The downsizing of the the CBC and its sister French service, Societé Radio Canada, continues. On Thursday, the public broadcaster announced it is cutting 25 per cent of its workforce over the next five years. That’s 1,000 to 1,500 jobs… »
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.
Canadian is top pick in NBA draft
For the second year in a row, a Canadian is the top pick in the National Basketball Association’s draft. Andrew Wiggins of Vaughan, Ontario was one of three Canadians–all from the Toronto area–to be drafted in the first round on… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Supreme Count rules on aboriginal land rights
The Supreme Court of Canada delivered an historic ruling on Thursday affecting aboriginal land rights that will have wide-ranging repercussions for Canada’s First Nations, resource companies and Canada’s economy. The unanimous 8-0 decision will essentially make it easier for First… »
Top Canadians advance at Wimbledon
Milos Raonic, the eighth seed in the gentlemen’s singles, on Thursday reached the third round of the prestigious tournament for the first time in his career. Raonic defeated American Jack Sock 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 with 13 aces, 39 winners and… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Warning issued about Great Lakes water levels
A new study says if low water levels in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River continue, it could cost Canada and the U.S. more than $18-billion U.S. by 2050. The Mowat Centre report says water levels in the region… »
Blue Jays hopes to rebound appear slim in 2014
What a difference a year makes. Certainly in baseball. Last year, fans in Toronto had high hopes for their major league baseball team. Trades had been made in the off-season and fans were giddy about the prospect of the Toronto… »
Medical marijuana will face new rules
Health Canada is warning medical marijuana users to get rid of their current supply or face prison. The federal agency is alerting 42,000 participants by mail that marijuana obtained under the current soon-to-expire program will be illegal after March 31.… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Aboriginal protests disrupt rail traffic
Passengers on Via Rail’s main line between Toronto and Montreal are being bused around the site of a First Nations blockade in eastern Ontario. Via Rail says the blockade near the town of Napanee is affecting trains on Toronto-to-Montreal and… »
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From a gold medal to a life of pain–a Canadian‘s story
Much as most of the sports world would like the word “concussion” to just disappear, that appears very, very unlikely. Concussions are virtually guaranteed be the biggest story in sports in the coming years. We are going to be hearing… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Politics
Neil Young lets fly at Harper Government over oilsands
Don’t expect any backstage passes for Prime Minister Stephen Harper the next time Canadian rock icon Neil Young plays a gig. Young let loose at Mr. Harper and his government at a press conference Sunday in Toronto. Young later played… »
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