Monthly Archives: October 2011

Hepburn: Are Hudak’s days numbered?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jack

These are worrisome days for Tim Hudak, who if he’s not careful could be gone as leader of the Ontario Conservatives as early as next spring. With the stench of defeat still lingering in the Tory offices at Queen’s Park … Continue reading →

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Now you CAN fight back against burglars

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jack

Homeowners who fight to defend their property will have the full backing of the law for the first time. In an historic move, Justice Secretary Ken Clarke yesterday announced a major strengthening of the rights of victims standing up to … Continue reading →

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Moore: Canada needs the Liberals, not ‘progressives’

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jack

It can’t be denied that metrics are looking pretty ugly for the Liberal Party of Canada these days. In a recent column, the Toronto Star’s Chantal Hebert observed that since the New Year, the Liberals have lost 60 seats at … Continue reading →

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‘Dead-donor’ rule dangerously misleading, experts say

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jack

Doctors should abandon the “dangerously misleading” policy of having to declare donors dead before their organs can be extracted for transplant, and adopt a more honest policy that acknowledges some patients may still be technically alive, Canadian and Spanish experts … Continue reading →

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Harper quells unrest in Tory ranks to juggle seats in House

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jack

Before finally bringing forward legislation to rebalance the House of Commons, Stephen Harper had to overcome some pretty strong opposition from an unusual source: his own MPs. The Fair Representation Act, unveiled on Thursday, seeks to redress the serious under-representation … Continue reading →

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Spengler: Why the Republicans Won’t Talk About Foreign Policy

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jack

At an off-the-record briefing for a conservative think tank this week, a top Republican pollster explained to a frustrated audience why Republican candidates won’t talk about foreign policy. A quarter of Americans, the pollster explained, have lost their jobs in … Continue reading →

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Selley: The folly of symbolic laws

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jack

In the dying days of Canada’s long-gun registry, the same old spin war continues. Opponents still say criminals don’t register guns, that it’s useless and offensive. Supporters still tout improvements in homicide and guncrime rates as proof of the registry’s … Continue reading →

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Morning Update October 28th, 2011 (10)

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jack

CANADA #1 — CNews | Intimidation in Quebec construction reaches new low  TROIS-RIVIERES, QUE. – Police are investigating after a construction team says union representatives cut off the air supply to two of their divers during a wildcat strike. [...] #2 … Continue reading →

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Protection of police informants ‘goes too far’: SCC (2)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

A former police officer hired by an accused drug trafficker to identify a confidential police informant has been ordered back to court on extortion and obstruction of justice charges even though, at the same time, the Supreme Court of Canada … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update October 27th, 2011 (10)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

CANADA #1 — CNews | Philanthropist target of murder-for-hire plot, court told  TORONTO — Marshal Ross orchestrated the murder of his first cousin and benefactor Glen Davis to solve his crushing financial problems, Crown attorney Hank Goody said in his opening … Continue reading →

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One TRILLION euro deal hammered out (12)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

With the very future of Europe apparently at stake, Eurozone leaders have managed to thrash out a deal they hope will convince markets they have an effective response to the growing economic crisis. In the early hours of this morning, … Continue reading →

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Napolitano queried on lack of Fast and Furious probe

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

Congressional Republicans are trying to expand the scope of questions over disastrous ATF gun-sting operation Fast and Furious to Homeland Security Secretary Janet A. Napolitano, asking her why she never investigated even after suspected guns showed up at the scene … Continue reading →

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