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• Vets minister sued for defamation in fight over pensions 21 Jul 2018 13:01 CBC A well-known, outspoken veterans advocate is suing a federal cabinet minister for defamation, CBC News has learned. Sean Bruyea of Ottawa filed the action against Veterans Minister Seamus O'Regan in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on May 11, …
• Not the first time tragedy has hit tour 21 Jul 2018 13:01 Boston Herald Duck boat critics have been calling for increased safety regulations of the popular tourist attractions for nearly two decades and some have called for outright bans of the World War II machines. Here’s a look at past deadly Duck boat incidents in Boston …
• TFC star Altidore could return in Chicago 21 Jul 2018 12:59 TSN Toronto FC star forward Jozy Altidore could make his much-anticipated return to the lineup when his team visits the Chicago Fire on Saturday. You can watch all the action LIVE at 7pm ET/4pm PT on TSN 1/4 and streaming on TSN.ca. "He could …
• Cigarette packs with graphic images, blunt warnings are effective: focus groups 21 Jul 2018 12:30 The Chronicle Herald OTTAWA — One image shows a woman's torso with a cigarette being burned into her bladder through underwear. Another depicts a man holding a colostomy bag, adding the words, "You may need to use a bag as a toilet for the rest of your life." …
• Loblaw recalls No Name chicken nuggets due to possible Salmonella contamination 21 Jul 2018 11:42 The Chronicle Herald OTTAWA — Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling certain No Name brand Chicken Nuggets due to possible salmonella contamination. The nuggets were sold in 907 gram packages (UPC code 0 60383 89685 0) and should be thrown out or returned to the store where they …
• Troubled MP Sarai In Hot Water Over Trash 21 Jul 2018 11:37 Link SURREY – Troubled Surrey-Centre MP Randeeep Sarai got trashed over trash his team left behind following last weekend’s annual summer barbecue. Sarai, who earlier this year found himself in the middle of a controversy over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s …
• Acquiring a mortgage is about to get easier for self-employed Canadians 21 Jul 2018 11:36 Money Sense OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is making changes intended to make it easier for the self-employed to qualify for a mortgage. The national housing agency says it’s giving lenders more guidance and flexibility to help self-employed borrowers. …
• Climate destruction on Ellesmere Island – Canada’s shrinking glaciers 21 Jul 2018 11:36 Radio Canada InternationaI Ellesmere Island in Canada’s eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut. Can Arctic glacier decline be reversed? (Luke Copland/Courtesy Adrienne White) Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from around the North.  Arctic glaciers are shrinking …
• What to do in Montreal (and how much to spend) 21 Jul 2018 11:36 Money Sense Are you looking for a long weekend break but don’t want to travel too far? Montreal is the perfect city to visit with its rich mix of food, festivals and culture. It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting as a couple or a family of four, the city has so much …
• Loblaw recalls No Name chicken nuggets 21 Jul 2018 11:02 Waterloo Region Record OTTAWA — Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling certain No Name brand Chicken Nuggets due to possible salmonella contamination. The nuggets were sold in 907 gram packages (UPC code 0 60383 89685 0) and should be thrown out or returned to the store where they …