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Fatal accident closes Highway 427 - Toronto

The Ontario Provincial Police closed Highway 427 following a fatal head-on collision between a southbound car and a northbound car that crossed the...

by Victor Biro in Canada on 06/02/2012

Sports

London Lightning defeats Oshawa Power in overtime - London

League leader London Lightning needed overtime to defeat the Oshawa Power during a regular season game in the National Basketball League of Canada....

by Mark Spowart in Canada on 05/02/2012

Sports

Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competition

Jean Anderson and his team won yet again at the Winter Carnival Ice Canoe race in Quebec City, in his 22nd victory as part of the Winter Carnival...

by Michel Emond in Canada on 05/02/2012

06/02/2012 - Fatal accident closes Highway 427 - Toronto - Canada - The Ontario Provincial Police closed...
05/02/2012 - London Lightning defeats Oshawa Power in overtime - London - Canada - League leader London Lightning needed...
05/02/2012 - Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competition - Canada - Jean Anderson and his team won yet...
05/02/2012 - Kurt Browning woos Kingston for Feb Fest 2012 - Canada - Canadian skater and world champion Kurt...
05/02/2012 - Three stabbed at Lithuanian Consulate - Toronto - Canada - Three people were stabbed at the...
04/02/2012 - Ice Hockey: Marlies beat Abbotsford Heat 5-2 - Canada - The Toronto Marlies American Hockey...
04/02/2012 - London Knights defeat St. Michaels Majors 5-2 - Canada - The London Knights remained atop of the...
04/02/2012 - Caterpillar closes 60 year old London Ontario factory - Canada - Caterpillar closed the Electro Motive...
04/02/2012 - Syrian Canadians commemorate 30th anniversary of Hama massacre - Canada - The Syrian Canadian Council organized a...
02/02/2012 - Toronto students protest for lower tuition fees - Canada - Students from University of Toronto,...

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The Ethiopian pavilion at the Mosaic festival - Regina

Arts & Entertainment

The Ethiopian pavilion at the Mosaic festival - Regina

One of the most anticipated events in Regina was the annual three day Mosaic festival. It featured numerous pavilions presenting the cultures of people from nations around the world. C...
by Ethiopiawi Zega, on 4th of June 2011
Three stabbed at Lithuanian Consulate - Toronto

Society

Three stabbed at Lithuanian Consulate - Toronto

Three people were stabbed at the Lithuania House banquet facility adjoining the Lithuanian Consular offices. The altercation broke out at a birthday party being hosted at the facility. ...
by Victor Biro, on 5th of February 2012
Fatal accident closes Highway 427 - Toronto

Society

Fatal accident closes Highway 427 - Toronto

The Ontario Provincial Police closed Highway 427 following a fatal head-on collision between a southbound car and a northbound car that crossed the centre median. Canada. 6th February 2...
by Victor Biro, on 6th of February 2012
Kurt Browning woos Kingston for Feb Fest 2012

Sports

Kurt Browning woos Kingston for Feb Fest 2012

Canadian skater and world champion Kurt Browning made a special appearance at Kingston's Annual Feb Fest. Jeffrey Buttle was expected to skate for the event but hurt himself befor...
by Eric Healey, on 5th of February 2012
Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competition

Sports

Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competiti...

Jean Anderson and his team won yet again at the Winter Carnival Ice Canoe race in Quebec City, in his 22nd victory as part of the Winter Carnival competition, and his overall 70th victo...
by Michel Emond, on 5th of February 2012
Ice Hockey: Marlies beat Abbotsford Heat 5-2

Sports

Ice Hockey: Marlies beat Abbotsford Heat 5-2

The Toronto Marlies American Hockey League (AHL) beat the Abbotsford Heat in an exciting game that finished with a score 5 to 2. Toronto, Canada. 4th February 2012
by Victor Biro, on 4th of February 2012
London Lightning defeats Oshawa Power in overtime - London

Sports

London Lightning defeats Oshawa Power in overtime - Lon...

League leader London Lightning needed overtime to defeat the Oshawa Power during a regular season game in the National Basketball League of Canada. 5th February 2012
by Mark Spowart, on 5th of February 2012
London Knights defeat St. Michaels Majors 5-2

Sports

London Knights defeat St. Michaels Majors 5-2

The London Knights remained atop of the Canadian Hockey League standings after defeating the Mississauga St. Michaels Majors by a score of 5-2 at the John Labatt Centre. London, Ontario...
by Mark Spowart, on 4th of February 2012
Caterpillar closes 60 year old London Ontario factory

Business

Caterpillar closes 60 year old London Ontario factory

Caterpillar closed the Electro Motive factory five weeks after locking out its 450 workers. The company is moving the jobs to Muncie Indiana where workers will earn less than half than ...
by Mark Spowart, on 4th of February 2012
Syrian Canadians commemorate 30th anniversary of Hama massacre

Politics

Syrian Canadians commemorate 30th anniversary of Hama m...

