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Aug 14, 2011

AFRICA News, Aug 14, 2011


World Cup hangover for South African hotels
The Independent
The Tourism Business Index, an industry barometer prepared by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, registered at 74.5 in the second quarter. A normal reading is 100, and the industry had expected a 94. "The latest TBI results are certainly a ...
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Fish Carries Flag for US And Faces Djokovic
New York Times
For David Nainkin, Fish's South African-born coach, this summer in general and this tournament in particular represent the culmination of a two-year transformation project. In 2009, Fish weighed 203 pounds, heavy by tennis standards. ...
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Vital signs strong for MTMC finances
The Daily News Journal
The latest report covers fiscal year 2010, which runs from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. The 2010-11 report isn't slated to be filed until this November. According to the most recent filing, salaries, other compensation and employee benefits at MTMC ...
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I could have become Michele Bachmann.
CNN (blog)
Reading a recent Bachmann profile in The New Yorker felt like attending an awkward cocktail party with former best friends whom I now stalk on the internet but haven't spoken to in years. The story describes Bachmann's influences - including figures ...
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New interactive Bronze Age area opened at National Museum of Archaeology
Malta Independent Online
Bronze Age man came to Malta mostly by boat and mainly from Sicily but also from North Africaafter the previous inhabitants of Malta, the temple builders, disappeared. Artefacts have been found that have been identified as coming from abroad. ...
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350 migrants arrive at Lampedusa
Times of Malta
Thousands of people, mainly migrant workers from elsewhere in Africa or refugees from conflict in the region, have fled Libya for Lampedusa in recent months. The island is Italy's southernmost point and a major migration hub. ...
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Candice Swanepoel Bikini Photos: Sexy Victoria's Secret Angel Is Gorgeous in Pink
Gather Celebs News Channel
This week, the blonde, South African bombshell bared her svelte figure during a photo shoot on the beach, modeling the latest and greatest VC swimsuits. Earlier this year, some expressed concern that Candice might be getting too thin, even speculating ...
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Why boycott Israel?
Aljazeera.net
It certainly was the case in South Africa. I don't think anyone had the temerity to suggest, during the anti-apartheid struggle in that country, that the existence of a full-throttle anti-imperialist movement would be the precondition for supporting ...
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Postal service, long a gateway to middle class, is facing major job cuts
Washington Post
The proposed cuts are the latest knock against a set of federal jobs that were once a trusted gateway to middle-class stability for families like Briscoe's. Across the nation, the postal service workforce has long reflected the makeup of America. ...
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Rioters alien to poverty
NTNews.com.au
Yet in Africa, where mothers are sitting in the dirt holding their emaciated, dying kids, we see people behaving with stoicism and dignity as they confront the most harrowing hardship imaginable? On the social media website Twitter there is a hash tag ...
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Lacking of buying, selling pressures durum prices
Bismarck Farm & Ranch Guide
“They're also finishing harvest in North Africa and production there could be the second highest on record,” she continued. “There were a few quality issues there as well, but imports there will also likely be down.” Production is also expected to be ...
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Flash Mobs in Philadelphia: Sorry PC America, They are a Racial Thing
Philly2Philly.com
Thankfully, due to a growing number of African- Americans fed up with this senseless violence involving black youths, the PC media is now forced to properly report these incidents. Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia (who happens to be ...
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Rival codes wouldn't be so tolerant with Carney
Sydney Morning Herald
The Roosters face an agonising decision over whether to axe Carney over his latestindiscretion or to continue to work with the troubled playmaker amid speculation South Sydney and Penrith are ready to pounce should he be cut. Carney and Nate Myles and...
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Sydney Morning Herald
The Homefront War: Financial Terrorism in America
Pacific Free Press
Last year, in my analysis, extrapolating data from 2008 National Academy of Science findings, I estimated that the number of Americans living in poverty in 2009 was at least 52 million. Recently, the National Academy of Science released their latest ...
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When anti-Mthwakazism is disguised as attacks on Welshman Ncube
Bulawayo24
The latest personalized attacks on Welshman Ncube is just Shonaists expressing frustration at uMthwakazi, through Welshman Ncube, for refusing to grasp the simple 'fact' that Zimbabwe is a structurally Shonaist political system which cannot and will ...
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The 'must-have' generation
Malta Independent Online
They could do with some straight talking, like that doled out by Michael A. Nutter (don't be deceived by his surname) the Mayor of Philadelphia in the US, who after a recent spate of “flash mob” attacks by African-American youths had this to say, ...
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GOP challengers, blogger taking early aim at Hillsborough Commissioner Kevin ...
Tampabay.com (blog)
Naffe, who is African-American, filed a discrimination lawsuit against the party and campaign, saying she was let go for complaining she was used mainly for race-based outreach. The case was settled out of court. About her blog post on Beckner, ...
