Monthly Archives: March 2012

Steyn: Swingin’ Kennedy (1)

Since the retirement of Sandra Day O’Connor, Swingin’ Anthony Kennedy has been the swingingest swinger on the Supreme Court, the big Numero Cinco on all those 5–4 white-knuckle nail-biting final scores. So naturally Court observers have been paying close attention … Continue reading

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Afternoon Update March 31st, 2012 (10)

CANADA #1 — CNews | Anglers on hook for rescue costs The 26 fishermen plucked from an ice floe on Lake Simcoe north of Toronto on March 9 will be on the hook for their rescue. [...] #2 — Globe | … Continue reading

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Analysis: Storm clouds gather over Monti’s Italy reform drive (15)

(Reuters) – Storm clouds are gathering over Mario Monti’s efforts to transform the Italian economy, with his approval ratings dropping, mounting protests against his reforms and a damaging row with the parties that sustain him in parliament. Monti shot out … Continue reading

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Why China’s sewing machines could go silent

It’s an inevitable march: With exports falling, and the costs of production including materials, labour and the need for cleaner technology rising, companies in China’s own garment industry will be the next generation to move their production offshore. “They definitely … Continue reading

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Redford to MLAs: Pay back or else

Progressive Conservative Leader Alison Redford has ordered Tory MLAs to pay back “every penny” they received from the government committee that hasn’t met since 2008. MLAs who refuse will be punted from caucus, Redford said Thursday, adding that “overly generous” … Continue reading

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Conservative MPs may pick home-turf favourites in provincial elections

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper has given Conservative MPs permission to pick sides in current and upcoming provincial elections in Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec, but they must stick to supporting candidates in their own ridings, Immigration Minister Jason … Continue reading

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RCMP renews polygamy investigation into Bountiful

Polygamous marriages in the religious commune of Bountiful, B.C. are once again under the scrutiny of the RCMP, following two decades of similar investigations that have so far failed to lead to a single conviction. The Mounties have investigated plural … Continue reading

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Stinson: Ontario’s spending mismanagement is a problem for the entire country, says Jim Flaherty

An entire chapter at the back of Tuesday’s Ontario budget, once you made it past the many references to Liberal gains in health, education and health and education, was devoted to federal-provincial relations. The upshot of the argument put forth … Continue reading

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Mead: The Health Care Disaster and the Miseries of Blue

After oral arguments before the Supreme Court this week, the odds that the Court will strike the individual mandate rose sharply; Intrade markets after the hearings showed bettors thought there was a 62 percent chance that the mandate will fall. … Continue reading

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Solomon: A world awash in oil

Today, the Middle East is in the news daily — we hear of strife in Syria, in Iran, in Israel and Palestine. Ten or 20 years from now, conflicts in the Middle East will count for less in the world’s … Continue reading

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Morning Update March 31st, 2012 (10)

CANADA #1 — CNews | PM’s communication director Persichilli quits  OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper needs a new top dog in his communications department. [...] #2 — Globe | Ontario government faces $300-million suit for cancelling Mississauga gas plant The … Continue reading

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