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Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum resigned today. He was arrested yesterday on 14 charges including fraud, breach of trust, conspiracy, and municipal corruption.
In a press conference this afternoon, Applebaum told reporters that he’s innocent...
Former Massachusetts governor and former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Paul Cellucci died on Saturday from complications of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Cellucci is being lauded as a down-to-earth, forthright speaker. (The word...
As reported by CBC, here you go: a video showing at least one bear in British Columbia opening car doors with ease:
How easily? Well, this particular bear is probably planning to take up driving next. (I expect the video may go viral. But it is...
Fresh from controversy over adding advertisements to its music service outlets, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is back in the news on this side of the border for a “re-branding” shift.
CBC’s French programing has long...
An Ottawa cyclist I know was commuting home on sleepy Twin Elm Road last Wednesday evening. Only it was far from sleepy! He said it was crawling with cars and people, flocking to see a big rugby match between Canada and Fiji, part of the 2013...
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Jun 17, 2013 — For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try "The T-Rex Burger," a nine-patty monster that, until this week, had been on the menu of a renegade Canadian Wendy's franchise.
Jun 11, 2013 — Canadian writer Annabel Lyon has a special gift when it comes to time travel. Her new novel The Sweet Girl carries us back to ancient Greece, where a teenage girl learns from her philosopher father and fights for her safety in a dangerous world. Reviewer Alan Cheuse says the novel is a triumph.
Jun 9, 2013 — The Canadian band's second album showcases Katie Stelmanis' massive voice and increasingly personal lyrics in style, keeping one foot in the conservatory even as both are occupied on the dance floor.
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A Quebec "snowbird" in Pompano Beach, FL. Photo: John Spade, Creative Commons, some rights reserved.
Schumer proposes retiree visa for Canadian "snowbirds"
Jun 19, 2013 — Canadian retirees would be able to spend more time in the United States under a proposal from Sen. Charles Schumer.
Schumer wants to create a 'Canadian Retiree Visa' that would allow Canadians to spend eight months in the U.S., rather than the current six months. Go to full article
Schumer wants to create a 'Canadian Retiree Visa' that would allow Canadians to spend eight months in the U.S., rather than the current six months. Go to full article
Juno Award winner Kellylee Evans takes the stage in Norwood
Jun 19, 2013 — The Juno Award-winning singer is very popular in Canada and France, but not too well known (yet) in the U.S. She'll be bringing her unique blend of jazz and soul to the Norwood Village Green Concert Series June 20 at 7 pm. Joel Hurd tells us more. Go to full article
Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum arrested
Jun 18, 2013 — Another Canadian mayor is in political trouble. Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum was arrested on multiple corruption charges early yesterday morning. Now, Quebec premier Pauline Marois is calling for Applebaum to resign. Go to full article
Book Review: The Purchase
Jun 18, 2013 — Each year Canada's Council for the Arts awards the Governor General's Literary Awards to the best books of the year. The winning novel for 2012, The Purchase, chronicles what... Go to full article
Donna Naughton on "The Natural History of Canadian Mammals"
Jun 05, 2013 — Donna Naughton has been fascinated by nature and natural science all her life.
She landed a job at the Canadian Museum of Natural Science almost by accident,... Go to full article
She landed a job at the Canadian Museum of Natural Science almost by accident,... Go to full article
IJC prepares for hearings on "modified" water levels plan
Washington, DC, Jun 03, 2013 — A binational agency is poised to take another step towards revising the way water levels are managed on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario.
The International... Go to full article
The International... Go to full article
Remembering the Cats of Parliament Hill in art
Ottawa, ON, May 29, 2013 — An Ottawa artist has painted a series of works celebrating the Cats of Parliament Hill. Gwendolyn Best's cats are on display through June 9th at the Orange Gallery, in the... Go to full article
Theatre review: "Suds" at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
Gananoque, ON, May 28, 2013 — The 60s musical soap opera "Suds" opens the season at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, running through June 22. It's a treat for any pop music lover. Go to full article
Ottawa's Stellae Boreales helps young musicians shine
May 24, 2013 — Music lessons are a part of life for many families. There are different methods of instruction, including something called the Suzuki method. It was developed in Japan by... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Miss Caledonia" in the NAC Studio
Ottawa, ON, May 20, 2013 — "Miss Caledonia" is playing in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through May 25. Melody A. Johnson runs the gamut from farmer girl to beauty pageant... Go to full article