The Syrian Canadian Council organized a protest in front of the Old City Hall in Toronto to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the massacre in Hama, Syria in 1982. Toronto, Canada. 4t...
by Maria Marks, on 4th of February 2012
Toronto students protest for lower tuition fees

Society

Toronto students protest for lower tuition fees

Students from University of Toronto, and other schools, take part in a National Day of Action to rally for lower tuition fees and to defend public education. Canada. 2nd February 2012
by Sarah Loretta, on 2nd of February 2012
Canadian Auto Workers Union members in ElectroMotive Diesel Blockade

Business

Canadian Auto Workers Union members in ElectroMotive Di...

Members of the Canadian Auto Workers Union kept a watch over an assembled but yet to be painted locomotive manufactured at ElectroMotive after workers were locked out from the company a...
by Mark Spowart, on 30th of January 2012
Ice canoe season returns to Quebec

Sports

Ice canoe season returns to Quebec

The debut of the ice canoe season once again saw Jean Anderson and his team Chateau Frontenac/Le Soleil the returning champions, on the podium in first place. Charlevoix, Canada. 28th J...
by Michel Emond, on 28th of January 2012
OHL - London Knights VS Windsor Spitfires

Sports

OHL - London Knights VS Windsor Spitfires

The London Knights host the Windsor Spitfires in a regular season Ontario Hockey League game at the John Labatt Centre. London defeated Windsor by a score of 5-2 to remain in first pla...
by Mark Spowart, on 27th of January 2012
The First Occupy Toronto St. James Camp

Politics

The First Occupy Toronto St. James Camp

Before the eviction, the Occupy Toronto St. James camp was located on King St East between Jarvis and Church and was place for protest. Canada. 25th January 2012. It has now been reloca...
by Sarah Loretta, on 25th of October 2011
Toronto's taggers practice in the back alleys

Our World

Toronto's taggers practice in the back alleys

Toronto's garage doors and back alleys feature unique graffiti and tagging in an attempt to develop street art. Canada. 25th October 2011
by Sarah Loretta, on 25th of October 2011
Occupy Toronto Osgoode Camp

Politics

Occupy Toronto Osgoode Camp

Members of the Occupy Toronto movement who are protesting against corporate greed and corruption, have set up a temporary camp near to the City Hall. Canada. 26th January 2012
by Sarah Loretta, on 26th of January 2012
Free Tibet Protest at the Toronto Chinese Consulate

Politics

Free Tibet Protest at the Toronto Chinese Consulate

Tibetans protest outside of the Toronto Chinese Consulate to bring awareness to self-immolations. Canada. 26th January 2012
by Sarah Loretta, on 26th of January 2012
In pictures: A winter day in Toronto

Our World

In pictures: A winter day in Toronto

Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. 3rd December 2011
by Sarah Loretta, on 26th of January 2012
Egyptian Canadians Protest in front of U.S. Consulate - Toronto

Politics

Egyptian Canadians Protest in front of U.S. Consulate -...

On the first anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution, Egyptian Canadians for Democracy staged a 'die-in' in front of the U.S. Consulate protesting against alleged U.S. support ...
by Maria Marks, on 25th of January 2012

Reporters

Whiteboard

Hello Team, I have just

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 14:47.
Hello Team,
I have just launched the Winter Olympics Page
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Saturday, November 28

Submitted by Richard Prudhomme on Thu, 26/11/2009 - 21:57.

Saturday, November 28
Quebec
Montreal - 7 p.m., Places des Vestiges on the Quays of the Old Port,
across from Jacques-Cartier Pier

About the Holiday Train:

The Holiday Train is a freight train covered in more than 200,000 bright lights. At 140 stops across Canada and United States, Canadian Pacific provides a box car stage, a line up of great musical talent and a corporate contribution to the local food bank. Food banks provide collection bins for non-perishable food. Communities, in turn, donate food and funds, all of which stays in the community. The Holiday Train has raised $4 million and 2 million pounds of food. Full schedules and background information are available at www.cpr.ca by clicking on the Holiday Train

Thank you for the update

Submitted by Wais B on Thu, 22/10/2009 - 14:36.

Thank you for the update Richard.

George Bush in

Submitted by Richard Prudhomme on Thu, 22/10/2009 - 02:03.

George Bush in Montreal

THURSDAY, October 22, 11am-1pm
In front of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel,
900 René-Levesque Boulevard

“A Conversation with George W. Bush”: Montreal’s Chamber of Commerce is paying $100,000 for the former US President to share the “highlights” of his presidency. Who’s paying $400 each to hear him brag for 40 minutes?

Media Advisory - Hudson's Bay

Submitted by Alex Ratson on Wed, 30/09/2009 - 23:51.

Media Advisory - Hudson's Bay Company to unveil 2010 Canadian Olympic Team Retail Apparel at grand opening of Olympic Superstore
More info at: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2009/30/c2152.html