Police accompanied Arthur Porter’s wife, Pamela from Panama to Montreal early Friday where she will face charges that include laundering the proceeds of crime. The couple is suspected of being involved if fraud connected to the awarding of a contract… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
Supreme Court of Canada hearing arguments on constitutionality of prostitution law
The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments on the constitutionality of Canada’s prostitution law on Thursday (June 13), as demonstrators from both sides of the issue aired their views on its outdoor steps. In court, federal lawyer Michael Morris argued… »
Take a tour of Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles
This summer visitors and Montrealers alike, can take a tour of the revitalized area of the city now known as the Quartier des Spectacles. In this weekend arts column we’ll hear more about what you might see and hear on… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
Griffin Poetry Prize 2013
The Griffin Poetry Prize Gala takes place in Toronto. The winners, the writer of one book of Canadian poetry and one international poet, who has either written in english or been translated, will be announced this evening. The seven writers… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
‘Inside the Battle for Cyberspace’ with Ronald Deibert
Since 2001 political scientist Ronald Deibert and the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto have been trying to show how the Internet/cyberspace is used and misused, how much of a digital footprint we leave every single day, and who… »
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Hundreds of workers were exposed to unsafe levels of Agent Orange
Workers in three government agencies in the Canadian province of Ontario were exposed to unsafe levels of the herbicide 2,4,5-T, often known as “Agent Orange’, according to a report released by a panel of experts on Thursday (June 13). Chaired by Dr.… »
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Heritage Minutes make a comeback
Got a Minute? That’s the name of the site that features Canada’s most recent Heritage Minutes, as they were once known. Earlier this week, Heritage Minister James Moore announced funding to produce two a year in the countdown to Canada’s 150th birthday… »
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Canada may resist G8 measures to limit tax havens
Canadian opposition may stymie G8 efforts to reduce tax evasion through the use of off-shore havens, according to advocacy groups. It’s estimated billions of dollars in unpaid taxes are lost every year by governments around the world. Tax shelters are… »
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Elected rep’s spending information missing
Elections Canada appears to have left out certain files about election campaign spending by conservative Member of Parliament Eve Adams when it answered a request for information from the public broadcaster, CBC. After every federal election in Canada, candidates are… »
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Car-tracking device sparks privacy concerns
Privacy advocates are concerned about a device that can be placed on cars to record certain driving habits. The so-called Adjusto is being promoted by the insurance company, Desjardins which says it can help drivers get up to 25 per… »
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