Monthly Archives: February 2010

Still waiting for the CN Tower to fall

A judge has released new, previously-classified information he says shows CSIS played an indirect role in the mistreatment of a Canadian man detained in Egypt after Sept. 11. Nearly a year and a half has passed since Mr. Justice Frank … Continue reading

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G8, G20 security costs will surpass Olympics (1)

Surpassing the Vancouver Olympics, the Pope’s visit to Toronto and even the volatile Summit of the Americas in Quebec City, officials said Monday the G8 and G20 summits this summer will be the largest security event in Canadian history. The … Continue reading

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Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs

BUENA PARK, Calif. — Even as the American economy shows tentative signs of a rebound, the human toll of the recession continues to mount, with millions of Americans remaining out of work, out of savings and nearing the end of … Continue reading

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Judge dumps on tax system

Canada’s tax system has become so complex and confusing, and revenue staff so unsympathetic, that a judge has awarded legal costs to an Ontario couple despite ruling against their case with the Canada Revenue Agency. In the David-and-Goliath struggle between … Continue reading

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The philosopher king

President Obama is readying to unleash a variety of executive powers to circumvent Congress and push his agenda. White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said that a review of mechanisms was under way to “get the job done across … Continue reading

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World Feb. 23rd, 2010 (10)

#1 — BBC | Karzai poll body power grab sparks Western concern Western diplomats have expressed deep concern at a decree from Afghan President Hamid Karzai granting him total control over a key election body. [...] #2 — BBC | … Continue reading

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Canada Feb. 23rd, 2010 (10)

#1 — CBC | Schoenborn ‘not criminally responsible’ for murders A Merritt, B.C., father who admitted killing his three children has been found guilty of first-degree murder in their deaths but not criminally responsible for the slayings. [...] #2 — … Continue reading

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Can the Euro Zone Cope with a National Bankruptcy? (1)

As speculators attack the euro, Europe is facing a growing threat of national bankruptcies. The consequences would be dramatic for the whole of the continent, especially German banks, which are highly exposed to risky debt. EU politicians are willing to … Continue reading

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Obama tops Bush at ducking reporters

President Obama, who pledged to establish the most open and transparent administration in history, on Monday surpasses his predecessor’s record for avoiding a full-fledged question-and-answer session with White House reporters in a formal press conference. President George W. Bush’s longest … Continue reading

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New Proposal Borrows Heavily From Senate Bill (1)

WASHINGTON — President Obama’s newest proposal for health care reform includes much of the provisions of the Senate’s bill that passed on Christmas Eve, but excludes the special deal arranged for Nebraska to have its Medicaid bills covered by the … Continue reading

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RCMP needs 'revival,' senators say (3)

The Mounties must be better funded, better educated and more disciplined if they are to escape future scandals, according to a position paper released today by six Liberal senators. “The image of the Red Serge has been sullied over the … Continue reading

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Climate scientists withdraw claims of rising sea levels (3)

Scientists have been forced to withdraw a study on projected sea level rise due to global warming after finding mistakes that undermined the findings. The study, published in 2009 in Nature Geoscience, one of the top journals in its field, … Continue reading

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