The casket of Canadian soldier, corporal Jonathan Couturier, is carried into the church before his funeral in Shannon, Oct. 1, 2009. Couturier died when an improvised explosive device detonated near his armored vehicle in the southwest of Kandahar City, Afghanistan on Sept. 17, 2009. (Mathieu Belanger/Reuters)
Why Stephen Harper prefers US news
Questions over Canada’s role in the Afghanistan war and unflattering polls have the prime minister eyeing the exits.
TORONTO, Canada — Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper doesn’t hide his preference for American media. His performance in the past several months made that clear enough — giving interviews to as many U.S. television networks that would have him while practically starving the ones back home.
Last week, while speaking to a business audience in Toronto, Harper stated...
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If the Libyan leader had pitched his tent in Newfoundland as planned last week, he and his shenanigans would have fit right in.
Old Quebec separatist tensions die hard
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A TIFF over Israel
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Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF, is reeling with controversy over allegations of propaganda for Israel
A collision of consequence
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In the poshest part of Toronto, a fatal traffic accident lays bare the power of privilege.
Canadian decision riles South Africans
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Black and white South Africans outraged at Canadian decision to grant man refugee status because he is white.
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A new DNA test offers commercial applications including correctly labeling fish and helping air safety investigators.
'Three Amigos Summit' highlights split on trade
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Post photo-op smiles, North American leaders resume tough stance on trade.
Did Harper stuff Jesus in his pocket?
James Baxter - Canada - July 16, 2009 16:58 ET
Debate rages over what the Canadian Prime Minister did with the Eucharist.
Taking part in the Iranian protests from afar
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Cartoonist Nikahang Kowsar weighs in on the events in his home country from Toronto.
History repeating itself?
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On whales, drinking water and the Great Lakes
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A World of Trouble, the sequel
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The real "special relationship"
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Global Blogs:
Time To Connect The Dots
Far and Wide - Canada - November 7, 2009 08:55 ET
The first step in defeating a government, undermine their credibility. The notion of an out of control Conservative Party, showing complete disregard for taxpayer money, is something that will resonate, particularly if examples are PLENTIFUL. If I could offer one piece of...
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A BCer In Toronto - Canada - November 6, 2009 10:00 ET
There's been a number of stories about the Conservative government and its principles that, taken in isolation, are telling but don't really amount to much. But when you look at all these stories in aggregate, however, a picture certainly begins to emerge about the style and...
Metallica Concert In Ottawa
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How to release frustrations after a hard day at work? Head to a heavy metal concert! You hadn’t pictured me as a metalhead, had you? Well, I’m not usually into heavy metal but I love Metallica. I had heard the band was great live and I couldn’t wait to attend...
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