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<title>NCPR Topical RSS: Ontario &amp; Quebec</title>
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<itunes:author>North Country Public Radio Newsroom</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary>NCPR provides locally-produced news stories from around the Adirondack and North Country regions of New York State, as well as Western Vermont, and Ontario and Quebec in Canada.</itunes:summary>
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<title>Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum arrested</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22198/20130618/montreal-mayor-michael-applebaum-arrested</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Sarah Harris</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:14</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, corruption, canada, quebec, criminal justice, montreal, photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Book Review: The Purchase</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22205/20130618/book-review-the-purchase</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Betsy Kepes</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/20130618SouperBookREview.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>04:12</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, books, canada, topstory, book review</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Donna Naughton on &quot;The Natural History of Canadian Mammals&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22110/20130605/donna-naughton-on-quot-the-natural-history-of-canadian-mammals-quot</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Lucy Martin</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:57</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, books, environment, authors, Canada, Donna Naughton, Canadian Museum of Nature, University of Toronto Press, The Natural History of Canadian Mammals, Barnes Island, nature, science, ecology, mammals, photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Remembering the Cats of Parliament Hill in art</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22075/20130529/remembering-the-cats-of-parliament-hill-in-art</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:42</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ottawa, ontario, canada, arts, cats, animals, photolead,  [loc:45.4215296 -75.6971931], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Theatre review: &quot;Suds&quot; at the 1000 Islands Playhouse</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22059/20130528/theatre-review-quot-suds-quot-at-the-1000-islands-playhouse</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Connie Meng</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:35</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, Ontario, Thousand Islands, 60s pop songs, canada, Canadian Theater, [loc:44.330618 -76.161864], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Ottawa&apos;s Stellae Boreales helps young musicians shine</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22037/20130524/ottawa-apos-s-stellae-boreales-helps-young-musicians-shine</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Lucy Martin</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Canada, Ottawa Suzuki Strings, Stellae Boreales, Karoly Sziladi, Judith Ginsburg, Kit Barham, music, travel, arts, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Theatre Review: &quot;Miss Caledonia&quot; in the NAC Studio</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22013/20130520/theatre-review-quot-miss-caledonia-quot-in-the-nac-studio</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Connie Meng</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[&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>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130520theatrereview.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>02:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Arts, Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian theater, beauty pageants, 50s farm life, [loc:45.4215296 -75.6971931], photolead, topstory, canada</itunes:keywords>
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<title>US won&apos;t move forward with Canada border fee, North Country relieved</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21978/20130514/us-won-apos-t-move-forward-with-canada-border-fee-north-country-relieved</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130514jgborderfee.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>01:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, border, canada, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Canada disrupts Al Qaeda-supported &quot;major terror plot&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21836/20130423/canada-disrupts-al-qaeda-supported-quot-major-terror-plot-quot</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/CanadaAlQaeda20130423.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>03:36</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>terrorism, border, homeland security, train, transportation, photolead, canada, rcmp, toronto, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Theatre Review: &quot;The Edward Curtis Story&quot; at GCTC in Ottawa</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21772/20130410/theatre-review-quot-the-edward-curtis-story-quot-at-gctc-in-ottawa</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Connie Meng</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/Theater_20130410.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>04:01</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian Theater, Edward Curtis, First Nations, photolead, topstory, [loc:45.4215296 -75.6971931]</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Will the US follow Canada&apos;s entrepreneur visa lead?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21763/20130408/will-the-us-follow-canada-apos-s-entrepreneur-visa-lead</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/Visa_Program.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>02:42</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>border, economy, politics, visa, Canada, business, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Travel, job creation on table at Owens US/Canada border forum</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21760/20130408/travel-job-creation-on-table-at-owens-us-canada-border-forum</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Natasha Haverty</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/Owens_20130408.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>02:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, budget, canada, trade, tourism, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Would Quebec-NYC power line benefit North Country? </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21677/20130325/would-quebec-nyc-power-line-benefit-north-country</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Sarah Harris</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:43</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>energy, economy, environment, albany, globalization, canada, chpv, [loc:45.3150817 -73.8779033], photolead, topstory, itenergy</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Long Lake explores its French Canadian roots</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21634/20130318/long-lake-explores-its-french-canadian-roots</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:38</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>long lake, arts, adirondacks, history, canada, french, [loc:43.9726899 -74.4204332], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Aerial photos reveal Ontario communities flooded 50 years</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21608/20130313/aerial-photos-reveal-ontario-communities-flooded-50-years</link>
