Brian Jean, once viewed as a rising star in Alberta politics, is resigning from the provincial legislature. Jean’s political future has been murky since he lost to Jason Kenney in October in the race to lead the United Conservative Party… »
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.
Roger Bannister, John Landy and Vancouver’s historic ‘Miracle Mile”
Roger Bannister died over the weekend at the age of 88. For many of a certain age, his name will forever be linked to greatness, remembered most of all for breaking the four minute mile in a planned assault on… »
Forswearing radical past, Canadian asks for ‘second chance’ in NYC court
A 20-year-old Canadian who admitted to plotting terrorist attacks in New York City in 2016 when he was 18 is appealing for a “second chance” ahead of his April 9 sentencing hearing. Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy of Mississauga, Ontario made the… »
Vandals rampage through downtown Hamilton, Ontario
Canada enjoys a well-earned reputation of being a generally peaceful country–except when it isn’t. Saturday night in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, it wasn’t. A group of an estimated 20 to 30 marauding vandals–dressed in black and wearing masks–took to the streets… »
Perseverance wins the day in prison farm restoration
A lot of people in Kingston, Ontario got some very good news on Tuesday. As part of its 2018 budget, the Liberal government announced it was going to re-open two prison farms in the area, committing $4.3 million over five… »
Voting begins to elect a new Tory leader in Ontario
Online voting is underway to elect the new leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party. It began Friday at 9 a.m. and will run until next Thursday evening. The winner of the race among Tanya Granic Allen, Christine Elliott, Doug Ford… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Toronto music figure steps down following sexual misconduct allegations
A leading member of Canada’s cultural community has been forced to step down from two prominent Toronto musical organizations following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Noel Edison is the long-time conductor and artistic director of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and… »
Big (BIG!) changes on the horizon for one the world’s oldest sporting competitions, the Davis Cup
Canada has never been much of a contender when it comes to the Davis Cup, the 118-year-old international men’s tennis competition that is played in countries around the world. Not that the country hasn’t had its moments. It’s just they’ve… »
Health, International, Politics, Society
Ottawa proposing paid leave for victims of domestic violence
The Canadian government is proposing a plan to provide five days of paid leave for victims of domestic violence in federally-regulated workplaces. The proposal, contained in Tuesday’s federal budget, would build on a plan announced last year but not yet… »
Drama sparked by a hijab heading to a conclusion in Montreal
A drama–and controversy–that began nearly three years ago in a Montreal courtroom appears headed to a conclusion. The Quebec Judicial Council says it will move forward with an investigation into a judge’s decision not to hear a case because a… »
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