The border wall with Mexico and cutting funds to so-called sanctuary cities and states made the headlines on Wednesday as President Donald Trump continued to sign his slew of executive orders aimed at putting his brand on the U.S. government… »
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.
International, Politics, Society
Female politicians dealing with sexist abuse (and worse) on social media
Canadians like to think of themselves as calm, rational and polite people. Some, it appears, are anything but. The disgruntled are taking to social media to vent their frustrations–sometimes in obscene fashion–with Twitter and Facebook being the communication of choice… »
Trudeau and former Mexican congressman differ on meaning of Trump vows
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to play down possible trade disputes with the United States, a former Mexican congressman sees things differently. On Wednesday, Trudeau dismissed concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump’s projected America-first trade policies, saying U.S. officials… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Immigration & Refugees, Society
More and more asylum seekers braving bitter cold to seek new lives in Manitoba
The North American prairies are foreboding, certainly in winter, especially when you are travelling on foot across snow-covered fields driven by the hope of finding a new life. Hundreds of people have been crossing the U.S.-border illegally near this border… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Number of Mexican refugee claims rises in December
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto announced the lifting of stringent visa requirements for Mexican travellers coming to Canada at a bilateral meeting in Ottawa in June, it was unclear what the effects would be.… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Christopher Plummer garners another acting award
Internationally acclaimed actor Christopher Plummer is being honoured by his peers. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television announced Tuesday it will present the 87-year-old Plummer with a lifetime achievement award in March at the Canadian Screen Awards gala in… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
New recipe for Canadian winter roads: easy on the salt, try the sugar beet juice
Salt has long been a mainstay in the battle to clear and de-ice winter roads across Canada. Trouble is, too much salt damages the environment, so there’s been no shortage of attempts in recent years to find a better way.… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Conway, a top Trump advisor, cancels Alberta visit
The woman many credit with putting Donald Trump over the top in his successful bid for the U.S. presidency has cancelled a visit to Alberta, orginally set for Thursday. Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s third campaign manager, had planned to tour the… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Canadian Ryan Gosling wins Golden Globe
Canadian actor Ryan Gosling is being touted as a frontrunner to win an Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards after winning best actor in a comedy or musical for his performance in La La Land at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards.… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
A perfume artist delivers his five scents worth to help celebrate Montreal’s 375th birthday
Scents and smells, as we are all aware (at least, when we are aware) can be very, very intoxicating–not just for their own sake but for that magical ability they seem to possess to provide us a magic carpet ride… »
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