In National News: Alberta child hospitalized with severe case of swine flu (National Post)In our opinion: In Canada's first severe case of H1N1 flu, there is no known link to Mexico. Our thoughts are with the family of this seriously ill child. We hope for a speedy and full recovery. Police seek … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, April 13, 2009
In National News: Threat of more Manitoba flooding remains while ice shifts north (CBC)In our opinion: In an unusually cold and wet spring, Manitoba's normal flood-control systems (including Winnipeg's floodway) are not effective in the face of larger-than-usual ice floes. Our thoughts are with the … [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...]