Canada’s postal service has issued the first of a series of five stamps which will honour first responders. This new series will honour paramedics, the Canadian Forces, police, search and rescue personnel, and firefighters. The first stamp in the series,… »
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Jonathan David impresses on the national team
Jonathan David is not yet 19 but he’s already making waves on the pitches internationally. Canada’s men’s national soccer team had its best ever result on Sunday, with David, leading the charge. A forward, he played with the Ottawa Gloucester… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
No details released as Canada and Australia settle mint dispute
Whew! Thank God, that spat is settled. Canada and Australia have settled a heated dispute over the printing of red poppies on commemorative coins meant to honour veterans and those that perished. Also settled were other disputes including the use… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Humpback whale found dead in the Bay of Fundy Saturday
Humpback whale, Peajack, a well-known female to the whale watchers in the Bay of Fundy, was found dead on Saturday. “It’s a pretty horrific way for this animal to die” She likely died a “horrific” death with fishing gear and… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Reuniting with senior ‘roomates’ at McMaster
Graduate student Tafadzwa Machipisa, is back with her “roommate” from last year, 73-year-old Constance Jain. The pair are part of a co-housing program at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario that brings students together with seniors to share a living space, and… »
Humanitarian groups warn of ‘worst humanitarian catastrophe’ in Idlib
Humanitarian groups and UN agencies are warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe as the Syrian government troops backed by Russia and Iran prepare to storm the last rebel stronghold in the Idlib province in northwestern Syria. “There needs to be… »
Trudeau and Freeland participate at women’s summit in Toronto
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland took the stage Monday at a Toronto summit highlighting the work of prominent women from around the world. The Women in the World summit brings together politicians, artists, journalists… »
Canadians skating on financial thin ice
(public commenting open at bottom on all RCI stories. Comments will be be posted after moderating) High debt load for Canadians; borrowing to stay afloat? A new survey echoes earlier ones saying that Canadians feel insecure about their financial future.… »
Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Birth tourism, spies, Canadian citizenship
Difficult case puts Liberals rather confusingly on the same side as Conservatives The concept is called “jus soli”, a Latin term which means that anyone born in a country automatically becomes a citizen of that country. Canada is one of… »
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Shania Twain hosts the CCMA’s
Shania Twain is hosting the Canadian Country Music Awards Sunday night in Hamilton, Ontario. The Queen of Country Music, Twain is still the top-selling female country artist of all time. It’s now 25 years since the release of her debut, self-titled album,… »
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