Will he break through? Can he do it? Is Denis Shapovalov as good as he appears to be? The answers will come soon enough. Likely, in the not-to-distant future. But let’s remember, the blond kid with the flowing hair and… »
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.
Newfoundland and Labrador plans to table historic gender legislation
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador will introduce legislation this fall to allow gender-neutral birth certificates. The announcement follows a court challenge from activist Gemma Hickey, who maintained the province’s Vital Statistics Act was a violation of Canada’s Charter of… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Wiarton Willie, a Canadian legend, is dead at 13
Canada has lost an icon. Town of South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Janice Jackson declares an early spring after listening to Wiarton Willie’s prognostication on Monday morning, Feb. 2, 2015. © CP Photo/Frank Gunn Wiarton Willie, the albino groundhog who made his… »
Economy, International, Society
Privacy commissioner ‘very concerned’ about U.S. border searches
Once upon a time (not all that long ago), crossing the border into the United States from Canada was as about as taxing as a light breeze on a summer day. All you had to do was wave at the… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Trudeau focuses on treatment of Indigenous peoples in UN address
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the United Nations Thursday as part of the organization’s annual gathering of world leaders. As expected, he focused on the treatment of Canada’s Indigenous peoples and his government’s plans to address their grievances and struggles,… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Showdown over Calgary’s NHL arena is ruffling lots of feathers in the prairie city
It might work if it were a cable television show. Maybe. Despite winning just one Stanley Cup (in 1989), the Flames are adored by their loyal fans. © cbc.ca But a controversy riling a lot of people in the prairie city… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International
Canada pledges help for Mexico following devastating earthquake
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is preparing to help in Mexico following Tuesday’s devastating, magnitude 7.1 earthquake near Mexico City. The US Geological Survey has predicted up to 1,000 people could die in the disaster. As rescue workers continue… »
Economy, Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Refugee claimants continue to pour into Canada with no end in sight
Much of the world saw the photos last summer of Haitian people seeking asylum in Canada being “housed” at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. The last left last weekend, but Canadian officials are bracing–and preparing–for more claimants between now and the end… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Racist incidents reported in two Quebec communities
Almost six months after the horrific attack on a mosque in Quebec City in which six Muslim worshippers were killed and a day after Quebec’s provincial government announced that it would hold public consultations in September to examine discrimination and… »
Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
The sterling legacy of legendary grand master and teacher Chong Soo Lee will live on in his students
Canada has lost one of its greatest teachers. Chong Soo Lee © Facebook/Darrell Henegan The Korean-born Grand Master credited with bringing Taekwondo to Canada, Chong Soo Lee, died of cancer on July 5 in Montreal at the age 79, leaving behind… »
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