Derek Hatfield, a sailing legend who cast fear to the wind to become the first Canadian to complete two solo around-the-world voyages, has died suddenly at 63. In 2002-2003, Hatfield, a former RCMP officer, became the 126th person to complete… »
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.
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
A comfort dog makes his (gentle and awesome) presence felt in Quebec
Ever notice how 99.9 per cent of human beings feel a thousand times better when there’s a gentle dog around? Mélanie Bédard and Kanak have joined to create a formidable team. © Service de Police de Sherbrooke Think about it. Mélanie… »
Trudeau makes history at Vancouver Pride Parade.
The 38th annual Vancouver Pride Parade, headlined by Canada’s prime minister and his family, came off without a hitch on Sunday, making its way through the streets of the city with nary a hitch. As 500,000 people thronged the sidewalks,… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
In recovery, residents of Fort McMurray face new crisis
For many residents of the northern Alberta oil city of Fort McMurray, their travail this year must seem Biblical. In May, the city’s 90,000 residents were forced to flee when a devastating wild fire struck, destroying over 2,400 homes. Now,… »
Economy, International, Society
Now here’s something every man could use
Who knew that the takeaway from what was billed as “The Fight of the Century” would be Joe Frazier’s jock strap? Frazier won a 15-round unanimous decision at New York’s Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971 Make a high… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Hundreds of parrots and cockatoos ready for adoption in British Columbia
Hundreds of parrots are up for adoption in British Columbia following their removal from a sanctuary where they had lived for years and a rescue operation believed to to be largest of of its kind ever in Canada. The birds are… »
Diplomats in Turkey press to meet Canadian detainees
Canadian consular officials in Turkey are continuing to try to meet with two Canadian-Turkish dual citizens arrested in the wake of the July 15 failed coup. Davud Hanci and Ilhan Erdem are accused of being key supporters of U.S.-based cleric… »
Drug overdose spike prompts warning in B.C.
There’s been a spike in drug overdoes in the Vancouver suburb of Surrey, prompting health officials to warn that all illicit drugs may be contaminated with lethal substances. The upsurge began two weekends ago when 43 persons overdosed between Friday… »
Dennis Martinez reflects on the 25th anniversary of his perfect game
It was one of those days–the kind where people remember exactly where they were when they heard the news. After the final out, Martinez was embraced on the moundby Tim Wallach, centre, and Larry Walker, left. Martinez says the embrace… »
Economy, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Study ranks Canadian quality of life disparities
A new study by an Ottawa-based think tank indicates that there is significant disparity in quality of life among Canadian provinces and territories. Seeking to replicate the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI), the Centre for the Study of Living… »
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