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I I During the past two and on-half years Matchstick Marvels has taken you on an enchanted trip to J. K. Rowling's world of Harry Potter . Acton will be displaying his matchstick version of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at...

People will either love or hate the new James Bond film. Daniel Craig is a quite different Bond than the fans of this genre have been used to. Craig handles the action very well, and in some scenes, where our hero walks in dim lighting wearing the tuxedo, it is easy to think for a second that...

At least 11 members of Parliament, other than Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion, hold dual citizenships, CBC.ca research has confirmed. Dion was criticized this week because of his reluctance to give up his French citizenship. He was born in Canada but holds dual citizenship because his mother was...

Modern flight is a miracle drained of every delight. Sept. 26, 2006 I've seen Tums confiscated before a flight from St. John's. Tums, this made no sense. In fact, it was anti-sensical. In a province that very rightly worships corned beef and cabbage, where salt beef is more popular...

Are we spending too much money on First Nation Issues? http://tinyurl.com/y9tpk4 With over $6 billion in transfers for First Nations and Aboriginal peoples (bringing total federal spending in this area to some $9 billion, not including anything the provinces might kick in annually. There are...

This is so obvious. Harper's minority government has been getting a little thin so he basically gave the Bloc most of what they wanted, for their continued support. On some issues, with the support of the Bloc, Harper will be able to operate like he had a majority. With that little bill on...

Letter From Canada: The New Christian Right by Chris Hedges [from the November 27, 2006 issue] Toronto When things get bad in the United States it is reassuring to turn to Canada, a country with a high standard of living, a small military and a national healthcare plan. Canada...

british columbia news Email this page Print this page Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 Hearing begins for U.S. polygamist sect leader with B.C. ties (CBC) - The leader of a...

October deadliest month yet for Iraqi civilians Associated Press GENEVA — The United Nations said Wednesday that 3,709 Iraqi civilians were killed in October, the...

Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 U.S. legislator warns of Bush plot to merge Canada, the U.S. and Mexico WASHINGTON (CP) - A U.S. legislator who backs tough anti-immigrant measures and more security at the Canada-U.S. border is warning Americans that President George...

This was written about the U.S. by an American but it certainly applies to Canada as well. Whenever I hear “they hate us because of our freedom” or "because they hate our way of life" or some other such drivel, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. If real people didn’t suffer the consequences...

The United States and Middle East: Why Do "They" Hate Us? (revised, 12 Dec. 2001) By Stephen R. Shalom The list below presents some specific incidents of U.S. policy in the Middle East. The list minimizes the grievances against the United...

Still the best Remembrance Day poem In Flanders fields the poppies blow (1) Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset...

Some things I ran accross yesterday. My daughter is trying to quit smoking and to that end she's using a nicotine patch. In the course of the conversation, I discovered that the nicotine patch is not covered under the medical system. My reaction was that somebody was making a wrong decision...

http://tinyurl.com/ycds3n CBS/AP) Strong Democratic gains in the U.S. elections were seen around the world as a potent rejection of the war in Iraq and the beginning of the end of Republican George W. Bush's presidency. The Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives did not spark...

The Democrats get control of the house but the Senate will be a little more difficult. The Democrats will be able to be a pain in the neck but G.W. Bush will still be there. The Dems need three more seats to control the Senate but that will be very difficult. I don't think anyone gives the...

Who's not Bush? Gavin Esler 7 Nov 06, 04:08 PM Here in Washington over the usual heart-attack-on-a-plate American breakfast this morning I turned to the Washington Post for a summary of the elections. "Has there ever been a more negative, dispiriting election?" asks columnist...

Well, I like a pot roast. You need a pot roast that just barely fits in your pot. I suggest a six pound cross rib. Brown the roast on all sides, and stuff it into your crock pot. Around the sides squeeze in a few cloves of garlic, an onion, quartered, a couple bay leaves, as well as four...

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6114132.stm US stops audit of Iraq rebuilding The vast bill for rebuilding Iraq has created a need...