The death of South Africa’s Nelson Mandela has sparked a wave of condolences and memories around the world. In Canada, people are not only remembering his actions but also his connection to Canada. Canada’s relationship with the apartheid regime in… »
Wojtek Gwiazda
Wojtek Gwiazda is a veteran award-winning broadcast and print journalist. As one of RCI’s senior host-producers he focused mainly on news and current affairs programming. He has hosted a variety of programmes, including MASALA CANADA, the Indo-Canadian Report, Canada in the World, North Country, and The Music Shop (a Canadian rock music show). Before joining RCI, he worked extensively for Canada’s national public broadcaster CBC radio, as well as for publications such as The Montreal Gazette, Cinema Canada Magazine, and Canadian Business Magazine. He produced a program on the history of Quebec song for Canada’s national French radio service Radio-Canada, and was an on-air music columnist at the service. He retired from RCI in July, 2015 and can be reached at wojtekgwiazdamtl@gmail.com or on Twitter at @WojtekGwiazda
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
Open letter to Canada’s Foreign Minister, MPs about gold mine in Romania
Several high profile environmental and citizen groups have joined activists in Canada and Romania in an open letter to Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Members of Parliament to withdraw government support for a gold mine in Romania. The… »
Protests, concern with Canada’s proposed First Nation Education Act
A proposed new law dealing with First Nation Indigenous education in Canada is meeting with resistance across Canada from Indigenous communities. In Canada’s largest city of Toronto, the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) held a protest rally against… »
42nd annual Nova Scotia Christmas tree gift to Boston
For the 42nd year in a row, a Christmas tree from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia will be part of a special lighting ceremony in the U.S. city of Boston on Thursday (December 5). The 15 metre white spruce… »
Province of Alberta prepares to fine public sector strikers, or anyone suggesting a strike
Two laws limiting union rights that are about to come into effect in the western Canadian province of Alberta have sparked demonstrations and opposition party condemnation. Introduced by the ruling Progressive Conservative party of Premier Alison Redford, Bill 46 will… »
Foreign Minister: Canada will support democratic development in Ukraine
“We’re committed to work with the people of Ukraine in its democratic development and that’s a long-term commitment,” said Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird on Wednesday (December 4) speaking to reporters from Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The Foreign… »
Woman who lost lottery ticket, about to get $50 million
Kathryn Jones tried to prepare herself for the worst, but now it looks as if she will get the $50 million jackpot in the Ontario provincial lottery, even though she lost her lottery ticket. “The case of this outstanding $50… »
Canadian government MP tables bill to reform powers of party leaders, caucuses
Michael Chong, a Canadian Member of Parliament wth the ruling Conservative Party, tabled a private member’s bill Tuesday morning (December 3) in the House of Commons that could affect the powers of MPs and their leaders. The so-called “Reform Act”… »
Canadian couple still in love after 78 years of marriage
On Monday (December 2) Bertie and Bill Nickerson celebrated another wedding anniversary – their 78th, and the two are quite clearly still in love. Bill is 99 and Bertie 96, and despite health problems, they still live in the house… »
Canadian broadcaster releases Snowden NSA document on G8, G20 summit surveillance
Canada’s national public broadcaster CBC released a document Monday (December 2) which was the basis of last week’s report that Canada allowed widespread surveillance by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) during the 2010 G8 and G20 summits in Canada. CBC… »
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