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NATO meetings set to wrap with outline on future of Afghan mission
The latest meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization wraps up today with what's expected to be an outline on the future of international involvement in Afghanistan.
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Barking mad for a tree: Canadian mother who is in love with an Oak flies 7,000 miles every year so she can be with it 'Some trees will not give you the time of day', but this one is her 'soulmate' says besotted Val Theroux, 64 A retired nurse has made a 7,000 mile pilgrimage from Canada to England for the last five years just to visit a tree.
With Keystone and Gateway in political limbo, pipeline advocates turn to Canada's East Coast
Jumbos. Steelies. Crystals. Peewees. At a time when more and more kids are plugged into iPods and portable gaming devices, marbles are making a comeback at some Edmonton elementary schools.
People of a Feather, written and directed by Vancouver-based ecologist Joel Heath, won best feature film and best science communication film.
Glace Bay tribute to WW I hero restored after accident
A tribute to a fallen World War One soldier in Glace Bay, N.S. has been restored to its original condition after being smashed into pieces in December.
Prince Charles visit to Canada: Once swooned over and scorned, the...
B.C. tech sector companies ranked by number of employees in B.C. in 2012. Source: Business in Vancouver magazine.
Slash recruits Canadians for band; doesn't expect Velvet Revolver reunion
Given his experience playing with some of the biggest names in rock, you have to figure legendary guitarist Slash is a pretty good judge of talent by now.
Royal tour of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla to honour service by Canadians
When Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrive Sunday in Canada to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the visit will also be a chance to celebrate how Canadians are serving their communities.
Canada, U.S. tuna treaty dispute grows testy ahead of talks
The Canadian government has raised the ire of American tuna fishermen by cutting off their Canadian port privileges just as exploratory talks are set to start over the lucrative Canada-U.S. albacore fishery.
NATO summit: Pressure on Canada to keep funding Afghanistan defence
Canada's long-term involvement in Afghanistan will be centre-stage when Prime Minister Stephen Harper sits down with leaders from 60 countries for the NATO summit in Chicago.
UN envoy blasts poverty in Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservative cabinet fairly erupted in indignation this past week as Canada took a knock from a United Nations envoy for turning a blind eye to the poverty, inequality and, yes, the hunger in our midst.
Yard sale season kicks off with Health Canada warning
Victoria Day weekend may be the unofficial start to the yard sale season, but Health Canada is warning bargain hunters to avoid some products.
Glad to become Canadian in Greater Victoria
Megan Bott, 12, looks forward to one day voting in an election, now that she is a newly minted Canadian citizen.
Go RVing Canada Announces Excellent RV Show Attendance for 2012
Go RVing Canada is kicking off the May long weekend by announcing another successful RV Show season for the RV industry.
G8 leaders discuss Afghanistan, European crisis, other global issues at Camp David
G8 leaders were set to delve into the future of Afghanistan and Europe's fiscal woes today at this storied presidential retreat during what's been dubbed the Camp David summit.
From rags to the Rideau: politicians share stories of their lousiest jobs
What's harder than being immigration minister? Waiting tables, says Jason Kenney.
Mayors target efficiency, not new pots of cash
B.C. mayors are demanding a new deal with senior governments to address the growing financial squeeze on their cities, but they deny they have their hands out for any new streams of cash.
Harper government funded study arguing Canada suffers from 'Dutch Disease'
"At the time, they were interested in knowing about the issue," he said Friday in an interview, noting the final paper was subject to a "very deep external refereeing process." OTTAWA, Ont.
The 'May Two-Four' long weekend is as distinctively Canadian as the two-four with which it is often celebrated An unusually posed photograph of Victoria and Albert done in 1854, 14 years after their marriage.
Supreme Court loses third veteran judge in a year with Justice Marie Deschamps' departure
Justice Marie Deschamps is retiring from the Supreme Court of Canada, leaving Prime Minister Stephen Harper to fill a third court vacancy in less than a year.
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