A reporter today asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau whether he went too far when he told a heckler “there is no room in Canada for this intolerance toward immigrants.” Trudeau was at a rally in the French-speaking province of Quebec… »
Highlights / Canadian headlines
Canadian headlines
Environment & Animal Life, Health
Smoke from wildfires: health concerns, cancellations
As the many wildfires continue to ravage forests in west coast British Columbia, new health concerns are being raised about smoke pollution. In addition, several airports in the province had to cancel flights as the thick smoke made it too… »
A story from a mean street in the world’s fourth-most livable city
Three boys and a full-time job as a nurse would likely be tough enough to cope with in the best of times, but Melissa Huitema is getting a taste of something even worse–one of those dark sides of humankind that… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
The CNE and PNE: Ending summer on a big note of fun
It’s been an annual tradition since at least 1879. The Canadian National Exhibition opens today at the large 78 hectare CNE grounds in Toronto. Often called simply the “Ex” it was originally staged as a showcase of agricultural and technological… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Illegal migration into Canada: July numbers increase
(public comments open on all RCI stories – scroll to bottom: comments will be posted after moderating) Migrants crossing illegally into Canada from the U.S to claim asylum increased dramatically last month. Figures show that after two months of a… »
Health, International, Society
Roman Catholic abuse report shows links to Canada
Ripples from Tuesday’s devastating grand jury report about the predatory sexual practices of Roman Catholic priests in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania have spread to Canada. CBC News says the report shows that at least seven priests were sent for… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
British Columbia: wildfires worse due to climate change
It’s summer in Canada, and that means wildfire season. Indeed, wildfires have been seen in greater and more destructive quantities in areas around the world in the past few years, including this year. Sweden for example has experienced massive forest… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Keep those Twitter fingers (thumbs?) greased, you might get discovered
Ever dream of being a published author? Just in case you missed it, the Toronto Public Library is the process of writing and publishing–INSTANTLY–a novel. How INSTANTLY? How about one tweet a time? “I sat on a bench reading my… »
Arts & Entertainment, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada history: Aug 16, 1947, first flight of the Beaver
It was perhaps not a particularly remarkable event that day, but one that has had huge repercussions world-wide since. On August 16, 1947, a brand new type of plane took off from the DeHavilland factory and airstrip at Downsview, just… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Legendary treasure hunter and historian Alex Storm has died in Nova Scotia
A legendary Canadian treasure hunter, storyteller and historian has passed away at the age of 80 in his beloved Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Alex Storm made headlines in 1965 when he and a crew of divers discovered the French treasure… »
The world in pictures
Canada in pictures
