Flora MacDonald, the first woman to hold the Canadian Foreign Affairs portfolio, has died at 89. Ms. MacDonald was a long-time stalwart in the Canadian Parliament and served as a senior cabinet member in two Conservative governments. She was in… »
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.
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
A Canadian artist worth celebrating
Donald Sutherland, inarguably Canada’s finest actor, turned 80 on Friday. It’s cause for celebration. Sutherland’s body of work is extraordinary, the man himself (full disclosure: he is a dear friend) is brilliant and compassionate with the ability to discuss any… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Beware fun seekers, that lucky old sun has a dark side that can hurt you
Summer–that short respite that exists between end of the Stanley Cup playoffs and the beginning of the new National Hockey League season–has fallen again, mercifully, on Canadians’ laps. It’s that most wonderful time of the year, but you best use… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
World’s HIV/AIDS experts gather in British Columbia
Some 6,000 experts from around the world will be in Vancouver this weekend to share the latest scientific advances in the battle to eradicate HIV/AIDS. The eighth International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention comes at… »
A Calgary Stampede spokesman replies to animal rights activists
The Calgary Stampede, the festival and rodeo that bills itself as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” wrapped up last weekend after a 10-day run, leaking at the box office and under fire from animal rights activists. The 2013 Calgary… »
Economy, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Premiers give full backing to First Nations chiefs
Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders are supporting First Nations chiefs as they seek to implement recommendations released last month by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The premiers and territorial leaders met with chiefs on Wednesday in Happy-Valley–Goose Bay, Newfoundland and… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Young says thanks but no thanks to audio streaming
Canada’s most famous rocker, Neil Young, says he’s taking his music off all streaming services. The 69-year-old Young made the announcement in two Facebook posts, saying his songs are being “devalued by the worst quality in the history of broadcasting.”… »
A new step is taken in drive to protect women from violent assaults
A new Safety Information System to help women and young people who are victims of sexual assault will be launched this fall in Toronto. The online system will provide quick alerts and updates on sexual assaults throughout the city as… »
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National energy strategy could top premiers’ meeting
New Brunswick’s premier believes an agreement on a national energy strategy will be reached this week when Canada’s premiers and and territorial leaders meet in Newfoundland and Labrador. Brian Gallant says a national energy strategy would serve as a catalyst… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Society
Chiefs, premiers and territorial leaders holding talks
Canada’s First Nations chiefs began three days of meetings in Newfoundland and Labrador Wednesday with provincial and territorial premiers. The chiefs want to push for more action on violence against women, reconciliation and economic issues. “The most pressing concern we… »
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