A man who spent over 30 years researching old growth forests in British Columbia has issued a dire warning about their sustainability. Andy MacKinnon says the world’s largest trees could face the same fate as elephants, whales and bison, animals… »
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, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Olympic champ Le May Doan drawing some ire
She’s 45 now, the mother of two. But images from her youth will remain forever embedded in Canada’s collective consciousness. Le May Doan after winning the gold medal in the women’s 500m Olympic speed skating competition at the 2002 Salt… »
International, Politics, Society
Diplomat’s Ottawa outburst makes headlines
China is trying to soften the verbal blows hurled at a Canadian journalist by its foreign minister in Ottawa on Wednesday. On Thursday, Beijing’s foreign ministry issued an invitation to journalists to visit China and see it for themselves. Wang… »
Economy, International, Society
Canada to ratify ILO’s child labour convention
Call it work in progress. When Canada signs an international agreement next week aimed at combating child labour practices around the world, it will join 168 other countries who have set a minimum age of 15 for child labourers. But… »
Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Failure to hire more veterans causing anger
It was hailed as a giant step forward in aid of Canada’s disabled veterans. Many Canadian veterans are still waiting for jobs they were promised. © Reuters The Veterans Hiring Act was passed by the Conservative government July 1, 2015. Canada… »
Health, International, Society
A well-earned honour for disabled rights advocate
A Nova Scotia man, who has led a tireless fight on behalf of disabled Canadians, will be honoured by the Governor General in July. When Paul Young, who is 72, receives the Meritorious Service Cross on July 13 in Halifax,… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Politics
New study not good news for oilsands supporters
An new report delivers a damning assessment of the ill-effects of pollution from Alberta oilsands projects. The study, published in the prestigious journal Nature, says the oilsands are one of the largest sources of organic aerosol air pollution in North… »
Toronto Blue Jays showing how not to build on a terrific 2015 season
After turning on the whole country last summer and fall with a marvellous run to the playoffs, Canada’s only Major League Baseball entry appears headed in another direction right now. The Toronto Blue Jays are in just a tad of… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Society
Reinforcements join the Fort McMurray wildfire fight
The vicious wildfire that forced over 80,000 people to flee the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta three weeks ago continues to burn out of control though it is moving away from populated areas. Officials say cooler weather will permit 1,000… »
Cairo native is second Canadian in EgyptAir crash
Authorities have released the name of the second Canadian killed in last week’s EgyptAir plane crash in the Mediterranean. Madhat Tanious, a Cario native, had flown to France to take part in a surprise family reunion and was flying to… »
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