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This stirring of old tensions is reprehensible - Buthelezi
Politicsweb
The NFP's Zanele Cele has likewise said, "Painful as it is, (we) must have faith in the South AfricanPolice Force that arrests will be imminent soon." I agree that we must leave the pursuit of justice in the hands of the justice system. ...
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Beale inspires Wallabies' win over Boks
Yahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog)
By Darren Walton, AAP August 14, 2011, 6:39 pm Kurtley Beale emerged as a hero once again in South Africa, dragging himself out of his sick bed to inspire Australia to a memorable rugby Test victory in Durban. Proud coach Robbie Deans revealed ...
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Poz Politics ... in the Face of Armageddon
TheBody.com
Reading through African Services Committee's latest annual report, the stories of many HIV-positive immigrants who still seek protection and better lives in the US against all the odds they faced in their home countries strengthened my belief in the ...
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Tom Walsh: Action-based business education
Detroit Free Press
Hire a chief development officer from Cornell and appoint five new associate deans -- all from UM faculty -- to drive initiatives ranging from fund-raising and alumni relations to a stronger UM presence in India, Africa and other emerging economies. ...
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Riots threaten Britain's image ahead of Olympics
Bangkok Post
European governments warned their citizens visiting Britain to avoid crowds, while South Africa advised its nationals against all non-essential travel to the country, as if Britain had become the world's latest warzone. It is hard to believe that it ...
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Bangkok Post
Xaalada Gaalkacayo iyo Qaraxii Xalay ka dhacay | Gedoonline
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August 14, 2011 | Filed under: Latest News | Posted by: wararka. Gaalkacyo-(GMN) Waxaa Maanta Mgaalada Gaalkaco ee Xarunta gobbalka Mudug ka soconayo howlgalo aad u balaaran oo ay wadaan ciidamada Amaanka ee Maamulka Puntland kadib ...
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AfriMoney.com | NATO Airstrikes Hit Northwestern Libya
By Pan-African News Wire
Cruise missiles being launched in the Mediterranean against the North African state of Libya. There have been over 40 people killed and many more injured by the U.S. and European military bombings., a photo by Pan-African News Wire File Photos on Flickr. ... I've had many recent trips to the post office, tracing lost dusty packages, new keys, dividend cheques and other mail which 85% of which are bills & statements, and 10% are marketing … [Read More...] ...
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CANADA News, Aug 14, 2011


Joseph happy to suit up for Team Canada
Toronto Sun
By Ryan Wolstat ,Toronto Sun Cory Joseph (left) jumped at the chance to play for Team Canadawhile former teammate Tristan Thompson has turned down the national team invite. (AFP) Getting NBAers to suit up for Canada has long been an issue, ...
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Canada Finance Minister:Will Use Fiscal Stimulus If Economy Contracts
Wall Street Journal
By Caroline Van Hasselt Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRE TORONTO (Dow Jones)--Canada Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Saturday that the Canadian government would use fiscal stimulus if the economy slips into a recession, something that he's not anticipating. ...
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Canada extends sanctions against Syria
The Associated Press
TORONTO (AP) — Canada has broadened economic sanctions imposed against Syria over its continuing violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, Canada's foreign affairs minister said Saturday. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said Canada is ...
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Canada wins Universiade basketball opener
Montreal Gazette
SHENZHEN, China — Cole Hobin of Ashton, Ont., recorded a double-double Saturday as Canadaopened its men's basketball schedule with an 85-75 overtime victory against Turkey on the first full day of competition at the 26th Summer Universiade. ...
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Big Brother wants to silence us
Toronto Sun
By Ezra Levant ,QMI Agency A few months ago, the great Krista Erickson, host of a show calledCanada Live on the new Sun News Network, interviewed a Montreal artist named Margie Gillis. Instead of just telling Gillis how awesome she is, Erickson asked ...
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Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Toronto Sun
And on the opener of a two-night stand at Toronto's Air Canada Centre, Spears was quick and to the point during an 85-minute whirlwind of props, costumes and dance-house beats. Following a video of an elusive, gun-wielding Spears being placed in a cop ...
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No quit in Canada: Hlinka champs again
CBC.ca (blog)
But since the defeat, Canada is a changed team. The Canucks have gelled as a group, playing intense "in your face" hockey. On Saturday they stormed all the way back to the top, winning the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament for the fourth straight year ...
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CBC.ca (blog)
U.S. economic woes likely to cross border
Tampabay.com
By Jim Fox, Times Correspondent Economists say Canada will be unable to escape the shadow of its massive trading partner and neighbor to the south in any world economic upheaval. In a "misery-loves-company" scenario, BMO Financial Group has positioned ...
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Canada works to diversify trade relationships
Toronto Sun
Analysts say these moves signal Canada is making a concerted effort to strengthen and diversify its trade relationships with other parts of the world, especially during a period of economic turbulence in the US and in Europe. ...
