Political stories dominate the headlines in most media and 2017 featured some great tales. While much of the global community was amazed at the developments in the United States with the new president, Donald Trump, we here in Canada had some… »
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Canadian animal activists optimistic about the future of their cause
Say one thing for the people in Canada’s animal rights movement–there’s no quit in any of them. About 50 protesters gathered along a stretch of highway east of Ottawa in March, where a lion was shot dead after it escaped… »
Time management for 2018
Time management changed Brad Aeon‘s life. Now he is devoting his PhD research at Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business to building on his insights into how it can be best implemented to help others. “Getting better at getting better” Aeon… »
Tennis season is upon us with lots of questions for Canadian fans
It’s absolutely freezing in most of Canada right now, but for those still capable of dreaming of hot summer days, there’s a bit of solace. Winter in Canada means it’s summer on the other side of the world. Milos Raonic… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Moosemeat & Marmalade: third season returns
Moosemeat & Marmalade, is the food show that’s authentically Canadian, and British. A 13-part food documentary series, it is indigenous-Canadian, courtesy of Cree hunter, gatherer and bush chef, Art Napoleon. “Food is a connector; it crosses cultures” A former Chief… »
A Boxing Day treat for RCI listeners: Dylan Thomas
Christmas is a time of traditions. Some last, some fall away. Dylan Thomas © cbc.ca A tradition that has endured is the prose work by the wonderful Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” Thomas first read it on… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
‘Maximum Canada: Why 35 Million Canadians Are Not Enough’
‘Maximum Canada: Why 35 Million Canadians Are Not Enough”, is the latest book from author and journalist Doug Saunders. In it he argues that this country needs a lot more people; triple the current population, he says. Saunders is the former… »
A look at the man for whom Christmas is named
Editor’s note: For the past two years we have shared Frank Marino’s thoughts about Jesus Christ and the meaning of Christmas and the man for whom it is named. The response has been has been striking. For those who might… »
Arts & Entertainment, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Urban Tales: First Christmas in Montreal
Urban Tales, an annual theatre production that’s in its eleventh year now, has evolved into a series of stories and performances connected by a theme, related to Christmas. Harry Stanjofski, a writer, performer and director, describes his role in the… »
A look back at Canadian sports in 2017 leaves some questions in the air
At first glance, the year in sports in Canada in 2017 does not appear all that different from previous years in sports in Canada since, well, 1993–the last time a Canadian-based NHL team, the Montreal Canadiens, won the Stanley Cup… »
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