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More remains found on farm that belonged to Dellen Millard: CBC
Police have made another troubling discovery on the farm that belonged to 27-year-old murder suspect Dellen Millard.
Officials tell the CBC they have found either human or animal remains on the same property where the charred body of Ancaster man Tim Bosma was located.
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A look at the life and career of Ray Novak, prime minister’s new chief of staff
OTTAWA – A look at the life and career of Ray Novak, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s new chief of staff: Born: May 30, 1977 Age: 35 Education: Honours degree in political science from the University of Western Ontario, master’s degree in political science from the University of Calgary. Private career: Worked as a researcher for
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Prominent Canadians back petition to rename Victoria Day
The group – which includes author Margaret Atwood and Green Party leader Elizabeth May, – has signed an online petition to rename the public holiday “Victoria and First Peoples Day.”
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Tips for avoiding gardening aches this weekend
Before going for a run or hitting the gym you likely stretch and warm up, but how about before starting gardening? It’s important to do that, and also to break up your work.
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Ford should address allegations of drug use: expert
A public relations expert suggests Rob Ford’s decision not to host his weekly radio show today may indicate the Toronto mayor has yet to fully figure out how to respond to the allegations.
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Liberal win gives Ottawa optimism regarding resource sector
The feds are making overtures to the re-elected BC Liberals. The international trade minister is welcoming the election results and the return of what he calls a free-enterprise government.
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PM’s chief of staff resigns in wake of Duffy controversy
The Prime Minister’s Office said earlier this week that Nigel Wright paid off $90,000 in inappropriately claimed housing expenses for Duffy, who later stepped down from Conservative caucus.
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Harper government buying ads to promote job grant program that doesn’t yet exist
OTTAWA – The Harper government is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars advertising a program that does not yet exist. Prime-time ads began airing this week during NHL playoff games — currently the priciest advertising real estate on the dial — that tout a new federal Canada Jobs Grant for training workers. The trouble is,
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Tips for avoiding gardening aches on a prime weekend for planting
As things begin to warm up, many people take out their tools and start digging, trimming and planting, all of which can be hard work.
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B.C. NDP’s 24-hour bus ride goes beyond Hope and crashes on election night
HEDLEY, B.C. – Adrian Dix was inside the Hitching Post Restaurant drinking from a mug stamped with twin six-shooters while outside on the old mining town’s main street, with dusk starting to cover the mountaintops, his campaign workers were counting potential seats in what appeared to be a shoe-in win. How many? Forty-seven? Fifty-three? Maybe