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Canada's top judge appeals for increased legal access
CTV.ca
Speaking at a conference of the Canadian Bar Association, Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin said Canada recently placed ninth out of 12 western European and North American countries in an index on access to justice. ...
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Canada's reining Olympian: Ian Millar sets sights on competing in world record ...
Yahoo! Sports
Believe it or not, Millar, who is on the road more than 30 weeks a year, turns 65 in January and will begin to see Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan cheques landing in his Millar Brooke Farm mailbox. There's no stopping the upbeat and fit Millar ...
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Van der Merwe leads Canada to win over United States
TSN
DENVER -- DTH van der Merwe led Canada's men's rugby team to its second straight win over the United States with a 27-7 victory on Saturday night. Van der Merwe dominated the game, but the opening score of the match stood out. The Canadian centre made ...
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U.S. drops another one to Canada
Universal Sports (blog)
The USA Eagles lost 27-7 against Canada in front of a sold out crowd at Infinity Park on Saturday. Despite plenty of possession and territory, it was through USA errors that allowed Canada to run in three tries during the match. ...
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The Miss and the former Madam
Toronto Sun
By Jenny Yuen ,Toronto Sun Tania Fiolleau, former brothel madam and Tara Teng, Miss Canada in Langley, BC. a municipality in the Greater Vancouver area, Aug 9, 2011. Miss Canada and the former brothel madam are teaming up for a Canada-wide tour Ignite ...
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Young Islanders making their marks at Canada Summer Games
Victoria Times Colonist
And he's making sure it rubs off on the next generation as the Rutledge-coached BC eight captured gold Saturday at the 2011 Canada Summer Games in Kamloops. Islanders in the winning crew were Lance Bai of Victoria, Sean Carnduff of Central Saanich and ...
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Stretching your beer dollars
Toronto Sun
Great Western's Brewhouse Pilsner could be the best deal in Western Canada, being nearly a third less expensive than similar products from much larger breweries. (Supplied) In terms of value for money, you'd be hard pressed to find a better value for ...
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SlutWalk DC Draws Thousands
W*USA 9
The SLUTWALK protest was similar to one in Canada after a police officer questioned the clothing choice of a rape vicitm, implying she had contributed to the attack. "Some people hold this belief that a woman should expect consequences according to her ...
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Wongs hold big 'family' reunion
CBC.ca
Beginning of Story Content Toronto is hosting a family reunion for the record books — the Wongs' National Convention, with more than 12-hundred people named Wong arriving by the busload from across Canada and the United States, even as far away as ...
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T&T win Canada T20 Festival
Trinidad & Tobago Express
By Roger Seepersad Trinidad and Tobago were crowned champions of the Etihad Summer Twenty20 Festival in Canada yesterday after defeating the hosts by seven wickets in the final match at Maple Leaf Ground in King City. Opener Adrian Barath led the ...
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ANDREW FRANCIS WALLACE/TORONTO STAR
Toronto Star
Britney Spears performs the first of two Toronto performances on her Femme Fatale tour at the AirCanada Centre on Saturday night. Photos: Star readers design... Star readers have submitted these ideas for the Blue Jays new uniform. ...
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Canucks swinging along
Winnipeg Free Press
It's a Team Canada party with a heavy dose of Kent State in the final group at the Canadian Men's Amateur today at Niakwa Country Club. Dundas, Ont.'s Mackenzie Hughes had a two-shot lead dumped in his lap to end Saturday's bizarre Round 3. ...
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Siddiqui: Petro-Canada cozying up to Syrian killers
Toronto Star
Curiously, his announcement came just after Petro-Canada secured exploration rights to 10400 square kilometres in Syria. The company has a $1 billion gas project there since last year. When it won the oil and gas rights in May, it declined comment on ...
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Human trafficking: 'If you don't see it in your own city, you're just not ...
The Province
By Sarah Douziech, The Province August 13, 2011 10:01 PM Miss Canada 2011 Tara Teng, 22, is a major anti-human trafficking activist and was on site at the Salvation Army Headquarters in Burnaby on Friday, August 12, 2011 shooting a segment of a ...
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Canada stuffs Turkey in men's volleyball
Vancouver Sun
PARNU, Estonia — Victoria's Fred Winters collected 11 points to pace Canada to a 27-25, 25-12, 25-18 victory over Turkey at the Parnu international men's volleyball tournament on Saturday.Canada, ranked No. 22 in the world, improved to 2-0. ...
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The Miracle of Love World Tour Kicks Off In Toronto Canada
PR Web (press release)
John Quincy Adams The Miracle of Love World Tour, with Al Diaz, Kicks Off In TorontoCanada 8/20. With recent rioting happening in many nations around the world, such as in London, finding positive outlook is sometimes not easy. ...
