In National News: Probe underway after Ontario plane leads U.S. fighter jets over 4 states (CBC)In our opinion: The pilot of the stolen Cessna was reportedly trying to commit suicide, as he thought he'd be shot down once he crossed the US border. While certainly a novel means of committing suicide, … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, April 6, 2009
In National News: Eastern Health 'should be shot' over cancer test handling: Williams (CBC)In our opinion: Cancer is unbelievably distressing to both patients and families; to have to deal with the uncertainty of flawed or missed laboratory tests is simply wrong. Unemployment to peak in 2010, board … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Friday, April 3, 2009
In National News: Afghanistan's move to restrict women stuns Ottawa (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: And we're in Afghanistan exactly why, again? PMO wanted Gainey death report held until campaign over: emails (CBC) Canada vows not to 'interfere' in Khadr case (Nationa Post) In World News At least … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, April 2, 2009
In National News: Suncor fined $850,000 for environmental violations (CBC) In our opinion: We're glad to see that justice has been served, but we can't help but wonder whether this fine will be a strong enough deterrent. Toronto airport yanks RCMP privileges after undercover visit (Globe and … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, March 26, 2009
In National News:State of emeergency declared in Manitoba towns (National Post)In our opinion: Our hearts go out to the people affected by this natural disaster. Jobs disappearing faster than stimulus can create: budget officer (CBC) In World NewsCar bomb kills 16, wounds 40 in Baghdad (Reuters)In … [Read more...]