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Ethan Hawke joins fight to protect Gulf of St. Lawrence from oil and gas drilling

by Contributor on 24 Nov 2011
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Ethan Hawke joins fight to protect Gulf of St. Lawrence from oil and gas drilling

The battle to protect the Gulf of St. Lawrence from oil and gas development received a major boost this week when American actor, writer and director Ethan Hawke benevolently lent his support to the cause.

Hawke, a landowner along the Gulf in Nova Scotia, was approached by coastal landowners, fishermen, Mi’kmaq leaders and concerned citizens who felt their voices were not being heard.

Wake up and listen to Occupiers

by Murray Dobbin on 23 Nov 2011
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Wake up and listen to Occupiers

The amazingly resilient Occupy phenomenon is running up against the same ugly reality that so many social movements have encountered over the past 20 years: There is a world of difference between influence and power.

 

Hemp farmers receive investment to heighten exports

by Contributor on 21 Nov 2011
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Hemp farmers receive investment to heighten exports

Canadian hemp producers could benefit from a boost to their marketing brand abroad with the support of the Government of Canada.

An investment of more than $55,000 was made by the federal government to the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) as it kicks off its national convention in Winnipeg.

With this investment, the CHTA will promote Canadian hemp to international markets. This will include placing the Canada Brand and new CHTA logo on promotional materials as well as a trade show booth.

Go West young person: the nation’s immigrants set sights on Western Canada

by Contributor on 20 Nov 2011
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Go West young person: the nation’s immigrants set sights on Western Canada

The booming economies of the West are drawing more immigrants than the traditional landing spot of Eastern Canada, reports the CBC.

Experts are saying that only a decade ago, Ontario took in the lion's share of Canada's immigrants, with half going to Toronto and 60 per cent to Ontario as a whole.

But only 42 per cent of all immigrants went to Ontario last year, statistics show.

At the same time, immigration to Western Canada has surged, especially in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

From Gustafsen Lake to Fish Lake: No place for violent stand-offs in era of youtube and facebook

by Damien Gillis on 20 Nov 2011
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From Gustafsen Lake to Fish Lake: No place for violent stand-offs in era of youtube and facebook

Picture this: It's 2012 and you live half way around the world - let's say, Sydney, Australia.

You open up your Facebook page to find a new viral youtube video out of BC, shared on your wall just moments ago by a friend in Canada.

With a click of the mouse you find yourself watching footage of heavily armed mounties in riot gear advancing on a dirt road blockade - made up of indigenous peoples and a varied band of supporters.

Canada: Peace, order, good government...and violence?

by Rafe Mair on 20 Nov 2011
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Canada: Peace, order, good government...and violence?

Let me explain the title to this article. Canada’s overriding mission, according to its constitution. is “Peace, Order and Good Government”, yet I see violence ahead and It’s all about the Tar Sands in Alberta, the worst polluting project in the world, and proposed pipelines from them to the British Columbia ports of Kitimat and Vancouver.
 
As an inseparable companion is the Keystone XL pipeline from the Tar Sands to Houston, Texas.
 
Sniffing anxiously around is China which has $75 BILLION invested in the oil pit.
 

Sexual harassment claims top issue for new RCMP head

by Contributor on 15 Nov 2011
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Vic Toews

Reports of RCMP officers enduring years of sexual harassment on the job has consumed the nation’s Public Safety minister’s days, reports Meagan Fitzpatrick of the CBC.

On Monday Toews said is concerned about allegations of sexual harassment made by RCMP officers and will be talking to the new head of the RCMP on it.

For several days CBC News has been reporting about people who have experienced years of sexual harassment on the job in the RCMP.

Canada's Environment minister declares polar bear species of concern

by Contributor on 10 Nov 2011
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Canada's Environment minister declares polar bear species of concern

Canada's Environment Minister has declared the polar bear as a species of special concern under the Species at Risk Act.

"Canada is home to two-thirds of the world's polar bear population and we have a unique conservation responsibility to effectively care for them," said Peter Kent.

“Listing the polar bear under the Species at Risk Act represents an important contribution to protecting our environment and the animals that live in it."

Stephen Harper’s social engineering

by Murray Dobbin on 09 Nov 2011
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Stephen Harper’s social engineering

The Harper government’s announcement that it will change the laws regarding capital gains taxes to encourage more charitable giving strikes an ominous note for the country’s political culture. Harper is mimicking the Conservatives in Britain who are trying to pull the same trick with what they call the Big Society initiative promoting the provision of social services through increased private giving. Both efforts smack of social engineering from the right.

When Harper stated that he we would not recognize the country after he was through, this is what he was talking about.

LETTER: Say 'no' to Harper tough-on-crime law

by Contributor on 07 Nov 2011
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LETTER: Say 'no' to Harper tough-on-crime law

Dear editor,

In days, the Harper government will try to push through a crime law that could drastically raise our taxes and dole out harsher punishments for pot smokers than pedophiles -- but Quebec and Ontario have refused to pay for the bad law.

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