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November 2009 Archives


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Keddy: Inglorious Basterd

Nova Scotia MP and Christmas tree-lot owner Gerald Keddy got himself into trouble on Monday by referring to some... + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 30

1842 - Maria Hannah Norris born in Canso, Nova Scotia. Miss Norris served as a missionary in Burma in 1869, but did... + Read More
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Torture Mix-Up

The Conservatives finally understand why everyone is up in arms about allegations made by Richard Colvin to the... + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 27

1645 - First violin played in New France. Because nothing says 'nation-building' like squawking catgut. + Read More
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Polanski on Bail Nov 26

Director Roman Polanski has been granted $ 4.5 million (U.S.) bail by the Swiss authorities... + Read More
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Forgery Ring Smackdown Nov 26

Police raids in Montreal this week focussed on busting up passport forging labs. Three daycare centres were included in the raids... + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 26

1873 - Abigail Becker single-handedly rescues eight men from the schooner 'Conductor' during a storm in Lake Erie. + Read More
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Kid's Letters to Rick Norlock

Last year, Ontario Conservative MP Rick Norlock sent out a whopping $87,749 worth of what politicians call 'ten-per-centers... + Read More
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Origin of Species Notes Stolen

British authorities say they are looking for a leather-bound notebook that Charles Darwin used for taking notes for "Origin of Species" book. + Read More
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Most People Don't Believe Harper Wednesday, November 25

According to a Canadian Press poll only 25% of people believe the Harper Government's assertion that Richard Colvin's claim... + Read More
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British Didn't Think Iraq Was a Threat , November 25

According to testimony from British Foreign Office officials, Saddam Hussein's Iraq was not considered one of the main threats to U.K. + Read More
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Editor's Notes Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Several pieces were written and posted on this topic, and in the interest of speed, they were posted without being fully edited. + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 25

1885 - Rocky Mountains Park is opened by the Canadian government. Although it is later re-named Banff National park... + Read More
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Toronto Company Buys Crappy Old Stadium

Triple Properties Inc, a Toronto based company, has agreed to buy the Pontiac Silverdome, former home of the... + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 24

Edmonton City Council approves by-law that outlaws swearing in public, after receiving complaints from golfers on public courses. + Read More
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Spacewood

The space shuttle Atlantis launched last Monday afternoon for its final flight of the year, carrying 24 Canadian tree saplings. + Read More
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Mormons Go All Soft on Gays

The Mormon Church in Utah has softened its stance on gay rights, now supporting legislation designed to protect gays... + Read More
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Palin's Panels of Death

Former Alaskan Governor, Republican Vice-Presidential candidate, and Miss Wasilla Pageant winner Sarah Palin recently... + Read More
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Upon Further Reflection - Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ok, so I just read this whole article, and maybe I overreacted a bit before. It turns out that it wasn't Quebec separatists... + Read More
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NFLD Beer Robbery

Is Nothing Sacred? Newfoundlanders Steal Beer. "The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is looking for two men who... + Read More
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Week In Review

In case you were in a coma last week (Nov 9 - Nov 15), here's what you missed: Swine flu still exists. You have it right now. Or if... + Read More
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Baby Finger Amputations

Almost one million Maclaren baby strollers were recently recalled, after it was discovered their hinges could cause... + Read More
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Tory MP: Blogging not Dissing

St. Catherine's Tory MP Rick Dykstra was photographed texting on his Blackberry during Remembrance Day ceremonies... + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 23

Canada's first street lamps installed in Montreal. They are fuelled by whale oil. Gives rise to saying... + Read More
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Mike Duffy Anything but Twitterpated

PEI Senator Mike Duffy has a problem. No, not the weight. Well, yes, the weight... + Read More
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What They Left Out of the New Citizenship Guidebook

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney unveiled a new and larger version of the citizenship guidebook for prospective... + Read More
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Rough Landing for Women's Ski Jumpers

A group of 14 female ski jumpers appeared before the B.C. Court of Appeal in their final bid for inclusion in the 2010 Winter Games. + Read More
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My Initial F@#$ing Reaction - Monday, November 23, 2009

I haven't even read the story, just the headline, but that's enough to make my blood boil. This time the Quebecois have gone too far. + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 20

Alberta's first farmers, John and David McDougall arrive in Alberta. The two blonde, fit, strapping young men.... + Read More
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Qualified President

A new poll indicates that most Americans believe that Hillary Clinton is more qualified than Vice President Joe Biden to be president. + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 19

Vancouver Island, which had been a separate colony, becomes part of British Columbia. Vancouver Island gains financial stability... + Read More
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Meet the Seal Meat

Canada's elected officials will soon be able to feast on seal in the Parliamentary Restaurant. The move is seen as an... + Read More
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Tories: Grits hate Jewish People

The Liberal Party is up in arms over the fact that Conservatives have used taxpayer money to create and mail out pamphlets... + Read More
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Wild Rose Party Changes Laws of Physics

The new leader of Alberta's Wild Rose Party has done what Star Trek's Mr. Scott could not: she has changed the laws of Physics. + Read More
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Obama Not to Close Guantanamo Bay

US President Barack Obama announced this week that he would not be able to meet his pledge to close Guantanamo Bay by... + Read More
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Obama consorts with Communists; proves Republicans right

US president Barack Obama, long accused by the Right of being everything from a terrorist to an America-hater, confirmed this... + Read More
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This Day in Exciting Canadian History Nov 18

Sir Sanford Fleming's Standard Time scheme begins at midnight Atlantic Time in Nova Scotia. Or is it 1 AM? Or 11 PM? I can't figure it out. + Read More
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Florida Snowbirds Make Risky Decisions

A new study suggests that many Canadian seniors who winter in Florida have elevated risks being infected with HIV due... + Read More
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Following the Prime Minister on his Asian Tour - Update 4

Today is Prime Minister Stephen Harper's last day in India. After three straight days of meetings with Indian officials... + Read More
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McGuinty Doesn't Want to Hear What the Public Thinks

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty stated Wednesday that he will not agree to hold public hearings on the HST across the province. + Read More
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Farmer Hack Attack

Canada's Privacy Commissioner has dropped a bombshell: two government servers at Agriculture Canada were attacked by an... + Read More
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Iran, Climate, more Plastic Crap top Obama agenda in China

US president Barack Obama has a wide-ranging agenda on his first-ever visit to China. Among the top priorities to discuss... + Read More
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Following the Prime Minister on his Asian Tour - Update 3

This long heralded Asian tour isn't all work for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He appearing on a popular reality television show ... + Read More
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This Day in Ancient Exciting Canadian History Nov 17

American privateers raid Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. While trudging down Prince Street, fruitlessly looking for a drink, a meal... + Read More
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Following the Prime Minister on his Asian Tour - Update 2

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is in India today, and we're happy to report he's back to his old self after last week's scare. + Read More
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Following the Prime Minister on his Asian Tour - Update 1

Our fearless leader is in Singapore for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Or so he says. + Read More
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Harper in Asia

Prime Minister Stephen Harper sets off to Singapore for the APEC conference today, where he'll be meeting with the leaders of the... + Read More