Stocking e-books a hurdle for B.C. libraries


B.C. libraries say they’re having a hard time adding e-books to their collections because publishers are worried about their own bottom line.

Softwood lumber agreement with U.S. extended
A softwood lumber agreement that settled a long-running dispute between Canada and the U.S. is being extended by two years, the governments announced jointly.

Appointment to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority – Transport Canada
 OTTAWA The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Lieutenant-General (retired) Angus Watt of Ottawa as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) for a five-year term, effective January 3, 2012.

2 Cuban players missing from CONCACAF Olympic women’s qualifier
Two players were missing from Cuba’s lineup for its game against Haiti at the CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying tournament Monday in Vancouver.

Ottawa – Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage – Transport Canada
OTTAWA Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, Pierre Poilievre, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and for the Federal Economic Agency for Southern Ontario, announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.