The federal government is taking another crack at solving the pay problems affecting over 80,000 government employees. Government managers, workers and union officials are meeting Thursday in Ottawa to discuss what can be done to fix the new–and dysfunctional–Phoenix payroll… »
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, International, Society
Problems and questions abound as Rio Games approach
Canada this week put forward the 313 athletes who will be flying down to Rio this year’s Summer Olympic Games, which begin next Friday. An Associated Press investigation found athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics will be swimming and boating… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
More environment groups pan Energy East pipeline
Environmental groups are raising new warnings about the impact of the proposed Energy East pipeline project that backers hope will be up and running by 2020, carrying oil from Alberta to New Brunswick. In a report, the U.S. Natural Resources… »
Green Party issues apology for tactics in B.C. riding
Sanctioned by Canada’s election watchdog, the Green Party has issued a public apology for tactics it used in a British Columbia riding in the run-up to last fall’s federal vote. The apology was contained in a statement issued by the… »
International, Politics, Society
Vancouver Pride Parade stirring something of a tempest
The Vancouver Pride Parade–set to run Sunday–is bathed in controversy. Black Lives Matter Toronto, which was invited by Pride Toronto to help lead this year’s parade, brought the procession to a standstill until a list of demands were met. The… »
International, Politics, Society
Ambassador summoned to explain Calgary man’s arrest
Canada has summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Ottawa to explain why Calgary resident Davud Hanci was among thousands arrested in the wake of the failed July 15 coup to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Hanci is a dual… »
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Ill-effects of oil spill felt in northern Saskatchewan
Work crews continue to work frantically to build a 30-kilometre emergency water line that will bring fresh water to Saskatchewan’s third largest city following an oil leak last Thursday that sent between 200,000 and 250,000 litres of crude oil into… »
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Festival celebrating Haitian culture set for Montreal
Members of Quebec’s Haitian community will be in the streets and parks of Montreal this week, celebrating themselves and their culture. The Haitian community is primed for Saturday’s RARA parade. © Courtesy: Montreal en folie Haiti en folie is the largest multi-disciplinary… »
Calgary man reportedly being detained in Turkey
There are reports that a Calgary man is being held in Turkey, allegedly because he was a leader in the July 15 coup attempt. Friends and relatives say Davud Hanci, a dual Canadian-Turkish citizen who works as an iman for… »
Genie Bouchard is heading to Rio
There are many who believe that Eugenie Bouchard’s long, painful slide down the world’s tennis rankings began a year ago February when she decided to skip a Federation Cup tie in Quebec City against the Czech Republic. At the time… »
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