As the longest Canadian federal election since the 19th Century inches forward, a little levity might help. The Rhinoceros Party is poised to fill the void. Rhino leader Sebastien Corriveau meets the press in Ottawa. The Rhinos, who have been… »
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.
Duffy trial: another version of who knew what in the PMO
A former lawyer in Stephen Harper’s Prime Minister’s Office has contradicted the Conservative campaign’s version events that led to a $90,000 check being paid to disgraced senator Mike Duffy in 2013. Duffy, who Harper appointed to the Senate in 2008,… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Ashley Madison listings don’t prove infidelity–officials
Officials at a Canadian-based website that promotes adultery say personal information about its clients does not prove their infidelity. Ashley Madison, whose slogan is “Life is short. Have an Affair,” is marketed to people who are married or in a… »
The Duffy trial: Perrin enters, Wright exits
The Conservative Party’s horror show, known to some as the Mike Duffy trial, rolls on in Ottawa. For the past six days, Nigel Wright, Stephen Harper’s former chief of staff, Nigel Wright, has been the centre of attention at the… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Inbreeding for status: a helluva way to treat man’s best friend
Having a dog in Canada presents something of a serious challenge. This Bernese mountain dog was saved after he fell through some ice, but he faces an early death and plenty of pain because of inbreeding. © cbc. ca In the… »
Hank Williams, eat your heart out!
Avid Life Media, the parent company of the Toronto-based Ashley Madison online dating service, continues to investigate a data leak that may affect more than 37 million people around the world. Ashley Madison, whose slogan is “Life is short. Have… »
Economy, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Changing the face of space travel one floor at a time
The dream of space travel likely goes back to a couple of cavemen lying on the ground, shooting the breeze after a tough day, and gazing up at all those little objects we now call stars and planets flickering and… »
Liberal candidate steps down after offensive tweets
A Liberal Party candidate in Alberta has apologized unreservedly for posting offensive tweets several years ago and announced she will no longer be running in Canada’s Oct. 18 federal election. Ala Buzreba issued her apology after some tweets she posted… »
Wright stays on the stand at the Duffy trial
The spanner in the works that is Stephen Harper’s campaign to win re-election as Canada’s prime minister on Oct. 19–the trial of disgraced senator Mike Duffy–heard more testimony Tuesday from Harper’s former chief of staff. Nigel Wright, who served in… »
Long a Liberal bastion, Mount Royal could be up for grabs in October vote
It’s been Liberal since 1940. Former prime minister Pierre Trudeau held it for 19 years. But Montreal’s Mount Royal riding may be in play on Oct. 19 when Canadian voters go to the polls. Conservatives are hoping that Irwin Cotler’s… »
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