Let’s face it. Road rage drives us all crazy. Somebody cuts us off, tail gates us, leans on the horn, whatever. We can go absolutely nuts. It doesn’t take a lot to set off a case of road rage. © cbc.ca… »
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.
Leaders hit the hustings in Toronto and Montreal
Day Three of Canada’s longest election campaign since 1872 saw the three main political party leaders focusing on big city voters. Prime Minister Prime Minister Stephen and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau campaigned in Toronto. NDP leader Thomas Muclair, who took… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Severe storms and a tornado hit southern Ontario
Things are returning to normal in southwest and southern Ontario after severe storms, including a tornado, struck the region on Sunday evening. The tornado struck the community of Teviotdale, northwest of Kitchener, wrecking two homes and damaging barns and cars,… »
Like Canadian politicians, Blue Jays are looking to win in October
It’s been a long while–1993 actually–since the Toronto Blue Jays have beaten anyone to the punch in a series that really counts. Since back-to-back World Series victories in 1992 and 1993, the Jays have muddled along, mostly mediocre, sometimes a… »
Health, International, Society
Topless rally draws good crowd in Waterloo
The “Bare With US” rally organized by three sisters who were stopped by a police officer 10 days ago for cycling topless drew at least 300 people in Waterloo, Ontario on Saturday. Local police called the demonstration “respectful, peaceful and… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics
Another postponement in Fahmy verdict in Cairo
Egyptian authorities continue to put Mohamed Fahmy, the Canadian journalist facing widely-denounced terror-related charges in Cairo, through the legal ringer. A Cairo court was expected to deliver a verdict on Mr. Fahmy’s case last Thursday. Instead, proceedings were adjourned until… »
‘Bare With Us’ demo set for Saturday in Waterloo
There’s a demo in Waterloo, Ontario on Saturday. Maybe a big one. Maybe not. The organizers have no idea how many will show up. They’re hoping for 400 supporters. Alysha Brilla poses on the red carpet during the 2015 Juno… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Bluenose ll in port for repairs
One of Canada’s most enduring and endearing symbols, the Bluenose ll, is in dry dock again undergoing repairs after bearing in its steering pump broke. The problem was detected while the vessel was sailing this week, forcing her to return… »
International, Politics, Society
Election call expected this weekend
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to visit Canada’s governor general this weekend to ask him to dissolve parliament–launching the longest federal election in the country’s history. Mr. Harper will be seeking to maintain his Conservative Party’s majority in the… »
Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Perseverance and humility mark a hard-earned legal and human victory
Earlier this week, we told you the story about Vicky Venancio, the Filipino temporary worker in Canada left paralysed by a traffic accident and her battle to stay in the country. Turns out (as it usually does), our bare bones… »
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