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<title>Schumer proposes retiree visa for Canadian &quot;snowbirds&quot;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (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 &apos;Canadian Retiree Visa&apos; that would allow Canadians to spend eight months in the U.S., rather than the current six months. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22215/20130619/schumer-proposes-retiree-visa-for-canadian-quot-snowbirds-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
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<title>Juno Award winner Kellylee Evans takes the stage in Norwood</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (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&apos;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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22207/20130619/juno-award-winner-kellylee-evans-takes-the-stage-in-norwood">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum arrested</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22198/20130618/montreal-mayor-michael-applebaum-arrested">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Book Review: The Purchase</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 18, 2013) Each year Canada&apos;s Council for the Arts awards the Governor General&apos;s Literary Awards to the best books of the year. The winning novel for 2012, The Purchase, chronicles what happens when a Quaker man in Virginia &quot;accidentally&quot; buys a slave. The author, Linda Spalding, born and raised in Kansas, has lived in Canada for 30 years. Our book reviewer, Betsy Kepes has this review. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22205/20130618/book-review-the-purchase">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Donna Naughton on &quot;The Natural History of Canadian Mammals&quot;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 5, 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, while on a field trip tour as an undergraduate. Her book The Natural History of Canadian Mammals was published in 2012 to high praise as a new standard for this topic.Now retired, Naughton recently realized a long-time dream by moving to an island in the Rideau River, near Kemptville, Ontario -  brimming with trees, birds and animals. Lucy Martin discussed the 10-year book project with Naughton on a Barnes Island nature walk in late May. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22110/20130605/donna-naughton-on-quot-the-natural-history-of-canadian-mammals-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IJC prepares for hearings on &quot;modified&quot; water levels plan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 3, 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 Joint Commission says it &quot;aims&quot; to hold public hearings on changing the 55-year-old system as early as next month. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22111/20130603/ijc-prepares-for-hearings-on-quot-modified-quot-water-levels-plan">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Remembering the Cats of Parliament Hill in art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 29, 2013) An Ottawa artist has painted a series of works celebrating the Cats of Parliament Hill. Gwendolyn Best&apos;s cats are on display through June 9th at the Orange Gallery, in the Hintonburg neighborhood. The paintings were created to honor the many felines who made Parliament Hill their home. The sanctuary closed in early January when there were only four cats remaining in the colony.  Those four joined the other dozen or so cats who over the years were adopted by volunteers.The cats&apos; ancestors arrived in the early 1900&apos;s to help control pests in nearby government buildings. The Canadian government and local volunteers had provided a place for them to take shelter and receive food and water since the 1970s. The cat sanctuary even had the Queen&apos;s blessing.A couple of years ago, Todd Moe played tourist on Parliament Hill and met some of the cats and their caregivers.  Brian Caines was one of the many volunteers who had visited the cats daily. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22075/20130529/remembering-the-cats-of-parliament-hill-in-art">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Theatre review: &quot;Suds&quot; at the 1000 Islands Playhouse</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 28, 2013) The 60s musical soap opera &quot;Suds&quot; opens the season at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, running through June 22.  It&apos;s a treat for any pop music lover. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22059/20130528/theatre-review-quot-suds-quot-at-the-1000-islands-playhouse">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ottawa&apos;s Stellae Boreales helps young musicians shine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (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 violinist Shinichi Suzuki and eventually became a successful style of learning around the world.The Ottawa Suzuki Strings is an umbrella organization that organizes lessons for students of all ages. The most advanced young players can experience tours and public performance with the violin ensemble Stellae Boreales. Lucy Martin took in a recent rehearsal to learn more about both programs. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22037/20130524/ottawa-apos-s-stellae-boreales-helps-young-musicians-shine">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Theatre Review: &quot;Miss Caledonia&quot; in the NAC Studio</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 20, 2013) &quot;Miss Caledonia&quot; 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 contestant in a delightful eighty minutes. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22013/20130520/theatre-review-quot-miss-caledonia-quot-in-the-nac-studio">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>US won&apos;t move forward with Canada border fee, North Country relieved</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 14, 2013) Leaders on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border are pleased that the U.S. isn&apos;t moving forward on a border crossing fee.The Department of Homeland Security recently asked Congress to authorize a border fee study. The department wanted to charge everyone entering the U.S. by land from Canada and Mexico. