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Security and Peace Conference in Halifax
Some of the most powerful political and military figures, including Robert Gates, Admiral Mullen, John MacCain and Military leaders from the EU will be descending upon Halifax, Nova Scotia this weekend. The meeting...
created by albertacowpoke | 12 hrs ago | updated 8 hrs ago
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55 views | 23 recommendations | 6 comments
Canadian health-care spending to top $180B or $5,452 per person
A report released by The Canadian Institute for Health Information, forecast Health-Care spending in Canada to reach $183.1 billion for this year. This brings the per capita cost up to $5,452, an increase of $241... Sidney Crosby Runs with Olympic Torch
Sidney Crosby is a runner of one of the legs of the Olympic torch relay on this cross Canada journey. On November 18th Sidney Crosby ran the torch through downtown Halifax streets lined with admiring... Afghan Prisoners were Tortured - Senior Diplomat Testifies
Richard Colvin, a Senior Canadian Diplomat, presently employed in Washington, DC, testified in front of a Parliamentary Comnmittee investigating allegations of Afghan prisoner abuse. The prisoners in... Common Skate Fish Being Driven To Extinction?
A new study in the journal Aquatic Conservation says a combination of commericial fishing and a fish classifcation error may mean a species of Skate fish is on the verge of extinction. " Marine biologist Nicholas... Cdn Parliamentary Commission-investigates handling Afghan POWs
What happens to Taliban prisoners captured by Canadians on the battlefied? This is presently investigated by a Canadian Parliamentary Commission. There are allegations of prisoner abuse of those... Soldier Poet Blogs Before Overseas Deployment
I am a soldier on active duty with the Canadian Forces who just happens to be a published poet. Most of the troops I serve with don’t know that I even write. In this blog, I aim to post irregular updates on my progress towards getting my current poetry published, raising a... Natursutten Liquid-filled Teethers Recalled -- Bacteria Inside
The CFIA has issued a recall notice for Natursutten Liquid-filled teethers because of the presence of bacteria found in the encased liquid. A full description follows. " Full Product Description This recall involves fish and apple shaped liquid-filled teethers by...
created by Barbara McPherson | 3 days ago | updated 3 days ago
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14 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Protestors in Edmonton demand that Khadr be returned to Canada
Omar Khadr was arrested on the battlefield in Afghanistan in 2002. He is alleged to have murdered a U.S. soldier with a grenade. Supporters of Omar Khadr consider him a child soldier and want him brought back... Voice of Animals welfare group calls Edmonton rodeo 'brutal'
The "Voice of Animals Welfare Group" picketed the outside of the stadium where the Canadian Finals Rodeo took place. About 30 protesters were involved. The group wanted to raise awareness of animal abuse and... 36th Canadian Finals Rodeo in the History books - Edmonton
Calgary holds the Calgary Stampede in the summer and now it was Edmonton's turn. Cowboys from all over the United States and Canada gathered at Rexall Place, the Home of the Edmonton Oilers, for the 36th...
created by albertacowpoke | 5 days ago | updated 5 days ago
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145 views | 24 recommendations | 11 comments
Unique NIDC Community centre in works, youth and seniors together
Over 400 people attended a NIDC ( New Immigrant Development Center ) fundraising and awareness banquet Dinner and Dance along with numerous Government , Banking,Business and corporate sector dignitaries as well...
created by sehgalviveka | 5 days ago | updated 3 days ago
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243 views | 32 recommendations | 2 comments
Thatcher dead?
No not that one its a cat called Thatcher, the bereaved owner John Baird sending a text message to a friend in Canada sparked of a lot of response. Well when the Canadian Prime Minster received the news he had to... Canada's Supreme Court to hear Omar Khadr case today
Omar Khadr has been in US custody since his capture on the battlefield in Afghanistan in 2002. He is accused of murdering a US soldier. Omar Khadr was 15 at the time of his capture. Human Rights... Veterans Day Closures: Banks, Federal and Postal Offices
November 11th is Veterans Day for the United States, and Remembrance Day for Canada. It is a Federal holiday in both countries. All Federal offices are closed on November 11th in both countries. "Q. Are banks open on Veterans Day (US), Remembrance Day (Canada)?A....
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