The British Columbia government is upping the ante in its fight against substance abuse and addictions. Health Minister Terry Lake says the province will invest $3-million in addictions research and treatment, including funding for testing Vivitrol, a drug that can… »
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.
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
New medical app helps both doctors and patients
Doctors in Montreal have another tool to work with as they make their hospital rounds in their relentless pursuit of healing. The V-Sign carries much needed information for attending physicians. © Montreal Children’s Hospital A new app developed by computer programmers… »
A less–far less–than great day for Canadian sports fans
Given their druthers, Canadian sports fans very likely might ask for a do-over. What was supposed to be a day filled with winning rallies and super drama turned to desultory disappointment in tennis and baseball. At the Rogers Cup, Eugenie… »
Noted Canadian actor Walter Massey dies at 85
Walter Massey, an excellent actor and even better man, has died at the age of 85. Mr. Massey passed away in a Montreal hospital on Monday after an undisclosed illness. He was two weeks shy of his 86th birthday. Mr.… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
CMA Journal says it’s time doctors shared more with patients
Doctors sharing of more information with patients. Is it a wave of the future? The CMA Journal says it should be. © CBC The Canadian Medical Association Journal says it’s time for more transparency, that patients should have access to the… »
Economy, International, Politics
Air Canada says Venezuelan issues must be settled
Air Canada is denying a published report that it intends to resume flights to Venezuela. Flights were suspended in March over a number of issues, including passenger revenues being held by the Venezualan government. The International Air Transport Association says… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Mine waste enters waters in northern BC
Hundreds of people in British Columbia’s northern Cariboo Region are being told not to use tap water following a major breach at a mine tailings pond. Authorities say five million million cubic metres of mining waste–the equivalent of 2,000 Olympic… »
Canadians make tennis history in Washington
The match itself was a dud. The event was historic. (Though a whole lot less historic than another event Canadians participated in: the burning of the White House in the War of 1812.) Milos Raonic, hitting his two-handed backhand, used… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Calgary research offers hope for concussion recovery
Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered an innovative treatment that brings hope to victims of sports-related concussions. The study found that recovery is speeded up if the victim’s vestibular system (inner ear) and cervical spine (the vertebrae in… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Society
Music festival draws tens of thousands
At least 135,000 mostly young people participated in a giant three-day music festival in Montreal over the weekend. The Osheaga Music and Arts Festival was headlined by the British rockers Arctic Monkeys, reunited rappers Outkast and blues-rock leading light Jack… »
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