The back and fourth of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations continued Tuesday on both sides of the border. As Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland arrived back in Washington, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned of what he termed “massive… »
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.
Canadian Steve Nash is enshrined in Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
It’s now official: Canada has doubled its representation in the the most prestigious basketball hall of fame in the world–the one in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the game was invented in December 1891. The inventor’s name, by the way, was James.… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
No details released as Canada and Australia settle mint dispute
Whew! Thank God, that spat is settled. Canada and Australia have settled a heated dispute over the printing of red poppies on commemorative coins meant to honour veterans and those that perished. Also settled were other disputes including the use… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
A primer on NAFTA culture negotiations and how they might affect Canadians
As Canadian and U.S. negotiators continue their meetings in Washington on Friday attempting to upgrade the North American Free Trade Agreement, they appear focused primarily on three key issues: dairy, culture and the Chapter 19 dispute resolution mechanism. The two… »
Health, International, Society
NHL says no new rules coming when Canada legalizes cannabis
The National Hockey League does not plan to change its rule on marijuana use when Canada legalizes the drug on Oct. 17. In an interview with The Associated Press news agency on Thursday, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said Canada’s… »
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Trudeau sets the date for Canada’s MS St. Louis apology
The Liberal government will issue an apology On Nov. 7 for Canada’s 1939 decision to turn away the MS St. Louis, a ship carrying 907 Jewish passengers fleeing Nazi persecution in Europe. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on… »
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PMO spokesman says Canada must remain “engaged” with Aung San Suu Kyi
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office says Ottawa must remain “engaged” with the civilian leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, who holds honorary Canadian citizenship. UN investigators last week released a report criticizing Suu Kyi for failing to use her… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
As school returns, a long-time fight for better food for students rekindles
It’s a no brainer really. Children need to eat nutritious food for a myriad of reasons. But in a country that prides itself on its compassion and generosity–or says it does–thousands of children are going to school every day lacking the… »
Report says Canada a prime destination for dirty money
A new report says Canada has become a prime destination for money launderers. The C.D. Howe Institute report estimates that between $5 billion and $100 billion in dirty money is being laundered yearly despite repeated government promises to tighten financial… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Virtual reality program will help children navigate very real streets
It’s Labour Day week and Canadian students are back in school for what–let’s face it–is the real start of the new year for parents and their progeny. With school, of course, come the worries–for parents and their progeny alike. But… »
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