Canadian young people are more educated and live with their parents longer, unemployment is always higher among young people, and there’s been a decline in full time employment among young people. These are some of the facts that have come… »
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
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Arctic photos exhibition has travelled around the world
An exhibition of photos of the Canadian Arctic that was first shown in London in 2009, has now travelled around the world and been seen by tens of thousands of people. The “Accessible Arctic” exhibition features photos from Canadian Geographic… »
Senator Marjory LeBreton stepping down as Government Leader in Senate
After working with four Conservative Canadian Prime Ministers since 1962, Senator Marjory LeBreton has announced she is is stepping down as Government Leader in Canada’s upper chamber the Senate, after more than seven years in the position. In a statement… »
Jay Z’s ‘Magna Carta’ includes beat of 16 yr old Canadian, WondaGurl
Sixteen year old music producer Ebony Oshunrinde, a.k.a. WondaGurl, was perhaps more eager than some to hear the new Jay Z album Magna Carta Holy Grail, because one of her beats is featured in the track Crown. Rap star Jay Z’s new album… »
Canada expanding air links with China
Canada is increasing air links with China in an expanded air transport agreement, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced on Thursday (July 4) in Beijing. “Increasing ties with the Asia-Pacific region is absolutely vital to Canada’s future prosperity,” said Minister… »
Senator James Cowan: I’m proud to be a Senator
Canadian Senator James Cowan says he’s proud to be a senator, always has been, and proud of the work of his colleagues. And on Wednesday (July 3) the National Post newspaper published his commentary entitled “A proud day for the… »
Canada’s big three mobile carriers challenge CRTC’s new wireless code
BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. are among the group of wireless providers which have filed a motion with Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal on Wednesday (July 3), to appeal some parts of a new consumer code for cell… »
Canadian police arrest man, woman for terrorism-related charges
The RCMP, Canada’s federal police force, announced on Tuesday (Junly 2) they had “arrested two individuals and charged them with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack.” According to the police the two, a man and a woman, “took steps to… »
Canada: New passport features images from Canadian history
Canada’s new 10-year ePassport is now available to Canadians, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday (July 2). “The new, 10-year ePassport provides more convenience for Canadians, and facilitates safe, secure travel which, in turn, helps create… »
Governor General announces 74 new appointments to the Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is one of the highest civilian honours in Canada. Established in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year, the honour “recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community and service to the nation.” On Friday (June 28)… »
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