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Heed stun gun warning
Canada's former top cop has said the RCMP should stop using tasers.
The Goose and the Gander
Three weeks ago, when the Georgian army foolishly invaded South Ossetia and the Russian army drove it back out, I wrote that we shouldn't worry about a new Cold War.
Boundaries are important for children
I can remember growing up and thinking why we had so many rules; "you can't do this, you can't do that".
Government fails athletes
I am somewhat perturbed at all levels of government, as this opinion letter will indicate.
Close watch on new health plan
The Progressive Conservative opposition will be watching closely as Health Minister Michael Murphy's new health care plan takes effect in the coming months.
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Anti-bullying program promotes healthy school
As the school year gets underway, the Red Cross is actively working with partners in the community to put an end to bullying and violence.
Call for responsible stewardship on Crown Land
Why the urgent need for so much wood when only 16 per cent of our mills are in operation? Increasing the volume of wood taken from our forests doesn't make sense.
Path not easy for native youth willing to go the extra mile to improve their lives
GUEST COLUMN — Why do so many of our native youth flock to native gangs and crime in general?
At the end of day will election change the status quo?
It looks like we just are days away from Stephen Harper calling a federal election.
Climate Change: The Nature of the Evidence
If Hurricane Gustav had struck New Orleans with full force, what would that have told us about the scale and speed of climate change?
Maple Leaf CEO true leader
A propane gas explosion in Toronto prompts the Mayor to return to town long enough to pass along some blame, and then quickly disappear again on holidays.
Opinion in Pictures
Liberal MPS throw in the towel on the Carbon Tax
After weeks of changing stories, flip-flops, hints of secret deals, contradictions and distortions from the Dion Carbon Tax Team, even the most partisan Liberals are throwing their hands up in the air and conceding that forcing Canadians to pay higher prices for everything is a bad idea.
Are you sure you own your land?
You may have a registered deed to a plot of land and think you own it, well, think again.
City must explain decision to public
If you blinked you might have missed it Thursday night as city council did an about face on the issue of Route 117.
One kind of schooling for rich…
Louis Robichaud would probably be rolling over in his grave if he knew what's being done to the education system he fought so hard to reform.
Cut at the top and keep life vest on airplanes
A lot of Canadians were feeling more than a little bit peeved last week when Air Canada announced it is removing life vests from its regional carrier aircraft to reduce weight and save on fuel costs.
Canada's public health officer cautions safety with all foods
No doubt you have been hearing a great deal about the ongoing outbreak of listeriosis.
The Dion Carbon Tax Credit will punish Atlantic Canada
Recently the Atlantic Liberal Caucus met in Nova Scotia. Stéphane Dion's Atlantic Liberal team showed that they are scared to talk about how the Dion carbon tax will severely punish Atlantic Canadians by driving up the cost of gas, electricity, groceries and everything else.
Federation works for pay equity
First of all, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all my fellow Brothers and Sisters on this Labour Day 2008.
Moral injustice unacceptable
Finally in the February 2008 budget the VIP was granted but only to 30 per cent of the veterans widows back to the Second World War and Korean War, and only to the veterans widows whom must be receiving the Guaranteed Income Suppliment under the Old Age Security Act, or be approved for the Disability Tax Credit, etc.
Pleasure and work at sea always a risk
The events this past week has shown us the sea, which for many of us are the waters of local rivers, bays and the Northumberland Strait, at times, is not so friendly.
An Obama-Biden Foreign Policy
Barack Obama, we are told, chose Joe Biden to be his running mate because he needed an older man, more experienced in foreign policy, to fill the gaps in his resume and reassure American voters that the United States would be safe under an Obama presidency.
More resources and funding needed for mental health services
The Official Opposition critic for health, Claude Landry, is urging the Department of Health to provide more funding and resources to help treat patients with mental illnesses and reduce wait times for these types of services.
Empowerment for youth comes in many forms
Like an octopus needs eight legs to thrive our youth need the eight categories of the 40 assets.
Another rip-off on horizon
When O.P.E.C. raised its' oil prices, I expected an increase at the gas pumps, never did I realize that, the price of gas would soar to extremes.
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