What kind of shape are Parks Canada’s buildings, forts, bridges, national parks and other real estate assets in? Not all that good, according to a new report commissioned by the federal agency and obtained by CBC News under the Access to… »
Saudi Arabia appears set to ramp up pressure on jailed women dissidents
Amnesty International says it’s time for Ottawa to release the mute button on criticism of Saudi Arabia’s treatment of jailed women dissidents, at least two of whom have close ties to Canada. One of those women, Loujain al-Hathloul, is scheduled… »
First Nations elder was ‘near tears’ after Halifax airport confrontation
A First Nations Nakawe elder says she was “near tears” as a result of a confrontation with security at Halifax’s main airport in February. Geri Musqua-Leblanc is the co-ordinator of the Elders in Resident Program at Dalhousie University in Halifax,… »
As congregations shrink, churches seek new ways to survive
Like in so many other Western countries, Canadians are attempting to cope with shrinking congregations as secularization across the country grows and survival tactics abound. Some tactics are traditional; turning churches into condos or tearing them down and building apartments.… »
International, Politics, Society
Mac the Moose will be reclaiming his title
It’s probably fitting that the dispute ended with the two opponents taking a shared selfie. The mayor of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and deputy mayor of Stor-Elvdal, Norway found a way to make peace. At a “Moose Summit” last weekend on… »
Blackfoot ceremonial headdress returns to its rightful owners
If it is true, as someone once said, that all things must pass, (and we’re not talking the George Harrison album here), it may be also true that they may not be gone forever. Members the Blackfoot Confederacy, long-time residents… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Patrick Lane, noted Canadian poet, dies at 79
Patrick Lane, a slayer of personal demons who went on to serve as a much-loved Canadian poet, has died at the age of 79. A man with little formal education, Lane was awarded the order of Canada in 2014, honouring… »
Lawyers continue to battle to seek a better life for imprisoned First Nations man
Joey Toutsaint is 32 now. He’s from the Black Lake Denssuline First Nation in Northern Saskatchewan, but he’s a million miles from his youth right now. Toutsaint is currently in an observation cell at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert,… »
Health, International, Society
Three-kilometre ‘Secret Marathons’ staged across Canada
Canadians in 16 cities showed their solidarity with women in Afghanistan on Wednesday, taking part in three-kilometre “Secret Marathon” races to honour their Afghan sisters who were spat upon and insulted when they tried to do something similar in 2015.… »
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