<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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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photography, st. lawrence river, ontario, canada, history, st. lawrence seaway, photolead, [loc:45.4215296 -75.6971931], topstory, arts, environment</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Sequester means fewer agents along Canadian border</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21599/20130312/sequester-means-fewer-agents-along-canadian-border</link>
<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>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: David Sommerstein</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, border, canada, border patrol, homeland security, sequester, budget, cuts, washington, [loc:38.8951118 -77.0363658], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>&quot;Seed swaps&quot; let gardeners share and explore</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21547/20130308/quot-seed-swaps-quot-let-gardeners-share-and-explore</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 8, 2013) As gardeners look ahead to spring, some take advantage of what&apos;s called a &quot;seed swap&quot;. It&apos;s a good way to recycle unwanted seeds, share a surplus, or take a chance on a few new varieties.Ottawa&apos;s 20th &quot;Seedy Saturday&quot; took place March 2 in a community hall at Britannia Beach. The busy event featured educational booths and a number of regular seed vendors, plus workshops on saving seeds, permaculture and worm composting. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21547/20130308/quot-seed-swaps-quot-let-gardeners-share-and-explore">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Lucy Martin</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As gardeners look ahead to spring, some take advantage of what&apos;s called a &quot;seed swap&quot;. It&apos;s a good way to recycle unwanted seeds, share a surplus, or take a chance on a few new varieties.Ottawa&apos;s 20th &quot;Seedy Saturday&quot; took place March 2 in a community hall at Britannia Beach. The busy event featured educational booths and a number of regular seed vendors, plus workshops on saving seeds, permaculture and worm composting. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21547/20130308/quot-seed-swaps-quot-let-gardeners-share-and-explore">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Canada, Ottawa Seedy Saturday, agriculture, gardening, environment, recycling, Edward MacDonald, Linda MacDonald, photolead, topstory, [loc:45.4215296 -75.6971931], economy</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Theatre Review: &quot;Innocence Lost&quot; at the NAC</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21546/20130304/theatre-review-quot-innocence-lost-quot-at-the-nac</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 4, 2013) &quot;Innocence Lost, A Play about Steven Truscott&quot; is currently running at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through March 16.  It premiered at the Blyth Festival in 2008 and this mounting is a co-production of the National Arts Centre English Theatre and the Centaur Theatre Company of Montreal. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21546/20130304/theatre-review-quot-innocence-lost-quot-at-the-nac">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Connie Meng</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[&quot;Innocence Lost, A Play about Steven Truscott&quot; is currently running at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through March 16.  It premiered at the Blyth Festival in 2008 and this mounting is a co-production of the National Arts Centre English Theatre and the Centaur Theatre Company of Montreal. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21546/20130304/theatre-review-quot-innocence-lost-quot-at-the-nac">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/TheaterReview20130304.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>04:24</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, Ottawa, canada, Ontario, Steven Truscott, Canadian theater, Canadian Judicial System, [loc:45.4215296 -75.6971931], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Montreal firm plans to buy Gouverneur zinc mines</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21502/20130225/montreal-firm-plans-to-buy-gouverneur-zinc-mines</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 25, 2013) A Canadian company has signed a letter of intent to buy the zinc mines outside Gouverneur for $12 million. Beaufield Resources says it plans to hire workers this year. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21502/20130225/montreal-firm-plans-to-buy-gouverneur-zinc-mines">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: David Sommerstein</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Canadian company has signed a letter of intent to buy the zinc mines outside Gouverneur for $12 million. Beaufield Resources says it plans to hire workers this year. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21502/20130225/montreal-firm-plans-to-buy-gouverneur-zinc-mines">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130225dsgouverneurzinc.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>01:14</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, zinc, mining, stlv, gouverneur, jobs, st. lawrence county, canada, balmat, [loc:44.2483948 -75.3949317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>When Ogdensburg was a battleground, 200 years ago</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21484/20130221/when-ogdensburg-was-a-battleground-200-years-ago</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 21, 2013) The bicentennial of the Battle of Ogdensburg will be commemorated on the streets of the city this weekend.  On February 22nd, 1813, hundreds of British-Canadian soldiers crossed the frozen St. Lawrence River and attacked Ogdensburg.  Historical re-enactors with the group, Forsyth&apos;s Rifles, will battle the British on Ford and State Streets to commemorate the skirmish. Both sides will fire period muskets and firearms in recreating the battle.It was a Canadian victory during the War of 1812, and an end to the American threat to trade in Upper Canada.  Depending on what side of the border you lived on, the battle had its share of heroes and legends. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21484/20130221/when-ogdensburg-was-a-battleground-200-years-ago">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The bicentennial of the Battle of Ogdensburg will be commemorated on the streets of the city this weekend.  On February 22nd, 1813, hundreds of British-Canadian soldiers crossed the frozen St. Lawrence River and attacked Ogdensburg.  Historical re-enactors with the group, Forsyth&apos;s Rifles, will battle the British on Ford and State Streets to commemorate the skirmish. Both sides will fire period muskets and firearms in recreating the battle.It was a Canadian victory during the War of 1812, and an end to the American threat to trade in Upper Canada.  Depending on what side of the border you lived on, the battle had its share of heroes and legends. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21484/20130221/when-ogdensburg-was-a-battleground-200-years-ago">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>10:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>history, stlv, st. lawrence river, ogdensburg, photolead, prescott, canada, war of 1812, [loc:44.6942291 -75.4863364], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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