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21978/20130514/us-won-apos-t-move-forward-with-canada-border-fee-north-country-relieved">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>North Country, VT reps: Canada to US entrance fee &quot;bad idea&quot;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 26, 2013) Members of Congress from the North Country and Vermont are urging the Homeland Security Department to drop a proposal that could add new fees for travelers entering the US from Canada.In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napoitano, Vermont Representative Peter Welch and the North Country&apos;s Bill Owens described the concept as &quot;a bad idea.&quot; [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21872/20130426/north-country-vt-reps-canada-to-us-entrance-fee-quot-bad-idea-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Canada disrupts Al Qaeda-supported &quot;major terror plot&quot;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 23, 2013) Canadian officials say they have disrupted a &quot;major&quot; terror plot involving two men in Montreal and Toronto who were planning to derail a VIA passenger train.According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the pair were working with support from Al Qaeda elements based in Iran. Sources in the US say the men were planning to attack a train traveling from Toronto to New York City.This news comes at a time when concerns are rising about terrorism activity based in Canada. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21836/20130423/canada-disrupts-al-qaeda-supported-quot-major-terror-plot-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Theatre Review: &quot;The Edward Curtis Story&quot; at GCTC in Ottawa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 10, 2013) The Edward Curtis Story, a co-production of the Great Canadian Theatre Company and the National Arts Centre, is running at GCTC through April 21. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21772/20130410/theatre-review-quot-the-edward-curtis-story-quot-at-gctc-in-ottawa">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Will the US follow Canada&apos;s entrepreneur visa lead?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 8, 2013) Canada is aiming to woo bright young entrepreneurs with a startup visa program. The scheme offers immediate permanent residence to foreign nationals who are able to secure business funding from Canadian investors. But, there are mixed feelings in the US about the benefits of following suit.Introduced on April 1, the pilot program will have an initial annual allotment of almost 3,000 visas for entrepreneurs who secure at least $200,000 from Canadian venture capital funds or $75,000 from a private investor. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21763/20130408/will-the-us-follow-canada-apos-s-entrepreneur-visa-lead">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Travel, job creation on table at Owens US/Canada border forum</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 8, 2013) In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, crossing the border with Canada has become a much more difficult experience. Congressman Bill Owens hosted a group of security officials and business leaders at Clarkson University on Friday, April 5, to talk about how to move people and goods over the border securely, and create jobs. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21760/20130408/travel-job-creation-on-table-at-owens-us-canada-border-forum">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Would Quebec-NYC power line benefit North Country? </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 25, 2013) The Champlain Hudson Power Express is a proposed underground transmission line that could supply New York City with hydropower generated in Quebec. But opponents say the line won&apos;t benefit New York state&apos;s energy producers - or communities along the route. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21677/20130325/would-quebec-nyc-power-line-benefit-north-country">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Long Lake explores its French Canadian roots</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 18, 2013) Students and faculty at Long Lake Central School are focusing on the community&apos;s French Canadian history and culture this week. The school will host an evening of music, dancing, stories and food Tuesday night. Todd Moe has more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21634/20130318/long-lake-explores-its-french-canadian-roots">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Aerial photos reveal Ontario communities flooded 50 years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 13, 2013) It&apos;s been more than 50 years since Inundation Day — July 1, 1958, when ten Ontario communities along the St. Lawrence were purposefully flooded and 6,500 people relocated so the St. Lawrence Seaway could come into being.    This spring, an Ottawa photographer will be collecting stories about the so-called &quot;sunken villages&quot; - that handful of Canadian villages have been hidden under the St. Lawrence Seaway for over 50 years.Todd Moe talks with Ottawa aerial photographer Louis Helbig about his &quot;Sunken Villages&quot; project of photos of the lost communities between Cornwall and Prescott, Ontario.   For the last few years, Helbig has arranged exhibitions of his birds-eye-view of the underwater remnants of houses and streets.  Now, he&apos;s looking for stories and family histories to accompany the photos. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21608/20130313/aerial-photos-reveal-ontario-communities-flooded-50-years">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Sequester means fewer agents along Canadian border</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 12, 2013) The union representing border patrol agents says it&apos;s being unfairly targeted for spending cuts under the sequester, and that there will be less of a law enforcement presence along the North Country&apos;s border with Canada. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21599/20130312/sequester-means-fewer-agents-along-canadian-border">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
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