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Governor General dubbed oelegant mix" of Lady Di and Nelson Mandela

Article online since May 11th 2008
PARIS - Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean charmed French media and even had President Nicolas Sarkozy swooning during a visit to France that also saw a significant shift in relations between the two countries. Jean was officially in France to take part in celebrations marking Quebec City's 400th anniversary. But...

Ontario man wins $1 million at poker tournament in Barcelona

Article online since May 11th 2008
TORONTO - An Ontario man who captured the million-dollar first prize at a poker tournament in Barcelona on the weekend says his only goal was to win enough cash to put his granddaughter through university. Jack Hinchey of Oshawa says his 10-year-old granddaughter Victoria was on his mind throughout...

Prime minister to make an announcement at Halifax Armoury with defence minister

Article online since May 11th 2008
HALIFAX - Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be in Halifax on Monday to make an announcement concerning the Defence Department. The Prime Minister's Office confirms Harper will be at the Halifax Armoury at 1 p.m., but there were no further details about what he might have to say. A spokesman...

Blood clot killed South African tourist travelling on Via Rail train: coroner

Article online since May 10th 2008
TORONTO - A South African woman whose sudden death sparked a full-scale health scare and caused hundreds of Via Rail passengers to be stranded in northern Ontario was killed by a blood clot that travelled to her lungs, the Ontario coroner's office said Monday. Dr. William Lucas said a pulmonary...

B.C. government to fix inequities in way schools get playground funding

Article online since May 10th 2008
VANCOUVER - Replacing dilapidated playgrounds across British Columbia has become an expensive journey through a mass of red tape for parents and schools, and children in disadvantaged areas are losing out, critics say. Education Minister Shirley Bond acknowledged there are deficiencies in her...

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Governor General dubbed oelegant mix" of Lady Di and Nelson Mandela

Ontario man wins $1 million at poker tournament in Barcelona

Prime minister to make an announcement at Halifax Armoury with defence minister

Blood clot killed South African tourist travelling on Via Rail train: coroner

B.C. government to fix inequities in way schools get playground funding

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