An independent review of Metro Vancouver’s rapid-transit system was set to begin Tuesday. It follows two shutdowns this month that stranded thousands of commuters, and in some some cases forced passengers to pry open doors and exit trains along elevated… »
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.
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Inuit want NEB review of Arctic seismic testing
A tiny community in Canada’s Arctic wants a judicial review of a National Energy Board decision that approves seismic testing for oil and gas in nearby waters. The testing is scheduled to begin next summer and will be carried out… »
Economy, Indigenous, Politics, Society
New report shows shocking failures in justice system
There are now more people in Canada serving time in provincial jails who have not been convicted of a crime than prisoners who have been found guilty A report by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says over 54 per cent… »
Memory of Therese Casgrain suffers a setback
A Canadian feminist icon has been quietly removed from a national honour. Published reports this week say Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party government axed The Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award in 2010. It was replaced the following year by the Prime Minister’s… »
Canadian journalist remains in Egyptian jail
It appears that Canadian-Egyptian journalist Mohamed Fahmy will be not freed from an Egyptian jail anytime soon. Last month, Mr. Fahmy and Australian correspondent Peter Greste received seven-year sentences and Egyptian producer Baher Mohamed received 10 years on terror-related charges.… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Federal toxic chemical list draws fire from Environmentalists
Canada’s pro-business Conservative government and environmentalists are squaring off again. The latest skirmish follows the release of an Environment Canada list updated earlier this month of an 363 harmful chemicals going into Canadian air, land and water. Anti-fracking activists are… »
Economy, International, Politics
Another Canadian charity says it faces federal audit
Another Canadian charity says it is being audited for political activities. Karios, a charity administered by the United Church of Canada, says the Canadian Revenue Agency has been carrying out the audit for almost a year. Karios describes itself as… »
Economy, International, Politics
Ottawa announces more sanctions in Ukraine conflict
Canada has announced further sanctions against Ukrainian rebels and Russian-backed Ukrainian entities. The sanctions target eight Ukrainians in leadership positions in the rebel-held Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. As well, Ottawa says Russian arms, financial and energy companies are also… »
International, Politics, Society
Conflict grows over charity audits
Another salvo has been fired in a long-running Canadian culture war that pits civil libertarians and their allies against Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party government and its supporters. Mr. Harper’s most ardent critics say he is a master of… »
International, Politics, Society
BC man is charged in terrorism case
A British Columbia man has become the first person charged under a 2013 Canadian law that criminalizes travel for the purpose of terrorism. The RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team on Wednesday identified the man as 25-year-old Hasibullah Yusufzai, of… »
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