Re: [Swprograms] More info on RCI changes

[Daniel Say <say@xxxxxx>]

> I was thinking about YLE and RS.  I discounted those two because I
> don't believe either produce programming in their native languages
> specifically targeting an immigrant audience -- although both services
> do (did?) relay their international services domestically.
> 
> This is different -- it's (apparently) an English-language "Welcome to
> Canada" service...
> 
> Perhaps, as Glenn posits, that this was a "package deal", or perhaps
> there is separate CBC funding and it was decided that RCI's more
> global view made it the appropriate producing organization.
> 
> We'll see as the month rolls along...no change to the website as of today...
> Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA

	It's "Columbus Day" in Canada, everyone is on holiday.
	See http://www.rcinet.ca/rci/en/emissions/emission_1413.shtml
	".... It's the holiday we're celebrating today and we'll tell you 
   	about the many ways it's celebrated across the country.
   	It's also one of the big differences between us, and the United States...."


>  Radio Canada International is proud to announce that it will launch
>  its new English programming on Monday, October 30th
>  In the interim, our current shows will be replaced by two programs,
>  from October the 2nd to the 29th.

>  Carmel Kilkenny will host a special edition of [11]Canada Today from
>  Monday to Friday. The one-hour show will feature animated music,
>  interviews, and panel discussions spotlighting international issues
>  and Canadas rich cultural diversity.

>  Ian Jones will host a one-hour edition of his popular [12]Maple Leaf
>  Mailbag. Join him on Saturdays and Sundays.


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