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canada what a rush

Something Stephen Harper said during his recent tour of Atlantic Canada bothers me.Here is a paraphrase of what he said.

Ruling strengthens tribunal’s powers

It’s decided. The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal trumps the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board.

Carcross/Tagish receives Kotaneelee royalties

The Carcross/Tagish First Nation received $388,085 last week from the Yukon government’s Kotaneelee fund.

CPAWS Nahanni tour draws 200 in Whitehorse

Harvey Locke questions the notion of “progress.”As a special adviser to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society he’s got a lot…
New act to crack down on crack houses

New act to crack down on crack houses

New legislation may give the government power to shut down illegal operations like crack houses, sniff houses, prostitution dens and booze cans in…

CPAWS mounts tour to protect Nahanni

Nahanni National Park is threatened by mining development on its borders.The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is trying to mount a rescue.

Christians work at getting unstuck

When a child balks at a parent’s demand, a predictable chain of events can occur.We up the ante, voices get raised and consequences made more…

Icelandic grain farmers welcome warming

Until recently, very little grain had been grown in Iceland since the time of the Vikings.The Vikings settled here during a warm spell, and they…

Solution to infected water suspended

More than 300 residents of Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation are under yet another boil-water advisery.Since 2003, annual tests have found E.
Early FASD diagnosis could prevent future social ills

Early FASD diagnosis could prevent future social ills

Each person with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has a talent, says Judy Pakozdy.And she would know.