Five years ago last month, ten Pakistani men associated with the terror group Laskhar-e-Tayyiba stormed buildings in Mumbai, Inida, killing 164 people–including two Canadians–and wounding dozens more. One of those wounded was Canadian actor Michael Rudder, who was in Mumbai… »
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.
Clothing magnate stepping down in pants controversy
The founder and chairman of a Canadian clothing retailer is stepping down a month after making controversial comments that appeared to blame customers’ weight for problems the company was facing. Vancouver-based Lululemon Athletica has been grappling for months with issues… »
No stretch run for Jays this year
For baseball lovers, Labour Day has always held a special place in the game’s calendar. Teams play the first five months of the season to be close at the start of September. Managers will tell you if they can keep… »
It’s back to school for BC children
Children are returning to class on schedule this week in British Columbia. There had been fears that schools would be closed because of a teachers’ strike, but that is on hold, at least for the moment. The president of the… »
Never a dull moment for Justin Bieber
Ah, the life of a rock ‘n’ roll superstar. Justin Bieber, the Ontario-born singer who was in Toronto this weekend doing some clubbing, may–or may not–have lost a $40,000 gold chain early Saturday morning at a downtown nightclub. The alleged… »
Front-line officers can carry Tasers
Changes are being made in front-line police work in the province of Ontario following the fatal shooting of a teenager last month in Toronto that prompted fierce debate about the use of force. Eighteen-year-old Sammy Yatim died after being shot… »
Another step forward for new Quebec charter
A controversial plan affecting minorities Quebec appears to be moving forward. The separatist Parti Quebecois government has not released details of the plan. However, leaked reports say it would prohibit Quebec civil servants from wearing items such as Muslim hijab,… »
Senator under fire resigns
One of the principles in an expenses scandal in Canada’s Senate has resigned. Mac Harb is retiring and dropping his legal action against the Senate. He has also repaid over $230,000 to the Senate because of inappropriate housing expense claims.… »
Olympians voice gay rights support
Opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s anti-gay legislation is growing among Canadian athletes ahead of the next year’s Sochi Olympics. The law, adopted earlier this summer, outlaws gay “propaganda,” and Mr. Putin has announced bans on demonstrations just before and… »
Canada joins in talks on Syria
Canada’s prime minister and foreign minister held talks over the weekend with Western leaders and diplomats about the situation in Syria, where forces loyal Syrian President Bashar Assad allegedly carried out a chemical weapons attack in a Damascus suburb that… »
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