Great Canadian Lit Hunt 2009

The hunt is on for talented Canadian writers to submit their unpublished gems to This Magazine’s annual Great Canadian Literary Hunt.For 13 years this national event has attracted hot new Canadian talent seeking a chance at fame and fortune a $750 cash prize for first...

Regis and Kelly Baby Contest 2009: Cast Your Vote March 9-13

Voting in the Regis and Kelly Baby Photo contest begins today, March 9, 2009, on the Live with Regis and Kelly website.  Voting ends at midnight EST March 9, 2009 and the top 5 baby photos will be announced on Live Friday, March 13, 2009.Visit the 2009 Regis and Kelly...

G.O.P. Facing Tougher Battle for Congress

"WASHINGTON — The economic upheaval is threatening to topple Republican Congressional candidates, putting more Senate and House seats within Democratic reach less than a month before the elections, lawmakers and...

S Asians top US spelling contests

Elder daughter, Shruti, was first in the family to participate in the contest, but it was her 13-year-old brother, Sameer, who spelled his way to the coveted first prize - worth more than $40,000 - in this year's...

Republicans' Web 2.0 aims: Streaming video, online chats

Republicans' Web 2.0 aims: Streaming video, online chatsJohn McCain's nomination as the Republican candidate for president hasbeen locked up for more than two months now. An estimated 45,000people, including...

Historic primary season comes to an end

"Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama face off Tuesday in the last contests of the Democratic primary season, bringing an end to a historic race that has produced months of excitement, but still no nominee."

Democrats approve seating half of Florida and Michigan delegations

A deal has been reached by a Democratic Party panel today to seat the delegates from Flordia and Michigan with a half-vote each." After a day of wrangling in front of a sometimes unruly crowd, the Democratic...

Poll-BC. Premier Campbell: "He's GodLike"

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorBC's Premier Gordon Campbell has been quoted by Liberal Minions and Media as "GodLike".   BC has been going through some tough times with Crime and Little...

Obama and Clinton await their fate in North Carolina and Indiana

Update: 2:17PM EST Voting continues in North Carolina and Indiana in the most significant contest left in the presidential showdown."Opinion polls suggested Obama was positioned to win in North Carolina...

Record Store Day highlights the struggling nature of the business

CBC Radio 3 listeners have selected their No. 1 independent record store in Canada - Meow Records of Prince George BC emerged victorious earlier today.However, this day also highlights how most music shops are...

Vision Braces for Voter Crush

This race is shaping up to be a doozy!""This is a completely different race from anything we've seen before in Vancouver," said Kennedy Stewart, a political scientist at Simon Fraser University. "What's...

Richardson Endorses Obama

Significant endorsement today from former presidential candidate Bill Richardson. Obama has had trouble picking up the hispanic vote and this could make a difference for him."Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico,...

Obama Pimping it to the White House

Looks like Billary is in serious trouble....Rock it out Obama...all the way to Pennsylvania Avenue."Obama and Huckabee have done well in caucus states like Iowa, where grass-roots efforts are more likely to have...

Obama Raised $32M in January

" WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised $32 million in the single month of January, matching his best three-month period last year, aides said Thursday. The money positions...

McCain Beats Romney to Win Fla. Primary

" MIAMI (AP) - Sen. John McCain won a breakthrough triumph in the Florida primary Tuesday night, gaining the upper hand in the battle for the Republican presidential nomination ahead of next week's contests...

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