Denis Shapovalov, the hot-shot kid with the flowing locks and the gorgeous strokes, has been named by Canadian Press as Canada’s male athlete of the year, winner of the Lionel Conacher Award. Shapovalov collected 31 per cent of the votes… »
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.
Economy, International, Society
Experts say tough sledding ahead for Canadian retailers
As retailers across Canada cross their fingers that heightened sales today, Boxing Day, will give them a leg up into 2018, many will also be looking back at a year they would just as soon forget. “I think the point… »
Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Canadians come to financial aid of Quebec mosque attack victim
When a lone gunman walked into the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City last January 29th and opened fire, killing six worshippers and wounding 19 others, Aymen Derbali was both a victim and hero. Now, he is relying on the… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
High winds wreck Christmas for thousands in Nova Scotia
Hydro crews are working full out today after high winds on Christmas Day knocked out electricity to almost 90,000 people in the Maritime province of Nova Scotia. Winds gusted up to 110 km/hr and Hydro officials called the damage “significant.”… »
A Boxing Day treat for RCI listeners: Dylan Thomas
Christmas is a time of traditions. Some last, some fall away. Dylan Thomas © cbc.ca A tradition that has endured is the prose work by the wonderful Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” Thomas first read it on… »
Living the Christmas Spirit with random acts of kindness
It might pass for one of those Christmas movies back in the 1930s and 40s, the ones that made us feel pretty good about it all. But this one is true. Real Life. It begins with an act of generosity… »
PM urges Canadians to ‘make a difference’ in 2018
In his annual Christmas address, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking Canadians to build on the country’s 150th birthday celebrations by continuing to “commit to making a difference” beyond Christmas and into the New Year. “In 2017, people across Canada… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Canada and Venezuela continue diplomatic skirmish.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday Venezuela’s ambassador is no longer welcome in Canada, and declared the country’s charge d’affaires persona non grata. In making the announcement, Freeland said President Nicolas Maduro has consistently undermined all efforts to restore… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Dutoit denies sexual allegations as Montreal Symphony opens probe
As famed maestro Charles Dutoit denies allegations about sexual misconduct made public last week, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra is launching an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint against the 81-year-old Dutoit, who served as OSM artistic director from 1977 to… »
A look at the man for whom Christmas is named
Editor’s note: For the past two years we have shared Frank Marino’s thoughts about Jesus Christ and the meaning of Christmas and the man for whom it is named. The response has been has been striking. For those who might… »
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