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 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 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...]