Canada has begun resettling hundreds of refugees living in slavery in Libya. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen says more than 150 people have already arrived and at least 450 more are expected over the next two years.… »
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.
Historic legislation to protect First Nations’ languages is tabled in Ottawa
Historic legislation aimed at protecting the languages First Nations peoples have spoken for millennia was introduced in Canada’s Parliament on Tuesday. Bill C-91 comes as the the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues its efforts of make amends for… »
Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Tough, new regulations on vaping in the works
The federal government will toughen legislation aimed at discouraging young people from what is an apparent growing propensity to puff and pull on e-cigarettes, a habit known to most of them as vaping. Among other things, proposed new regulations will… »
International, Politics, Society
Ottawa won’t heed U.S. call to return ISIS fighters
Canada will not answer a call by Washington that U.S. allies bring ISIS volunteers home to face prosecution. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the proposition is too risky. Instead, Goodale says, Ottawa will continue to work with its allies… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
The saga to save Wood Buffalo National Park continues
What the future holds the Wood Buffalo National Park, a national treasure that straddles the Alberta-Northwest Territories border, is still anyone’s guess. It is the largest national park in Canada and the second largest in the world (trailing only Northeast… »
Health, International, Politics, Society
Border agency launched numerous code of conduct investigations
CBC News has uncovered wide range of alleged misconduct by staff at the Canada Border Service Agency. The agency has the authority to detain and search Canadians and carry out deportations and is not subject to outside oversight of staff… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Bail hearing postponed for youth facing terror charges
A youth facing terrorism-related charges in Kingston, Ontario made a brief appearance in court on Monday only to see his bail hearing put off until nextTuesday. The 16-year-old, whose name cannot be released because of his age, faces charges of… »
‘Hey Joey. Want to go for a coffee bar?’
Well, it stands to reason it would happen. In the age when people spend a lot of time looking at their smart phones, moments that might contain a tad of reflection, a touch of quiet and/or an intimate smile with… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Holy Cow, it’s almost Super Sunday! How do I get a bet down in Canada?
It’s Super Bowl Sunday this Sunday. That means there’s going to be a football game in Atlanta, Georgia that a whole lot of people–including thousands of Canadians–are going to be betting on. Just how many Canadians will be betting and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Warning: Beware of seniors in parking lots with shovels! (really)
Ah, the joys and perils of winter. As great swaths of Canada grapple with temperatures better suited to the North Pole and news stories inform us that Winnipeg is hitting temperatures colder than Siberia, Canadians are bombarded with stories about… »
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