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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:41:00 GMT

Ontario Chapter of NAFA to Host Golf Tournament

The Ontario Chapter of the NAFA Fleet Management Association is hosting a golf tournament at Cardinal Golf Club near Newmarket, Ontario on June 11, 2010. For the past 25 years, this annual event has provided a great day of golf, outstanding food and fun
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:41:00 GMT

Quebec resident, 85, faces drug charges

An 85-year-old woman from Ragueneau, Que., has been arrested for her role in an alleged drug-trafficking operation. The woman will appear in court on May 31 to face charges of drug possession with the intent to traffic. She was arrested March 10 after a
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Canada's economic action plan to support young entrepreneurs, creates jobs

Canada will invest in the business leaders of tomorrow by supporting the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism Rob Moore said here Friday. The funding will enable an estimated 500 new Canadian
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Stelmach's royalty U-turn gives upstart Wildrose a boost

Flip-flop to boost oil and gas investment in Alberta has been roundly criticized Email Please enter a valid e-mail address Please enter a comma delimited list of valid e-mail addresses Other ways of sharing: Recommend | See also: Josh Wingrove Early
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Canadian Television Network to Air W5's 'The Jackpot'

Kahnawake, Bodog, Aruba, Calvin Ayre, all have a common thread, online gambling. Coming soon this March 13, 2010 the CTV television network from Canada will air an expose called 'The Jackpot', which deals with the development of online gambling in Canada
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:35:00 GMT

Canadian Unemployment Rate Edges Down To 8.2%

(RTTNews) - Canada's unemployment rate edged lower in March as the economy created nearly 21,000 jobs, fueling expectations that policy makers in Ottawa will raise interest rates sooner than previously expected. Employment rose by 20,900 in February,
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:30:00 GMT

Ottawa issues mandate for judge's review of how Afghan documents are handled

OTTAWA - The Conservatives have unveiled the terms under which a respected former Supreme Court justice will examine whether the government should continue to prevent public scrutiny of related to the handling of Afghan detainees. Frank Iacobucci was
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:25:00 GMT

Video: Vancouver hosting Paralympics

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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:23:00 GMT

Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games Schedule

10:00 -Biathlon -Men's 2.4 km Pursuit Qualification -Sitting 10:00 -Ice Sledge Hockey -Preliminary Round -Group B Game 1 - Canada vs Italy 10:11 -Biathlon -Women's 2.4 km Pursuit Qualification -Sitting 10:30 -Biathlon -Men's 3 km Pursuit Qualification
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Ottawa issues mandate for judge's review of how Afghan documents are handled

OTTAWA - The Conservatives have unveiled the terms under which a respected former Supreme Court justice will examine whether the government should continue to prevent public scrutiny of documents related to the handling of Afghan detainees. Frank
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:21:00 GMT

Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

Spectators wait for the start of the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event. (Kyodo)
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:21:00 GMT

Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony is held for the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event. (Kyodo)
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:21:00 GMT

Ottawa issues mandate for judge's review of how Afghan documents are handled

OTTAWA - The Conservatives have unveiled the terms under which a respected former Supreme Court justice will examine whether the government should continue to prevent public scrutiny of documents related to the handling of Afghan detainees. Frank
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:20:00 GMT

Special weather statement issued for Toronto due to high winds

High winds are making for a blustery day in Toronto as Environment Canada issues a special weather statement for the region. It will continue to be on the windy side for the rest of Saturday with gusts up to 70-kilometres an hour. Environment Canada says
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:19:00 GMT

Ottawa issues mandate for judge's review of how Afghan documents are handled

OTTAWA - The Conservatives have unveiled the terms under which a respected former Supreme Court justice will examine whether the government should continue to prevent public scrutiny of related to the handling of Afghan detainees. Frank Iacobucci was
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:14:00 GMT

White House turns Canadian-red

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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:13:00 GMT

BestWeek U.S./Canada: A Team of Rivals: The Long Coattails of Berkshire Hathaway

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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:13:00 GMT

Health Canada says atrazine is safe, despite...

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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:10:00 GMT

Ottawa issues mandate for judge's review of how Afghan documents are handled

OTTAWA - The Conservatives have unveiled the terms under which a respected former Supreme Court justice will examine whether the government should continue to prevent public scrutiny of documents related to the handling of Afghan detainees. Frank
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:08:00 GMT

Bringing Vimy to Canada

Vimy Ridge is just too far away. That's why senator and retired Gen. Romeo Dallaire wants to 'repatriate' the site to Canada, but 'not even a General,' he joked, is 'foolish' enough to try to replicate the entire monument. Instead, the former
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:08:00 GMT

Canadians moving to the right?

Canadians are getting more conservative, according to a national poll commissioned by a right-leaning think-tank. When asked to agree or disagree with a number statements, 89% strongly agreed there's nothing more important than family, 67% strongly
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:08:00 GMT

Quebec resident, 85, faces drug charges

An 85-year-old woman from Ragueneau, Que., has been arrested for her role in an alleged drug-trafficking operation. The woman will appear in court on May 31 to face charges of drug possession with the intent to traffic. She was arrested March 10 after a
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:07:00 GMT

Canada becoming more conservative

Canadians are getting more conservative, according to a national poll commissioned by a right-leaning think tank. When asked to agree or disagree with a number statements, 89% strongly agreed there's nothing more important than family, 67% strongly
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:07:00 GMT

Alleged cop killer in Ontario faces first-degree murder charges

Charges have been laid in the case of this week's murder of OPP Provincial Constable Vu Pham. The Ontario Provincial Police have charged a suspect with first degree murder. Orillia, Canada - On Monday a man opened fire on Constable Pham near Seaforth,
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:05:00 GMT

A Nova Scotia family is appalled that a woman charged with murder in the death of 20-year-old Jennifer Horne on New Year's Eve 2007 is applying to be let out of jail.

Jennifer Suzanne Horne, 20, was found dead in Dartmouth on Dec. 31, 2007. (Halifax Regional Police) Ashley Haley is requesting to be freed from jail before her first-degree murder trial starts in less than three months. Steve Andrews, Horne's uncle, said
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:03:00 GMT

Canada scores Nations Cup win on US soil

The Canadian team celebrates after winning the Nations Cup. L-R: Yann Candele, Terrance Millar, Mac Cone, Eric Lamaze and Beth Underhill. © Randi Muster/Mustphoto, Inc. The Canadian Show Jumping Team claimed victory in the $75,000 Nations Cup last week
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Transit wars: Vancouver good, Toronto bad? Not quite

Globe writers compare the two cities' transit systems Email Please enter a valid e-mail address Please enter a comma delimited list of valid e-mail addresses Other ways of sharing: Recommend | WENDY STUECK and DAVE McGINN Vancouver: Drivers are tolerant
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:59:00 GMT

Alberta skip Koe faces quick turnaround; wins playoff to advance to Brier semi

HALIFAX, N.S. - Kevin Koe was planning to divide what remained of his afternoon between a quick bite to eat and a nap back at his hotel, measures he hoped would help him recover from one white-knuckle playoff win in time to return for another
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:55:00 GMT

Ontario's future

Ontarians deserve to have a clear choice in the next provincial election, and it appears they are going to get it. In the run-up to the October 2011 election, a fundamental difference is emerging in the way the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:55:00 GMT

AbitibiBowater and Quebec Federation of Labour reach tentative deal

MONTREAL - An tentative deal has been reached between insolvent newspaper giant AbitibiBowater Inc. and the Quebec Federation of Labour. Details of the agreement, which were hammered out over nine days of negotiations, have yet to be released but include
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:54:00 GMT