RCI anniversary ‘bittersweet’ for shortwave fanShortwave radio enthusiasts at home and abroad were big fans of Radio Canada International, and played an important role in fighting cuts and the closing of some of the services. On RCI’s 70th anniversary they had fond memories of their early days listening to the service. “I was proud of the fact that my own […]
Michel Cormier, Director General of Information at Radio-Canada, reflects on Radio Canada International’s past and futureMichel Cormier explains the role of RCI in the context of the Information Service of Radio-Canada, and what he hopes the future may hold for the "Voice of Canada". Read More
A loyal listener who shares his viewsPeter Henry Ashcroft of Sapley, England has been one of Radio Canada's most loyal listeners since the early 1960s.Read More
The Creation of Radio Canada InternationalPrior to World War II, the idea of an international radio service had been discussed. Studies at the time concluded that Canada needed a broadcasting service that would give the world the Canadian perspective.Read More
Did you know?Created at the same time as the United Nations, RCI provided daily news, entertainment and interviews by relay from its transmitters in Sackville, New Brunswick.Read More