The conflict between a handful of dissidents in Canada’s governing Conservative Party and Prime Minister Stephen Harper apparently is not going away, at least not for a while. Mr. Harper likes to control things. The dissident Tory MPs say he… »
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.
Baird begins extended visit to Middle East
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird began a a 12-day visit to the Middle East on Friday. He will visit a number of countries and is expected to focus on three issues: the crisis in Syria, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and peace… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Supreme Court backs email and texting privacy
Canada’s highest court has ruled in favour of the right to privacy in emails and text messages. The Supreme Court of Canada said Wednesday police have no automatic right to snoop at will into private messages. The Court was ruling… »
Dissident Tory MPs appear to retreat
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has apparently snuffed out a brewing mini-revolt by some of his anti-abortion backbenchers. The dissident MPs on Tuesday accused the Tory leadership of muzzling them. The dissidents say they are carrying forth a free-speech fight. Mr.… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Society
No need to do yoga poses to get money back, Lululemon says
First, Vancouver-based Lululemon Athletica recalled yoga pants for being too see-through. Now, it says customers don’t need proof to get a refund. “We do not require guests to demonstrate the sheerness of their bottoms,” said Sari Martin, who works for… »
Toronto brothers up the level of athlete testing
Developing and scouting athletes–a small percentage of whom might go on to the pros–is no simple matter. The kid who looks like a comer at 15 can be a bust at 18. Professional teams spend a lot of money trying… »
Abortion debate heats up the Commons
Prime Minister Stephen Harper who likes to control all aspects of his government is facing a backlash among some of his members of Parliament. Some backbench Conservative MPs are angry about what they say are efforts to silence them in… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Deal with South Korea may not be imminent
A spanner has been thrown into the works as Finance Minister Jim Flaherty seeks to negotiate a free-trade agreement deal with South Korea. Speaking in Hong Kong on Monday, Mr. Flaherty said a deal with imminent. On Tuesday, Canadian and… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Caution urged on high-potency anti-cholesterol drugs
Taking strong statins to lower your cholesterol? Maybe it’s time to take a closer look at the risks and benefits. New Canadian research shows that patients who started with high-strength statins were 34 per cent more likely to be hospitalized… »
Old Man Winter is growing shorter with age
A wag once noted that Canada has two seasons: winter and tough sledding. Not true. But at this time of year it can sometimes feel that way. Statistics show Canada gets more snow than any country in the world. It… »
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