It started as a computer program to collect Cree words, and then through the help of two professors, community input and some computer expertise, the Cree Dictionary is now an iPhone application, and soon on Android as well. Seven years… »
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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New chair of Arctic Council is Canadian minister Leona Aglukkaq
A Canadian federal minister, Leona Aglukkaq has become the new chair of the Arctic Council, the world’s main international forum on northern issues. Aglukkaq, who is Canada’s Minister of Health, and also of Northern Development, took over the chairmanship of the council… »
#DuffyPickuplines: Twitter fun as controversy swirls around Senator Mike Duffy
A Canadian senator at the centre of growing controversy over contested housing expenses, is now at the centre of tweets poking fun at the situation using the hashtag #DuffyPickuplines. For months, Conservative Senator Mike Duffy has been the focus of… »
Liberals re-elected in B.C. provincial election, leader defeated
To the surprise of pollsters, the Liberal government of the Pacific coast province of British Columbia was re-elected Tuesday night (May 14), and with a strong majority. The party won 50 of the 85 electoral ridings. Liberal Premier Christy Clark… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
$170 billion of Canadian money in 12 global tax havens
The citizen group Canadians for Tax Fairness has calculated that Canadian money in the top 12 global tax havens has now hit $170 billion. Three havens account for $109 billion of the Canadian money. Barbados leads with $59 billion, then… »
Bill could give Canadian snowbirds extra two months a year in U.S.
Canadian media is reporting a proposed bill may give Canadian “snowbirds” (long-term vacationers) in the United States the right to stay two months more than the present limit of six months. Under the present laws, Canadians who stay longer than… »
Economy, International, Politics
Protests by Canadian diplomats spread to Africa
Canadian diplomats are increasing their pressure tactics on their employer the Canadian government with a limited strike in Africa as Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Governor General David Johnston began an official visit on Monday (May 13). The striking… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous
Several Canadians winners at Native American Music Awards
A number of Canadians were among the winners at the 2013 Native American Music Awards (NAMA) held last Friday (May 10) in Niagara Falls, New York at the Seneca Niagara Events Center. Fawn Wood won in the Best Female Artist… »
Forest fires hit several Canadian provinces
Canada’s western prairie province of Alberta issued a fire weather advisory on Sunday, as high winds and dry temperatures raised the likelihood of uncontrolled wildfires. About 200 people remained out of their homes Monday as forest fires threatened two communities in… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology
About two billion of us have access, but how do we use the Internet?
The Internet is indisputably an important element of our reality worldwide, whether it’s in the developed or developing world. But the Internet’s usage and penetration varies from country to country, and city to city, even in a country like Canada. We send… »
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