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125th Anniversary of CPR Golden Spike

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Dan

Globe and Mail: 125 years after the CPR’s last spike was hammered, what shall our new dream be? I am guessing that many people assume that the Government built the railroad across Canada that paved (should that be railed) the way … Continue reading →

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Telecom Oligopoly (Bell, Telus & Rogers)

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Dan

FP: Carriers must play catch-up: Clement “One way forward — abolish foreign ownership restrictions in the $41-billion sector and allow international firms and capital in, a prospect the minister is weighing and Parliament may be asked to write into law this … Continue reading →

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Human Right to Corn Dogs?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Dan

Link: Globe & Mail: Montreal theme park facing human-rights complaint over Bob Marley t-shirt ban “His grey T-shirt features a design that includes a black-and-white image of the late reggae legend and a cluster of green, marijuana-shaped leaves. La Ronde … Continue reading →

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CBC: Housing data expected to show sales drop

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Dan

Link: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2010/08/15/home-sales.html Home sales have fallen 25 per cent since reaching a peak at the beginning of the year as demand slows and more houses come on the market. …. If rates go up, it could be catastrophic for homeowners … Continue reading →

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