On the same day when the World Health Organization finally–officially–declared COVID-19 a “pandemic,” Canada’s federal government Wednesday announced a $1-billion package to deal with the impacts of the outbreak of the virus in this country. The package includes $500-million to… »
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.
Bob Rae named special envoy for humanitarian and refugee issues
Bob Rae, who spent seven months in 2017 and 2018 examining the forces that drove over 600,000 Rohingya from their homes in Myanmar to refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh, is being named Canada’s special envoy for humanitarian and refugee issues.… »
Canadian ‘grandparent scammer’ gets jail time in California
It’s known as the “grandparent scam” and it nets con artists tens of millions of dollars a year. Here’s the con: claim to be an old person’s grandchild, win their trust, appeal to their sense of family, and then tell… »
Economy, International, Society
Grand Princess cruise ship passengers back in Canada
Like countries around the world, Canada continues to grapple with COVID-19. On Monday, British Columbia health officials reported that an elderly man at a long-term care facility in North Vancouver had died, becoming the first COVID-19 death in Canada. Federal… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Canada reeling from drops in Monday’s markets
Financial markets see-sawed Tuesday, a day after they wreaked havoc on Canadians’ emotions and finances. And like a fighter getting pummelled in a neutral corner, Canada was looking for a way out Tuesday following the brutal Monday that saw the… »
Canada set to become fourth country to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’
Making good on a promise they made during last fall’s election, the governing Liberals have introduced legislation that would ban the so-called science known as conversion therapy, that seeks to change someone’s sexuality or gender identiy. It is typically administered… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Society
Canada records its first death from the COVID-19 virus
Health officials in British Columbia say a man has died of the COVID-19 virus. The death at the Lynn Valley long-term care centre in North Vancouver is believed to be the first COVID-19 death in Canada. Provincial Health Officer Dr.… »
Kingsbury does it again: a ninth straight world championship
The quest began last December in Ruka, Finland, shortly before Mikaël Kingsbury was named–for the second year running–Canadian Press’s male athlete of the year. Kingsbury would be seeking his ninth straight Crystal Globe trophy — awarded to the overall season… »
Whither conversion therapy in Canada? Ottawa appears set to explain
The federal government appears ready to paint a clearer picture of where so-called conversion therapy is headed in Canada. The controversial practice aims to change the sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of LGBTQ people. It is typically administered through… »
Ottawa and Mohawks of Akwesasne reach historic land settlement
A First Nation land claim dispute with Canada’s federal government that dates back decades has been settled. It involves an approximately 8,000-hectare parcel of land south of the St. Lawrence River in the most westerly portion of the province of… »
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