Massive wildfires raging in Canada’s West Coast province of British Columbia entered their third week on Friday as reinforcements were flown in Thursday to help in the fight. About 225 Canadian Forces personnel arrived to join 150 soldiers already there… »
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, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Some big lifestyle changes may be coming for Canadians AND our animals
For the first time since 2007, Health Canada is planning some progressive changes to Canada’s Food Guide–changes that–if followed–will go a long way to make a whole lot of Canadians feel a whole lot better–and healthier. Make that Canadian humans… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Showdown over marijuana brewing between Ottawa and provinces
Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders have wrapped up their Council of the Federation meeting in Edmonton where they discussed NAFTA renegotiations, a boycott of the meeting by some Indigenous groups and what has become a contentious issue: the federal government’s… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
NAFTA negotiators get a warning from Canadian business leader
The date is set for the first round of the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement among representatives of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. They begin Aug. 16 in Washington, and one of Canada’s most influential business leaders… »
Will Roger Federer grace Canadians with his presence this summer? Stay tuned
The travelling circus that is the summer professional tennis tour is gearing up with one-week whistle stops in Atlanta, Washington, Montreal, Toronto and Cincinnati, all leading up to the U.S. Open in New York at the end of August. The… »
Finance minister aiming to increase tax revenues by closing of some loopholes
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has unveiled a tax proposal that will affect wealthy Canadians. Morneau says Ottawa wants to close loopholes that help as many as 50,000 families to avoid paying higher tax rates. He is taking aim at a… »
Rogue ski instructor files appeals on multiple sex charges
A man who destroyed for many the joy of learning to ski–a rite of passage that lives in the hearts of many, many Canadians, especially young girls and women, is going back to court. In documents filed Tuesday, a lawyer… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Warrant is issued for Jordanian imam for alleged hate sermon at a Montreal mosque
As Quebec’s Muslim community grapples with the rejection of its request to build a Muslim cemetery in a small town southwest of Quebec City, Montreal police have confirmed they issued an arrest warrant last week for an imam who allegedly… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Powerful Indigenous leaders boycotting major Canadian meeting
As premiers and territorial leaders gather in Edmonton for this week’s Council of the Federation meeting, the leaders of three powerful Indigenous organizations say they will not be attending. The leaders say the Council’s format does not meet their standards… »
Blue Jays’ struggles are turning Canadian fans’ dreams to ashes
It’s never good when things go bad, certainly in baseball. Let’s begin with the game itself, deadened this season by a record-setting influx of home runs–exciting when a game is on the line in the late innings, pretty much a… »
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