Cycling legend Lance Armstrong tours in B.C. cancer fundraisers
American cycling legend Lance Armstrong was joined by hundreds of other riders in B.C.’s Lower Mainland and Kelowna on the weekend, raising thousands of dollars for cancer research.
UBC students issue date rape warning after party
Just days after a date rape suspect was granted bail in Vancouver, two women who attended a recent University of British Columbia fraternity party say their drinks might have been spiked.
Stamps’ Burris out at least a week: report
Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris has been ruled out of next Saturday’s game against the B.C. Lions with a shoulder injury and could miss even more time, the Calgary Sun reported Sunday.
Whitehorse high school suspends brawl watchers
At least 18 pupils at Porter Creek Secondary School in Whitehorse have been suspended for watching students fight in a park near the high school.
Emotional memorial held for six-year-old killed by father
There were tears, hugs, songs and some laughter as students, friends and teachers at a Victoria elementary school remembered young Christian Lee, who was killed earlier this month in a murder-suicide.
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Civic strike: Is it ever going to end?
There are reports that calls to pest control companies have increased 50 percent because of mounting garbage. (CBC) On Friday, the strike by civic workers in Vancouver entered its 10th week. That’s almost 10 weeks without garbage or recycling pickup, public libraries or community centres. CUPE locals 1004, 15, and 391 each began moderated talks with the city on Monday, Sept. 17. What impacts do you see in your neighbourhood, now that the strike has lasted this long? Do you think the city has set the right priorities, in continuing certain services during the strike?
Police issue missing girl alert in Burnaby, B.C.
Police in Burnaby, B.C., are appealing for help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl, who was last seen three weeks ago in the city’s Kingsway corridor, near Metrotown.
Online vendor offered 2010 Olympic tickets before printing
Tickets to the opening ceremony of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver aren’t even printed, but they appeared Friday to be on sale – briefly – for big money.
Pink floods school hallways in bid for tolerance
Pink hair, shirts and faces were sported at several Nova Scotia schools Friday as an anti-bullying campaign sweeps the province.
911 delays a chronic problem, Penticton mayor says
The city of Penticton says it’s fed up with poor service from the regional 911 emergency dispatch centre.
Rising loonie puts Canucks lottery deal under fire
Now that the loonie is flirting with parity against its U.S. counterpart, some people are wondering whether it is appropriate for the Vancouver Canucks to be taking a share of scratch-and-win lottery ticket revenues.
Sydney scores QMJHL draft
Cape Breton will host the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s annual convention and entry draft next year.
School bus avoids tragedy in dump truck collision
A school bus full of children narrowly escaped tragedy when it was hit by a tandem dump truck in Tsawwassen Thursday morning.
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New owner for Cape Breton paper plant
A Nova Scotia community is anxious to know the future of its paper plant, which has been sold to a U.S. company.
4 injured as Canadian supply convoy hits roadside bomb
A Canadian soldier was seriously injured and three others slightly hurt by a roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan early Saturday.
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CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES PROJECT IN EDMONTON FOR THE ASIA-PACIFIC GATEWAY AND CORRIDOR INITIATIVE
EDMONTON – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, on behalf of the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, today announced $75 million in federal funding for a strategic infrastructure project in Edmonton under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI). The Province of Alberta submitted the project for federal funding and the Honourable Luke Ouellette, Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation of Alberta, will oversee its completion.
CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTS BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PORT WORKERS
MONTREAL The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations that will strengthen marine security by requiring background checks for port workers through the Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program.
CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTS NEARLY $2 MILLION IN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT FORT MCMURRAY AIRPORT
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta Brian Jean, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced Canada’s New Government is investing nearly $2 million to enhance safety at the Fort McMurray Airport. This money is for the purchase of two on-site aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles, and related safety equipment.
CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT FUNDS TRANSIT SECURITY IN WINNIPEG
WINNIPEG — The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $99,750 in funding to enhance transit security in Winnipeg. This Transit-Secure funding provides the transit operator for the City of Winnipeg with financial assistance to carry out risk assessments and to develop security plans.
TRANSPORT CANADA ACCEPTS TRANSFER OFFER FOR THE TROIS-PISTOLES AND LES ESCOUMINS WHARVES
TROIS-PISTOLES (Quebec) -The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced today that he is accepting the offer from the R gie intermunicipale des infrastructures portuaires de Trois-Pistoles et Les Escoumins to take charge of the Trois-Pistoles and Les Escoumins wharves.
THE TRANSITION COMMITTEE HAS CONCLUDED ITS PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SALE OF MIRABEL LAND
MIRABEL (Quebec) — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced receipt of the report from the Transition Committee, which was created to implement a sales program for the 11,000 acres of Mirabel land.
CANADA S NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTS $1.2 MILLION TO IMPROVE URBAN TRANSIT SECURITY IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced up to $1.2 million in funding for urban transit security projects in the National Capital Region as part of the first round of funding from the Government of Canada s $80-million Transit-Secure program.
CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTS OVER $2.7 MILLION IN MARINE SECURITY PROJECTS IN QUEBEC
QU BEC Thirty-seven projects aimed at enhancing security at ports and domestic ferry services in Quebec will receive funding under the Marine Security Contribution Program. This announcement was made today by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
TRANSPORT CANADA PROPOSES AMENDMENTS TO COLLISION REGULATIONS AND CANAL REGULATIONS
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced proposed amendments to the Collision Regulations and the Canal Regulations to ensure consistency with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001), which came into effect on July 1, 2007.
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APPOINTMENT TO THE BUFFALO AND FORT ERIE PUBLIC BRIDGE AUTHORITY
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Anthony Annunziata to the board of directors of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority. Mr. Annunziata has been appointed for a period of three years.
CREW MEMBERS ON SMALL COMMERCIAL VESSELS GRANTED MORE TIME FOR SAFETY TRAINING
OTTAWA – The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced a one-year grace period for fish harvesters and sealers to complete mandatory training in the principles of basic safety at sea.
SAFER BOATING STANDARDS SET BY CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced changes to the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations, which now set higher standards for boating safety testing.
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Structural flaw closes Montreal’s Bleury overpass
The Bleury overpass spanning Montreal’s Ville-Marie expressway has been closed until further notice after engineers inspected it and found a structural flaw.
Eskimos looking East for wins
Ricky Ray has a chance to set an Edmonton Eskimos record against the Montreal Alouettes Friday at Commonwealth Stadium, the first of four crucial games for the Esks against CFL East foes.
Ducks’ Schneider sustains broken ankle
Newly acquired Anaheim Ducks defenceman Mathieu Schneider will miss at least four weeks after breaking a bone in his left ankle.
Premier delays decisions on Alberta spying scandal
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach said he will wait for a second report on the Energy and Utilities Board spying case before deciding what, if any, action to take.
Pump prices may not follow record high oil: analyst
Although the price of oil has topped $80 US a barrel, the price of gasoline may not follow the upward trend, an Alberta energy analyst says.
No sure bets for Quebec byelections
Three federal byelections in Quebec scheduled for Monday have the main political parties on edge after tight races in at least two of the ridings.
NFL roundup: Favre sets record in Packers win
Brett Favre threw three touchdown passes to rally the visiting Packers to a 35-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, which also helped him surpass John Elway’s record for the most wins ever by an NFL quarterback.
More medals for Canadian divers
Canada captured bronze medals in the men’s three-metre synchro and women’s 10-metre synchro Sunday in Nanjing, China, to conclude the third and final stop in the FINA Diving World Series.
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