It was cloudy and damp with a bit of light snow in Toronto on Friday so let’s praise the lord for indoor baseball stadiums–at least in April (and October if your team gets to the playoffs). Stadiums across the MLB… »
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.
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadian animal welfare activists win another round for hens trapped in cages
Canadian animal welfare activists scored another victory on Tuesday when the Retail Council of Canada announced that it will move to sourcing cage-free eggs by 2025. Hard work by animal activists is helping more hens leave their old life behind.… »
Economy, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Not surprisingly, new budget has its detractors
Politicians of all stripes have kicked things into high gear in the wake of the governing Liberal Party’s maiden federal budget announced on Tuesday. The budget outlined plans to spend billions on infrastructure projects, a new child-care benefit, tax cuts… »
Seven Canadians honoured for bravery
While the world reels following the horrific events in Brussels on Tuesday, there was news of a different kind in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission announced that seven Canadians are among 24 North Americans awarded the… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Canadian Jews and Muslims unite to help Syrian refugees
Pick your poison. Pick up a newspaper, click on your computer and presto! Be bombarded with the worst of human kind, way too many people spewing venom in the name of religion. Not always, of course. There are exceptions. For… »
Former navy officer back in court Tuesday
A former navy officer who says he was subjected to harassment because he is openly gay will get another day in court on Tuesday. Retired Sub-Lieutenant Paul Ritchie was to appear before the Federal Court of Appeal in Halifax. He… »
Two soldiers injured in Toronto attack
Canada’s public safety minister is tamping down fears that a stabbing incident at a military recruitment centre in Toronto on Monday could have a link to terrorism. A 27-year-old man was arrested following the attack that left two members of… »
Environment & Animal Life, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Pandas’ public appearance packs ’em in
Born just last October. Already superstars! Ladies and Gentlemen, It’s Time to Meet the Pandas! The Toronto Zoo rolled out its latest panda celebrities for the first time on Monday The twin cubs–a boy and a girl–were greeted in kind.… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Politics, Society
Animal rights bill makes its way into the House of Commons
As noted before on this site, Canadian animal rights activists are a determined lot, driven by a desire to speak for beings lacking the power to advocate for themselves. Supporters hope Bill C-246 would lead to the end of puppy… »
Economy, International, Society
Major gender wage gap continues in Canada
The Globe and Mail reported Monday that the wage gap between men and women in Canada remains “significant” and “persistent.” Citing updated figures from Statistics Canada, The Globe said a woman working full time in Canada makes 73.5 cents for… »
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