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PR Web (press release)
Libyans' claims spike over six months
Vancouver Sun
By Tobi Cohen, Postmedia News August 13, 2011 A pair of Libyan diplomats facing expulsion fromCanada aren't the only people from the turbulent North African nation to claim refugee status in recent months. Figures show Canada's Immigration and Refugee ...
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Mother, 2 children die in Canada home fire
UPI.com
ALEXANDRIA, Ontario, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Police say that a Canadian mother and two of her young children were killed in a fire in their Ontario home. Sarah Cholette, 22, her 3-year-old daughter Chloe and her 9-month-old son Jacob died in the fire in ...
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Safeway dip recalled over Listeria
CBC.ca
Beginning of Story Content The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and CanadaSafeway are warning the public about a dip that may be contaminated with Listeria. Safeway initiated a voluntary recall of the affected products, which are the Signature Cafe ...
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CBC.ca
An Overview of Finance for Canada Self-Storage: Deals, Rates and More
Inside Self-Storage
North of the border, the major banks in Canada, known as the Big Six (Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, National Bank of Canada), continue to remain relatively stable ...
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Canadian bishops launch website on new Roman Missal translation ...
The Canadian bishops' conference announced the launch of a new website aimed at educating the country's faithful on changes to the Roman Missal.
CNA Daily News
Canada to extend sanctions on Syria | Canada | News | Winnipeg Sun
The Canadian government announced Saturday it will expand its existing sanctions on Syria.
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TORONTO (CANADA) OfficialWire News Bureau. Canada has broadened economic sanctions imposed against Syria over its continuing violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said Saturday that Canada is ...
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Sun News: in bed with separatists and radical lefties | BlogsCanada.ca
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There's former PQ minister Joseph Facal and Richard Martineau, who also hosts a show on Quebecor's LCN all-news network. Hell, even former premier Bernard Landry, the man who once compared the Canadian flag to a “red rag,” once wrote ...
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New stimulus seen if recession hits Canada: Finance minister ...
By Reuters: Business News
Originally Published By: Reuters: Business News Read the Original Article Here. TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada would consider fresh stimulus for its economy if it slipped into recession, its finance minister said on Saturday, ...
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Bryans Close On Fourth Canada Title - ATPWorldTour.com
By ATP Staff
World No. 1 duo Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan advanced to their ninth tour-level final of the season on Saturday in Montreal as they dismissed Tomas Berdych and Florian Mayer 6-2, 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup.
Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News
Infant stabbed in Calgary | Canada | News | London Free Press
Police are investigating the stabbing of an infant in a quiet southeast community Saturday morning.
London Free Press
Royal Bank of Canada (USA) Generated Net ... - World Wide Market News
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Royal Bank of Canada (USA) (NYSE:RY) witnessed volume of 1.18 million shares during last trade however it holds an average trading capacity of 964846 shares. RY shares opened at $52.49 reached intraday low of $51.20 and went -0.50% down ...
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Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert duet in Canada
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Mother, 2 children die in Canada home fire | Herald de Paris
By Wire News Sources
Mother, 2 children die in Canada home fire. By Wire News Sources on August 13, 2011. ALEXANDRIA, Ontario, Aug. 13 (UPI) — Police say that a Canadian mother and two of her young children were killed in a fire in their Ontario home. ...
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Wanted: Canadian China Alumni | The Mark
By Joanna Wong
It's time to get serious about mobilizing our vast cultural capital.
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Modern Monetary Theory: What it means for Canada | rabble.ca
By Progressive Economics Forum
The Progressive Economics Forum aims to promote the development of a progressive economics community in Canada. The PEF brings together over 125 progressive economists, working in universities, the labour movement and activist research ...
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Bacon recall in Canada: 190 tons | Health, Medical, and Science ...
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Bacon recall in Canada: 190 tons. Posted on August 13, 2011 by Stone Hearth News. WASHINGTON, August 12, 2011 – Aliments Prince, S.E.C., an establishment from Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 380000 pounds of diced bacon ...
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Engine Work Good News for Windsor | Canadian Auto Workers | CAW
Block machining for Ford's 5.0 litre engine program will get underway at the Essex Engine plant later this year along with the retooling of another ...
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CANOE Travel - News - Air Canada makes deal with flight attendants
“We believe this is the best agreement we could get in the current context,” said Jeffrey Taylor, president of the Air Canada Component of CUPE, in a news ...
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Canadian Immigration Minister wishes for a peaceful Ramadan ...
Canada has long been home to many Muslim immigrants. According to the 2006 Census, there were close to 1 million Muslims living in Canada. ...
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Inside Canada.com. This undated image provided by the Island County Sheriff's Office in Washington state shows Colton Harris ...
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News Canada - Shopping for a rewarding career?
(NC)—For many university and college students, retail is often a popular choice for summer or part time employment. However, upon receiving their diplomas ...
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