The Roman Catholic Diocese in London, Ontario says a list of known pedophile priests published Wednesday by an abuse survivors group “appears to be essentially correct.” In a written statement Thursday, the diocese issued an apology to victims and added… »
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.
Health, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Study finds traumatic brain injuries dramatically affect the homeless
Let’s face it, homeless people in Canada and elsewhere don’t have a whole lot of people in their corner. But don’t count William Panenka as one of those guys who looks the other way, like so many of us do,… »
Health, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Ottawa and Indigenous leaders try to move forward on suicides
Some political momentum may be building for more concerted action to stop First Nations youth and teens from taking their own lives. On Tuesday, New Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller told a gathering of the Assembly of First Nations that… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canada’s organ transplant system struggling to keep up
New data shows the number of organ transplants in Canada has increased by 33 per cent over the last decade, but wait times have also increased, and the system is struggling to keep up. A Canadian Institute for Health Information study… »
Looking to salve that seasonal shopping stress? Try this!
It is, of course, that most wonderful time of the year…the December shopping season. Stresses you out a little, eh? ‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Not feeling it yet? Here’s a shot worth taking, a study well worth… »
Economy, International, Society
Bank of Montreal announces major layoffs
The Bank of Montreal announced Tuesday it is eliminating 2300 jobs–about five per cent of its workforce–as part of a major cost-cutting drive. Bloomberg News says the cuts are the largest number in Canada’s banking industry in at least two… »
Parents scramble as Ontario teachers stage one-day strike
An estimated 750,000 public school students in Ontario are not in school today after labour negotiations between the province and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation ground to a halt at midnight. Members of the OSSTF are staging a one-day… »
New Ontario legislation seeks to protect livestock producers
A disagreement between animal rights activists and livestock producers is intensifying in Ontario after the province introduced legislation Monday that it says will protect those in the livestock business. The bill, the Security and Trespass and Animal Safety Act, would… »
Marc Crawford is latest NHL coach to face scrutiny
So who’s next to go in this National Hockey League public relations nightmare? One wonders. Don’t bet against Marc Crawford. Crawford is currently a Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach. Sort of. At the moment, he is away from the team while… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
‘Jagged Little Pill’ heads to Broadway
As the great Broadway belter Ethel Merman told us in no uncertain terms, “There’s is no business like show business.” Really! “Ridin’ high in April, shot down in May,” sang Sinatra. So let’s hear it for Alanis Morissette. Her name… »
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