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Just catching this on the news.............will look for some links. Rona Ambrose elected interim Conservative leader | CTV News

I've got a coal mine I'll sell you cheap. :-P

OTTAWA — The incoming Liberal government says it will repeal "problematic elements" of Stephen Harper's anti-terrorism law, known as C-51. A look at 10 things the Liberals are expected to do in the revamped legislation, based on party platform promises and amendments proposed during...

What is Life? | TVO.org Ever wonder what your DNA looks like? Want to find out? Watch the vid. There is a very simple test you can do at home with dish detergent, salt and vodka..........oh and the most important ingredient - your spit. Pretty darn cool.

Scott Walker Open To Building Wall Along Border With Canada Go for it Scott, save us a lot of money down the road when we might need it ourselves. ;-)

Welcome to Beautiful Parkersburg, West Virginia - The Huffington Post Home to one of the most brazen, deadly corporate gambits in U.S. history.

"Competing against a star-studded field that included the reigning Olympic and world champions, Canada's Shawn Barber calmly put on a display of pole vault excellence Monday in Beijing to win the country's first world title in track and field in 12 years." Shawn Barber wins pole vault...

Truly, SLM. What I found really fascinating was how origami - specifically the templates for some of the folds - has been taken up by industries such as pharmaceuticals, space technology and building designs.

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...

The power of the human spirit at work. The detail in his work is something to behold. Inspirational story, Loc - thank you.

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...

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 -...

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...

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

Keystone bill passes U.S. House, moves on to Senate - Business - CBC News

All together now............always look on the bright side of life. LOL! It appears that anything that could be done has been done, gopher. But when one is dealing with Mother Nature - and a very pissed off mother at that, it is difficult to prepare for all the contingencies. Hope all...

The snow has been falling off the roof for the past two days and should all be gone tomorrow. My driveway is snow and ice free. Our temps this week and for the next 10 days are all above freezing. Sometimes living in La La Land has its advantages. :smile:

Oooh.............hadn't though of that........will keep it in mind should the opportunity ever arise. :lol: It appears that this storm about to annihilate (one can be forgiven for thinking so considering the level of hysteria from many US networks) the Eastern seaboard of the US has a Canadian...

Wolf et al - the modern form of chicken little. LOL! I'm not a violent person, Nug...........but there are times when I listen to a reporter ask such questions that were I there, I would gladly smack them upside the head.

Watching CNN's coverage of the 'historic' storm. NY going into lock-down at 11 PM - no cars on street save for emergency vehicles and the like. Listening to the reporters, one gets the idea they are almost gleeful having such a great story to cover.