The federal government has lost its appeal to overturn a court ruling that allows a Muslim woman to cover her face at citizenship ceremonies. The government wanted the Federal Court of Appeal to reverse a decision by a Federal Court… »
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.
Immigration & Refugees, Society
‘White students’ union are removed in Toronto
Posters that appear to advertise a union for white students have been taken down at three universities in Toronto. The flyers show two white men in front of a picture of the CN Tower with the words “White Students Union!”… »
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Doctor’s second murder trial begins in Quebec
Jury selection began Monday in the second trial of a Quebec cardiologist charged with the murder of his two children. Guy Turcotte’s first trial in 2011 ended with a jury finding him not criminally responsible for the deaths of Olivier,… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
First Nation steps up fight with Ontario over clear-cutting plan
A First Nation in northwestern Ontario took another step Monday in a fight to stop a provincial government plan to clear-cut about 50,000 hectares (about 125,000 acres) of forest located near the community’s traditional territory. The Grassy Narrows First Nation… »
Economy, International, Society
The Toronto Blue Jays, a joy to behold, appear to be bound for the playoffs
It’s been a long time–21 years to be exact–since baseball fans have had contending major league baseball team to root for. That all changed in late July. Blue Jays’ third baseman Josh Donaldson watches his first-inning, two-run home at Yankee… »
Men cagers face long road to Rio Olympics
After winning seven straight games to work their way into the final mix for a berth at next year’s Rio Olympics, the Canadian men’s basketball team on Friday came up one point short of joining their female counterparts at next… »
Economy likely will dominate campaign this week
The longest federal election since the 19th Century has entered it’s second half as public opinion polls continue to suggest that the race toward Oct. 19, voting day, remains very, very close–with all three major parties hovering around 30 per… »
U.S. Open: Nestor is likely lone Canadian contender
The final grand slam even of the tennis season, the U.S. Open, begins Monday in New York. Given recent form, the only Canadian with anything resembling a title shot is Daniel Nestor. Eugenie Bouchard on Thursday said she was working… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Fish story: did ya hear the one about the kid and that tuna?
Fishing stories are infamous, especially the big ones that–somehow–got away. This one–a 220-kilogram bluefin tuna–didn’t. Ten-year-old Koen Norton was on his family’s charter boat Sunday off Naufrage Harbour, in northeastern Prince Edward Island, when the big one bit. Koen, who… »
Fahmy set for another day in a Cairo court
Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy, already put through the legal ringer by Egyptian authorities, could see a resolution of his case in Egypt on Saturday. Fahmy is set to appear in a Cairo courtroom for a verdict in his trial on… »
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