QUEBEC CITY – With dozens of world leaders preparing to attend another Summit of the Americas on Friday, thousands of … Continue reading Thousands converge on Quebec as ‘People’s Summit’ gets underway
Karen Selick – National Post – As the barricades go up in Quebec City in anticipation of the Summit of … Continue reading Free speech, yes. Trespassing, No – When the police block off streets in Quebec, it will have nothing to do with the protesters’ message
Jonathon Gatehouse National Post – Most Canadians support free trade and want to see progress toward an Americas-wide agreement, according … Continue reading 54% favour Americas trade pact – Yet 46% are concerned that only big firms benefit: Post poll at advent of Quebec summit finds support for both negotiators and protesters
Luiza Chwialkowska National Post – Countries and individuals left out of globalization are those that have suffered the most, according … Continue reading Free trade alleviates poverty, study says – Introverted nations pay a heavy price
OTTAWA – A federal government MP is urging his party to make it clear which food on Canadian store shelves … Continue reading Liberal MP pushes caucus for GMO labels
This incredible wildlife sanctuary in Rosseau, Ontario wouldn't have been possible without its founder, Audrey Tourney. The orphaned, the sick, … Continue reading Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Victoria – The Information and Privacy Commissioner has ordered the B.C. government to release the locations of grizzly bear kills … Continue reading Grizzly hunt opponents win access to information
REGINA – Even though the provincial government knew most municipal water treatment plants weren't meeting water safety objectives, and that … Continue reading Water inspections got short shrift, official says
Saint John, NB – 'It's a bottomless money pit' Members of Common Council say they'll have a harder time trusting … Continue reading City council wants answers from Solid Waste Commission
St. John's – Energy Minister Lloyd Matthews says if INCO's experimental hydrometallurgy technology doesn't work, the company will be forced … Continue reading Government toughens stand on nickel smelter
Aquaculture is damaging the marine environment of British Columbia, and some practices may be illegal according to an independent inquiry … Continue reading B.C. fish farms damage environment, former judge finds
