Monthly Archives: June 2009

Foster: Trojan CSR

The movie 300 was a testosterone-packed comic book feature about a small group of Spartans holding back the Persian hordes at the battle of Thermopylae. Bill C-300 is a nail-biting private member’s horror scenario that threatens to overwhelm the Canadian … Continue reading

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Iran violence 'outrageous'

TEHRAN — President Barack Obama on Friday praised the bravery of Iranians who protested against a disputed election in the face of “outrageous” violence, while a hardline Iranian cleric called for the execution of leading “rioters”. Iran’s top legislative body, … Continue reading

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Canada Day celebrations cancelled

It appears Canada Day is going to be a big fizzle in many parts of Toronto, with festivals, celebrations — even the city-sponsored fireworks display — cancelled. City officials say they cancelled the festivities because of the continuing strike by … Continue reading

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Web awash in tributes to slain Iranian protester (8)

One Twitter user hails her as “Neda the Divine.” Another vows: “You’ll be remembered as innocent blood, shed for the people of Iran.” “Such a beautiful young lady to have been subjected to the slings and arrows of a corrupt … Continue reading

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Couple, 95, forced apart by the system (1)

ST. THOMAS — In nearly 70 years of marriage Gordon and Jean Vigars have never spent a night apart. That will change tonight. They are praying their separation will be temporary. There has not been a rift. Their love is … Continue reading

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New $21 Million Airport for Town With 46 Residents

An interior Alaska community with just 46 residents is in line for a new $21 million airport. The state received a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build the airport at Takotna 17 miles west of McGrath and … Continue reading

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The Climate Change Climate Change (1)

Steve Fielding recently asked the Obama administration to reassure him on the science of man-made global warming. When the administration proved unhelpful, Mr. Fielding decided to vote against climate-change legislation. If you haven’t heard of this politician, it’s because he’s … Continue reading

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The failing battle against blood diamonds

One of the leading architects of the international battle against “blood diamonds” has quit the global scheme that was supposed to solve the problem, calling it an inept and failing process. Ian Smillie, a Canadian who led the campaign against … Continue reading

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Northwest Passage will never be major sea route

There might be more marine traffic moving through the Northwest Passage in recent years, but the international controversy over the sea route is, nevertheless, overblown, says historian Gwynne Dyer. The Northwest Passage will never attract a large number of cargo … Continue reading

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Blizzard: Illegal Smokes

Canada’s illegal cigarette trade is soaring out of control — and governments at all levels are reluctant to do anything about it. Imperial Tobacco says the problem is exploding. Last year, one-third of all cigarettes in Canada were sold illegally. … Continue reading

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Painkiller injection? (2)

Speculation mounted today that Michael Jackson’s fatal heart attack might have been brought on by an injection of painkilling drugs after a rehearsal at a Los Angeles arena for the star’s comeback concerts in London. As thousands of fans gathered … Continue reading

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Canada auto sales rev up

Tangible evidence that billions of dollars of government aid to the financial sector is finally starting to lift the real economy emerged Thursday as Bank of Nova Scotia reported a jump in lending activity in the auto market, which is … Continue reading

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