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George Jonas: Drop the census charade - National Post
 Globe and Mail | George Jonas: Drop the census charade National Post “Compromise” is the current battle cry of the census bureaucracy and its supporters. The champions (and dupes) of statism echo it. So do some pundits who are neither, but think the census battleground favours the opponents. ... Political price for changing census Census moves a ploy to get more votes Harassed by StatsCan |
Time for prime minister to step up, solve problems - St. Catharines Standard
 Globe and Mail | Time for prime minister to step up, solve problems St. Catharines Standard Word is Prime Minister Stephen Harper is preparing to emerge from the bubble in which he's hidden for the past several weeks. That's good. Harper looked strong coming out of the Olympics last winter. With Canada's economy on the upswing he seemed once ... Travers: Stephen Harper changes Canada by changing politics Summer vacation: PM off the clock, Ignatieff on the bus The problem with Harper's government is Harper |
Vancouver to investigate burning trash - Victoria Times Colonist
Vancouver to investigate burning trash Victoria Times Colonist Greater Vancouver will go ahead with plans to investigate burning the region's garbage -- but not necessarily in Greater Vancouver. Members of the sewage and drainage district voted 63-49 in favour ... City to investigate burning garbage 'They're back to square one' Metro Vancouver recommends burning garbage — but not necessarily in the region |
'Busiest weekend of the summer' arrives - Vancouver Sun
 CBC.ca | 'Busiest weekend of the summer' arrives Vancouver Sun Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to celebrate in the West End streets during what police call "the busiest weekend of the summer." With tonight's fireworks grand finale and Vancouver's ... Pride, puppets and more Quiet night at Vancouver fireworks Massive crowd takes in fireworks |
Summering along the shores of the Shuswap - Vancouver Sun
Summering along the shores of the Shuswap Vancouver Sun Following rules and instructions might very well be the thing you and your family try to avoid on a summer vacation, but take it from me; in the case of a houseboat adventure in the Shuswap, ... Man drowns in Shuswap Lake Alberta man falls off his boat and drowns in BC lake Man drowns after falling overboard on Shuswap Lake |
Manitoba News
Police on scene of shooting
Police in Winnipeg say they have set up their special tactics unit after shots were fired in the area of the 1600 block of Alexander Avenue West Friday afternoon.
Violent prisoner wrongly released from jail
A prisoner was inadvertently released from Headingley Correctional Centre, just west of Winnipeg, and now police are trying to find him.
Man arrested in Oxford House death
An 18-year-old man from northern Manitoba has been charged with manslaughter.
Wheat board dampens outlook for new crop
The Canadian Wheat Board is reporting the strongest sales in a decade for the crop year that ends Saturday.
River boat rescue options pondered
The MS River Rouge tour boat remains lodged on a sandbar, just north of Winnipeg, and officials are trying to figure out how to free it.
