Tag Archives: Canada

Strict visa rulings called unfair

Are visitors from developing countries being denied entry into Canada due to old rules? Guillermo Duarte had a lot to prove just to take a two-week vacation to visit his brother in Canada. The engineer, 36, had to convince Canadian … Continue reading

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Next steps after Afghanistan’s run-off vote is scrapped

News that Afghanistan’s planned Nov. 7 run-off presidential election has been canceled after the withdrawal of Abdullah Abdullah, main rival to incumbent President Hamid Karzai, casts a new light on a story in this week’s Maclean’s about Grant Kippen, the … Continue reading

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Eerie Canadian flag display spurs complaint to Zellers

Much to the horror of at least one shopper, a Canadian flag serves as a backdrop for a Halloween display behind the customer service counter at a Zellers store in Oshawa. Hanging on the wall behind a bank of cabinets, … Continue reading

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Military commission blasts feds for withholding info

A lawyer with the Canadian Military Complaints Commission says the truth about allegations of prisoner torture in Afghanistan will only surface if the government is forthcoming with documents. Freya Kristjanson told Canada AM on Thursday that while the government has … Continue reading

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Us Health care System is so Great?

Whenever conservatives start telling me what a great healthcare system we have, I say, “Yes, and we make very nice yachts, too. What’s your point?” Because what earthly difference does it make to you when you’re priced out of that … Continue reading

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Sexual Abuse Complaints Afghan Abuse and Exploitation Still Common

More troubling than the prevalence of “illegal marriage of underage girls and the sexual abuse of young boys” is the difficulty officials have had in substantiating complaints of sexual violence. Despite an investigation by the Canadian military police into complaints … Continue reading

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TOP 10 WORST NEIGHBOURS

#10 – ROBERT PICTON There is not much worse then living near a pig farm. You have to experience the smell first hand, as no words can properly describe the foul stench to which you are exposed. Now imagine that … Continue reading

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USOC surprised at IOC’s complaints about network

he U.S. Olympic Committee’s venture into the TV business is irritating some international Olympic leaders — not exactly the reaction the Americans were expecting when they decided to create a network solely devoted to promoting the movement. “We firmly believe … Continue reading

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“Summer Strategies: Health Care and a Helping Hand from Second Career”

If you complaint about finding a new job this is something you can think about Canada is on the cusp of a major change. The first wave of our country’s aging baby boomers is about to turn 65. With this … Continue reading

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SAVING MONEY : How To Shop Wisely at the Supermarket !

Make a grocery shopping list, scour the edges of the supermarket for the healthiest, freshest foods and look for treats and snacks, too, especially from bulk-bin displays. Shopping for bargains and nutrition aren’t mutually exclusive, says Chris Wellington, a dietitian … Continue reading

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