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    Origami Anyone?

    They are called 'paper folder's and what they can do with a simple square of paper is astonishing, delightful, moving and inspiring. If you haven't been keeping up with the world of origami, this documentary will not only bring you up-to-date, it just may leave you with little more respect for...
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    Canadian Flag Turns 50

    I am old enough to remember all the controversy surrounding replacement of the red ensign by a uniquely Canadian emblem for our national flag. I can remember some people saying that the new flag looked more like a beer can label. Then PM Lester B Pearson had favored a design that featured...
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    Hostages

    I was just listening to American journalist Austin Tice's parents being interviewed on CNN as they decried the US government for it's inability to rescue their son. Though I sympathize with the parents, I find I have little sympathy for anyone who would knowingly put themselves in harm's way -...
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    The "Beautiful" Game?

    Deadly clashes between football fans erupt in Egypt At least five people were killed on Sunday after football fans rioted ahead of a match at a stadium near Cairo, Egypt’s health ministry says. A medical source told Reuters that the death toll was likely at least 14. The riot happened Sunday...
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    Seattle Seahawk's Canadian Fan Support

    The Seahawks aren't the first NHL team to garner Canadian fans but they just might be the first team to have a good portion of an entire country behind them. Gotta love us Canadians. :smile: GO SEAHAWKS Seahawks’ 12th Man flag flapping all across Canada | Vancouver Sun
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    Keystone: Still 6 votes short

    Keystone bill passes U.S. House, moves on to Senate - Business - CBC News
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    2015 Pinty's All-Star Skins Curling Game

    Team Homan defeated Team Jones today taking home a $52,000 check for their efforts. Jennifer had her struggles but it was the final rock of the final skin that won it all for Team Homan and it was a team effort all the way. Rachel earlier defeated the Alberta rink of Team Sweeting for the...
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    2015 Continental Cup of Curling

    It was all over before the last rock was thrown in the Skins games today and Canada walked away with a huge victory over the European Team. Canada started with a lead in the first game of the tourney and never looked back. They reached the magic number of 30.5 as Mike McEwen - aka Mighty Mike...
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    Concordia Captain's Self-Serving Testimony

    Concordia skipper says delayed evacuation saved lives The captain of the Costa Concordia told his manslaughter trial Wednesday that gravity not cowardice had been behind his decision to abandon ship with passengers and crew still aboard. On a day when he also claimed that his decision...
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    Farewell WO Patrice Vincent

    Patrice Vincent funeral: Canadians pay respects at Friday visitation Members of the public will pay their respects on Friday afternoon to Patrice Vincent, the warrant officer killed in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu by a “radicalized” man in Longueuil, Que. Colleagues remember Vincent Vincent's...
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    Fallen Soldiers Honored at Canadian Sporting Events

    It was a relief to cry tears of pride rather than sorrow as I watched fans, players, coaches and dignitaries of both the CFL and the NHL raise their voices in the singing of our national anthem this past weekend. From the Ottawa Senators to the Ottawa Redblacks and across the country, football...
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    Farewell Corporal Nathan Cirillo

    The Trews - Highway of Heroes - YouTube
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    Rory Wins British Open

    Entering elite company, Rory became only the third youngest player in the history of golf to win three major championships before the age of 26. The final round was a bit rocky but Rory never lost the lead which he had held for the entire tournament. Well done lad, well done!
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    2014 CFL Season

    My computer decided to give up the ghost on Monday so was not able to post about the opening games of the season. Thanks to a dear friend, I am using hers until I can get to town and by a new one. Was very impressed with the Bomber's win over the Argos on Thursday night. As the panel kept...
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    2014 CFL Season.......maybe

    SOURCE: CFL PLAYERS VOTING HEAVILY IN FAVOUR OF STRIKE With CBA talks at a near standstill, a source has told TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor that players from seven of the nine CFL teams have taken votes with 98 per cent of them in favour of a strike. The news comes several hours after...
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    2014 Sochi Paralympic Games

    Opening Ceremonies were held today for the Paralympic Games and the house was packed. Even Putin took time out from his busy schedule to attend and I actually caught him smiling after he officially opened the games. A highlight for me was the woman who played the 36-glass organ. The music she...
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    More Gold for Canada at World Cup Events

    Christine Dufour-Lapointe is getting used to sharing the podium with a sibling. In a World Cup Mogul event held at Inawashiro, Japan, Christine took Gold while her older sister Maxine took the Bronze. Eric Guay didn't let finishing just off the podium in Sochi slow him down in Kvitfjell...
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    NHL Revealed: A Season Like No Other

    CBC tonight. Behind the scenes coverage of Team Canada and Team USA on their journey to Sochi - beginning at home as they pack their bags for the trip and continuing through the games.
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    Yeah Mighty Mouse!

    Martie St Louis has been named as replacement for Steven Stamkos on Team Canada. I am so happy for Martie as this will be his last chance to play for Canada in an Olympic game. Steven himself mentioned how happy he would be to see Martie make the team and there will be other Olympics for...
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    2014 IIHF World Juniors

    Canada beat out the Swiss team today 4 to 1 to advance to the semi-final where they will play Finland. Russia after downing the US 5 to 3 also advances to the semi - they await the winner of the Sweden vs Slovakia game which is underway right now. ROCK ON TEAM CANADA! :canada: