On July 6th, 2003, The New York Times published an article written by Joseph Wilson called "What I Didn't Find in Africa" which, essentially, said that the Bush administration manipulated some intelligence related to some possible yellowcake in Africa that was a supposed part of an Iraqi nuclear … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, May 14, 2009
In National News: Deficit could grow in fight against recession: Harper (CBC)In our opinion: The irony is there, if you want to see it. Most Canadians, apparently, don't. Oh wait: make that most Canadian voters don't. There is a big difference between the two. Apologetic Mulroney regrets poor … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Friday, April 10, 2009
In National News: Search continues for missing girl (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: This story makes us heartsick with worry. Local police say they're hopeful they will find young Victoria Stafford "well". Please let them be right. B.C. gangster gets life sentence for slaughter (canada.com) Judge … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, April 9, 2009
In National News: Baby's father expresses his frustration (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: Our hearts break with sadness for the families of the babies involved in this story. We'll be hugging our healthy children with immense gratitude today. Canada lost 63,100 jobs in March (National … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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 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...]
News Headlines for Monday, March 23, 2009
In National News: Bodies of four Canadian soldiers return home (CBC)In our opinion: Whatever your personal feelings about the war on terror, the conflict in Afghanistan, and Canada's role in it, you cannot fail to be moved by the images of of young men returning home in caskets. These men are our … [Read more...]