Think about not having the use of your arms–not being able to pick up that glass on the table, not being able to turn that door knob. Think about not being able to do all those other things that the… »
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.
Health, International, Society
Filing suit, Alberta woman says no Pokemon Go
An Alberta woman has launched a class-action lawsuit against the company behind the popular video game Pokemon Go. Barbra-Lyn Schaeffer, who lives in the hamlet of Torrington, 160 kilometres northeast of Calgary, says she and her husband have suffered an… »
Suspected ISIS sympathizer shot dead in Ontario
The RCMP shot and killed an alleged ISIS sympathizer in a small southern Ontario town on Wednesday after the force said it received “credible information” of a potential terrorist act earlier in the day. The dead man was identified as… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Controversial potash project moves to next phase
Saskatchewan is moving ahead on a potash mine proposal that has many residents in the Southey area concerned and worried about the environmental fallout. On Tuesday, the provincial government gave conditional environmental approval to the project that will allow the… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
B.C. Hydro says Site C construction will carry on
B. C. Hydro says construction on a controversial multi-billion-dollar hydroelectric project in the northeastern Peace River region will continue despite opposition from Amnesty International. In a report released Tuesday, Amnesty called on all work at the Site C project to… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
A brother’s courage stirs a life of giving
Think about it for a moment. Think about not having the use of your arms–not being able to pick up that glass on the table, not being able to turn that door knob. Think about not being able to do… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
In a breakthrough, study provides new data on life 250,000 years ago
A Canadian-led team of archaeologists has uncovered the oldest evidence of human hunting and scavenging activities–dating back 250,000 years–by extracting proteins from Stone Age tools. That’s a giant leap. Expedition leader April Nowell in Azraq, Jordan, in 2014. © CANADIAN PRESS/HO… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Amnesty International slams B.C. hydro project
Amnesty International says all work on a controversial hydroelectric dam project in northeastern British Columbia should shut down immediately and proceed only if all affected indigenous peoples give their consent. In a report entitled “The Point of No Return,” Amnesty… »
Saskatchewan man completes cross-canada trek
After enduring blizzards, winds and long stretches without food, a Saskatchewan man has arrived in Victoria, B.C. after a cross-country walk aimed at creating more awareness about abuse and violence. Conrad Burns, a 38-year-old Cree from Prince Albert, began his… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
After a very tough winter, things not much better in Alberta
You wonder when the the people of Alberta will throw up collective hands and delare “No Mas!” It’s been a tough year. Already grappling with the after-effects of last spring’s wildfire, residents of Fort McMurray, faced new problems on the… »
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