General News
George Jonas: Drop the census charade - National Post
Globe and Mail | George Jonas: Drop the census charade National Post “Compromise” is the current battle cry of the census bureaucracy and its supporters. The champions (and dupes) of statism echo it. So do some pundits who are neither, but think the census battleground favours the opponents. ... Political price for changing census Census moves a ploy to get more votes Harassed by StatsCan |
Time for prime minister to step up, solve problems - St. Catharines Standard
Globe and Mail | Time for prime minister to step up, solve problems St. Catharines Standard Word is Prime Minister Stephen Harper is preparing to emerge from the bubble in which he's hidden for the past several weeks. That's good. Harper looked strong coming out of the Olympics last winter. With Canada's economy on the upswing he seemed once ... Travers: Stephen Harper changes Canada by changing politics Summer vacation: PM off the clock, Ignatieff on the bus The problem with Harper's government is Harper |
Vancouver to investigate burning trash - Victoria Times Colonist
Vancouver to investigate burning trash Victoria Times Colonist Greater Vancouver will go ahead with plans to investigate burning the region's garbage -- but not necessarily in Greater Vancouver. Members of the sewage and drainage district voted 63-49 in favour ... City to investigate burning garbage 'They're back to square one' Metro Vancouver recommends burning garbage — but not necessarily in the region |
'Busiest weekend of the summer' arrives - Vancouver Sun
CBC.ca | 'Busiest weekend of the summer' arrives Vancouver Sun Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to celebrate in the West End streets during what police call "the busiest weekend of the summer." With tonight's fireworks grand finale and Vancouver's ... Pride, puppets and more Quiet night at Vancouver fireworks Massive crowd takes in fireworks |
Summering along the shores of the Shuswap - Vancouver Sun
Summering along the shores of the Shuswap Vancouver Sun Following rules and instructions might very well be the thing you and your family try to avoid on a summer vacation, but take it from me; in the case of a houseboat adventure in the Shuswap, ... Man drowns in Shuswap Lake Alberta man falls off his boat and drowns in BC lake Man drowns after falling overboard on Shuswap Lake |
Business News
Canadian economy expands 0.1% in May
Canada's gross domestic product expanded by 0.1 per cent in May as goods-producing industries helped offset a decline in the service sector.
China passes Japan as world's No. 2 economy
China has overtaken Japan to become the second-largest economy in the world, a senior Chinese official says.
WTF? Goldman bans email profanity
Goldman Sachs workers are likely wondering WTF is appropriate anymore after the New York investment bank informed employees that profanity is no longer acceptable in electronic messages.
CREA lowers housing forecast again
The number of resale homes sold in Canada is forecast to hit 459,600 in 2010, a 1.2 per cent decline from last year's level.
Chrysler adds Detroit jobs before Obama visit
Chrysler says it will add nearly 900 jobs early next year at a factory in suburban Detroit that makes midsized cars.
CBC Local News
Police on scene of shooting
Police in Winnipeg say they have set up their special tactics unit after shots were fired in the area of the 1600 block of Alexander Avenue West Friday afternoon.
Violent prisoner wrongly released from jail
A prisoner was inadvertently released from Headingley Correctional Centre, just west of Winnipeg, and now police are trying to find him.
Man arrested in Oxford House death
An 18-year-old man from northern Manitoba has been charged with manslaughter.
Wheat board dampens outlook for new crop
The Canadian Wheat Board is reporting the strongest sales in a decade for the crop year that ends Saturday.
River boat rescue options pondered
The MS River Rouge tour boat remains lodged on a sandbar, just north of Winnipeg, and officials are trying to figure out how to free it.
Globe & Mail International
Israeli airstrike kills senior Hamas commander
Strikes in response to a rocket fired from Gaza Friday, ending weeks of relative calm
What the Kosovo ruling means for Canada: trouble
The true impact of the World Court’s decision will be on separatist groups outside of Serbia that now have a model for how to declare independence
Boom and bust, from West to East
Broken Europe: Our living standards remained the same, while those in the margins improved dramatically
Syrian, Saudi leaders show solidarity with Lebanon
As tensions rise over imminent UN report on Hariri assassination, al-Assad, Abdullah attend summit with Lebanese officials
In Arizona, it’s all about immigration
‘Illegal alien invasion’ or not, it spells bad electoral news for Barack Obama and the Democrats
Globe & Mail National
Toronto Tamils warn of more protests
Canadian Tamil Congress says Ottawa should pressure Sri Lankan government over media, aid in warzone
One dead after police shooting in Kamloops
RCMP tight-lipped about details of Friday night shooting
What the Kosovo ruling means for Canada: trouble
The true impact of the World Court’s decision will be on separatist groups outside of Serbia that now have a model for how to declare independence
All-inclusive packages geared toward the neophyte camper
Parks Canada is boosting attendance by introducing new Canadians and urbanites to the world of canoes, sleeping bags and black flies
Funds running scarce for group fighting HST in B.C.
Though money is low, group says the campaign will continue
