Greyhound buses hold a special place in North American cultural history. They’ve been a subject of songs, a venue for romance, a mechanical magic carpet hauling young and old closer to their dreams. Greyhound’s slogan: “Take the bus and leave… »
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.
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Canada aiming to increase the rate of deportations
CBC News is reporting that Canada is stepping up efforts to deport failed refugee claimants and other foreign nationals illegally in the country. The report by Kathleen Harris says the Canada Border Services Agency is setting a goal to increase… »
Three Canadian schools make top 100 in global universities rankings
U.S. News and World Report has released its annual rankings of world universities and Canada has 34 schools on the list. Three made the top 100: The University of Toronto ranked 20th (the same ranking as last year), the University… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
A warning for some Asians in Canada: “Don’t Smoke Pot!”
Two weeks ago, Canada legalized cannabis. It appears that at least three Asian countries–China, Japan and South Korea–are not taking the decision lightly. In an online statement dated last Friday, China’s consulate reminded Chinese in its jurisdiction “to avoid contact… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
No praise from Canada for Brazil’s Bolsonaro following election win
Canada is withholding praise for Brazil’s new far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, who was elected Sunday, but Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she hopes the two countries will maintain strong bilateral ties. “Canada congratulates the tens of millions of Brazilians… »
New Blue Jays manager has his hands full but says he’s ready
Baseball, it sometimes appears, never sleeps. The World Series ended Sunday night in Los Angles. Less than a day later, the Toronto Blue Jays were introducing their new manager, Charlie Montoyo, to the media. Montoyo takes over field management of… »
Police will be welcomed back to Toronto’s Pride Parade
It now appears that members of Canada’s largest municipal police force will be allowed back into Toronto’s annual Pride Parade. “We will review the application and provided they meet our Rules of Parade Entry policy, they will be granted a… »
Liberals introduce bill to change prison solitary confinement rules
The Canadian government has taken the first step to eliminating solitary confinement in federal prisons. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale introduced legislation Tuesday that would–among other things–overhaul how inmates are separated from the general prison population. Under the proposed plan,… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Oxfam Canada says way more must be done to help female refugees
In a what it hopes is a call to action for Canada and other countries to do more to salve and rectify the horrifying consequences of gender inequality faced by female refugees around the world, Oxfam Canada has released a… »
York University opens a door to students from the other side of the (immigration) tracks
There’s nothing quite like putting your money where your mouth is when it comes to helping those in need. Toronto’s York University, for example. A lot of people at York, including its president, are going to bat for a lot of… »
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