North American sports literature has its share of stories about failed football heroes. Some pretty darn good writers–think Irwin Shaw and Frank Deford for starters–have tackled the subject. Problem is, when failure happens live in real time, it isn’t particularly… »
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.
Ottawa set to begin overhaul of Indigenous child welfare system
The federal government has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of Canada’s Indigenous child welfare system that will effectively turn over child care to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. News of the plan was revealed last fall by then-Indigenous Services Minister… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canada joins NASA in Lunar Gateway project
It’s been the subject of song, the source of dreams and–once upon a time–the destination of a concerted–and competitive–race to get a man to land on it. Then, for many reasons, the moon fell out of favour. Now, it appears… »
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Pot possession pardon bill heading to the House
Canadians will likely find out Friday how the government plans to speed up and lower the costs of pardons for pot possession crimes that took place before Canada legalized marijuana on Oct. 17. A bill would fulfil a promise Public… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Quebec ombudsman rips CAQ’s handling of immigration file and files
There’s been another twist in the ongoing drama affecting potential immigrants to Quebec, many of whom the new Coalition Avenir Quebec government of Francois Legault would just as soon see apply to live somewhere else. The province’s ombudsman, Marie Rinfret… »
Racism rears its ugly head at a semi-pro hockey game
Stick this one in the Man At His Worst file. An incident last Saturday night in a hockey arena about 45 kilometres northwest of Montreal. A bunch of bullies made a grown man–a tough 24-year-old hockey player–cry. He was in… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Is this the worst winter ever? Depends where you live
One of the things Canadians are really good at is talking weather. Yeah, we can talk politics and hockey. But weather? It’s our strong suit. Maybe that’s because it affects everyone, regardless of who their favourite politician might be or… »
Report says progress slow in eliminating military sexual misconduct
A new Canadian Forces report says a nearly-four year campaign to bring a meaningful halt to sexual misconduct in the ranks is showing mixed results. The report follows an explosive study by a former Supreme Court Justice, Marie Deschamps, in… »
International, Politics, Society
Judge will rule next month on Omar Khadr legal request
Former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr asked Alberta’s youth court on Tuesday to declare his eight-year sentence to have expired. The sentence, which is under appeal and will likely take years to resolve, was imposed by a military commission in… »
Walking about Montreal these days is not for the faint of heart
Montreal is a mess these days. Its sidewalks are covered with ice, its roads are filled with potholes, its construction sites send us on detours where progress is marked by orange marker cones. The weather has a lot to do… »
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