Monthly Archives: November 2010

Rage in the Time of Cholera

The cholera epidemic in Haiti is rapidly spreading. It has become the dominant issue leading up to elections set for Nov. 28. And as popular rage grows against international aid workers, protests have erupted in the ruins of Port-au-Prince. The … Continue reading

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MacPherson: Legault's movement is quickly becoming a party of one

Facal won’t join the former minister in new party for fear of splitting the vote Forces Quebec was the rumoured name of the new movement Francois Legault was reported last month to be talking about forming. But six weeks after … Continue reading

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Don Martin: Signs point to looming cabinet shuffle

The cabinet minister’s query came straight out of the blue. “What are you hearing about a shuffle? My staff and bureaucracy are completely distracted by the waiting game,” the minister wondered. Gosh, haven’t heard a thing. But when bureaucrats brace … Continue reading

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Natale: Thank You!

Every year it seems that the ramp-up to the Christmas — er, holiday season starts earlier and earlier. Summer ends, kids go back to school, the NFL gets started, and before you know it, it’s Halloween. Once the candy is … Continue reading

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Editorial: Charest can't hide from a full inquiry

The votes are in, and Quebec Premier Jean Charest lives to fight another day — barely. At 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, he and his party narrowly survived a non-confidence motion brought by Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois. Ms. Marois … Continue reading

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World November 25th, 2010 (10)

#1 — BBC | Jury convicts Tom DeLay in money laundering case A jury in the US state of Texas has convicted former US House Majority Leader Tom DeLay on charges of illegally funnelling corporate money to Texas candidates in … Continue reading

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Canada November 25th, 2010 (10)

#1 — CNews | Cookie-eating health boss loses job EDMONTON – Alberta’s embattled health boss is history. The Alberta Health Services board of directors and CEO Stephen Duckett “jointly agreed” to part ways Wednesday, said board chairman Ken Hughes who … Continue reading

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Tuition Fees Protest (1)

Police officer breaks arm and another is knocked out as latest tuition fees protest turns ugly in Whitehall Police officers were seriously injured today as angry demonstrators protesting against the hike in tuition fees again brought chaos to the streets. … Continue reading

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Afternoon Update November 24th, 2010 (22)

Canada #1 — CNews | Alberta second coldest place on Earth CALGARY – It’s believed Alberta was the second coldest place on Earth Tuesday. On its website wx-now.com, Weather Now listed Calgary – and several other Alberta sites – as … Continue reading

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On tiny reserve, big pay defended

This tiny native reserve of 300 people in rural Nova Scotia is governed by three of the highest-paid politicians in Canada, including one band councillor who made almost $1-million in tax-free income last year, according to federal government records. Glooscap … Continue reading

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Bachmann: Fed Easing is ‘Huge Mistake,’ Will Boost Inflation (1)

Rep. Michele Bachmann, head of the House Tea Party Caucus, tells Newsmax that the Federal Reserve’s plan to increase the money supply by buying government securities is a “huge mistake” that will boost inflation and amount to “stealing from the … Continue reading

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