Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet Airways, is suspending all international flights for 30 days, beginning this Sunday. The suspension includes flights to the U.S. The news comes as Air Canada, the country’s largest carrier, is embroiled in a dispute with employees… »
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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Canada issues tight restrictions on its borders
Canada is closing its borders to people who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Americans as part of the battle against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions will be made for diplomats and people with family in Canada.… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Following complaints, border agents step up screening protocols
Following complaints by workers and travellers–notably at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport–that screening questions for incoming travellers were not stringent enough, the Canada Border Services Agency says it is adding new ones. The CBSA says automated questionnaires will now ask whether… »
Canadian believed kidnapped in West Africa is free after 15 months
Édith Blais, a Canadian woman whose plight made the hearts of people across Quebec ache when she and her boyfriend disappeared 15 months ago in West Africa, will be returning home soon, according to Canada’s foreign affairs minister. “I just… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Ottawa issues warning against international travel
The federal government is warning Canadians against international travel and, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, it’s also considering closing the Canadian border as part of the country’s reponse to the the global outbreak of COVID-19. Speaking from self-isolation from his… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Justin Trudeau moving forward with duties, in self-isolation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to address the nation Friday, a day after going into self-isolation because his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for COVID-19. A statement from his office said the prime minister “is in good health… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Northern MP expresses doubts about plan to help in Indigenous COVID-19 fight
The federal government and an opposition MP from the north are clashing over a plan to use isolation tents and temporary shelters to deal with a possible outbreak of COVID-19 in Indigenous communities. The specialized tents measure about six by… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Mendicino tables 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan in Parliament
Plans to admit more than one million new Canadian permanent residents over the next three years were tabled in the House of Commons today by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino. The 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan sets the… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
First Nations leaders in northern Canada warn of COVID-19 time bomb
It’s just a matter of time, many in the North say, before COVID-19 begins making its presence felt in a bigger way in First Nations communities. Many of the communities are isolated; those living in them–for the most part–are not.… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Morneau to hand down 2020 budget on March 30th
Since winning last fall’s general election, Canada’s governing Liberals have been touting the battle they plan to wage against climate change. Indeed, as the CBC’s Aaron Wherry reported last December, the two most prominent words in Gov. Gen. Julie Payette’s… »
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