Since 1995 and as a result of a motion in Canada’s parliament, February has been designated Black History Month in Canada. It has been so designated in order to recognize the contribution of black Canadians to this country including such… »
Highlights
A primer on Christianity
Christmas is a day of celebration for Christians around the world, but how many of the rest of us know–really know–the essence of the legacy of the man whose birth is celebrated today? I know little about Christ’s legacy. Only… »
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PM asks for prayers for the military
In his annual Christmas message, Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged Canadians to remember the 700 members of the military who are battling Islamic extremists in northern Iraq and to pray for their safety. All are participating in the international effort… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
A different kind of Canadian Christmas, colour it green
Bing (not the search engine, kids) sang about it as White, Elvis saw it Blue. Canadians are seeing Christmas this year as a combo of green and brown. Hold those walks under the glistening tree tops with snow falling gently… »
Famed lawyer Greenspan dead at 70
Eddie Greenspan, Canada’s most famous criminal lawyer who dominated every courtroom in which he appeared, died in his sleep Wednesday in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 70. Greenspan, a man of fierce intellect, drew much notoriety for defending high-profile clients, including… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
A Christmas Eve treat for RCI listeners
Continuing a tradition that began several years ago and lapsed with the demise of RCI radio in 2012, one of Canada’s foremost actors, David Calderisi, joins us on this Christmas Eve. Dylan Thomas in 1949, three years before recording “A… »
International, Politics, Society
Movement to free Canadian journalist in Egypt picks up
There appears to be increased movement in efforts to free a Canadian-Egyptian journalist who has spent the last year in a Cairo prison on what many observers say are trumped up charges. Mohamed Fahmy, the former Cairo bureau chief for… »
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Christian keepers of a Jewish menorah donate it to Ottawa’s new synagogue
Susan Bloomfield had always cherished the menorah that was passed down through two generations in her Christian family. But she did not know the history of the sacred object at the heart of Hanukah celebrations. Her mother, who had given… »
Tragedy devastates Quebec town
The small Quebec town of Les Coteaux is in mourning today after a fire ripped through an apartment early Tuesday morning, taking the lives of a couple and two of their three children. Christmas lights still hung around the patio… »
Health, International, Society
TV medical talk shows-entertainment or valid info?
Television shows about health issues have become incredibly popular. The content of these “doctor shows” however has raised concern among other medical practitioners. Dr. Christina Korownyk M.D, is an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine in the University… »
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