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Written by Wire Services
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Thursday, 02 March 2006 |
The downward spiral of music sales in Canada resumed in 2005 as illegal file swapping exacted a high toll on the country's artists and music industry.
New figures released today came with a warning from the head of the recording industry's international trade body that Canada is being left behind in the fast-growing digital music business that last year topped US$1 billion worldwide.
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Written by W.H.O.
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Wednesday, 01 March 2006 |
Authorities in Germany have today announced detection of H5N1 avian influenza in a domestic cat. The cat was found dead over the weekend on the northern island of Ruegen. Since mid-February, more than 100 wild birds have died on the island, and tests have confirmed H5N1 infection in several.
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Written by Wire Services
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Wednesday, 01 March 2006 |
The shedding of layers and sun-drenched patios are on the minds of most Canadians at this time of the year. The Weather Network's spring outlook indicates that Canadians in the west will be enjoying warmer temperatures before those in the east as winter will stay for a while longer in most of eastern Canada.
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Written by Wire Services
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Wednesday, 01 March 2006 |
In a directive delivered by Deputy minister Dennis Cochrane, Education Minister Jamie Muir has ordered Halifax Regional School Board to get back to the business of educating students. Muir also warned board members he is prepared to replace them if they do not move quickly to restore public confidence.
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Written by The Fraser Institute
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006 |
Canada's flawed refugee system and a lack of political will to reform the program has been a major factor in making Canada a prime destination for terrorists, according to a new paper, Canada's Inadequate Response to Terrorism, released today by The Fraser Institute.
While improvements also need to be made to the screening of immigrant applicants and the screening and tracking of visitors, our highly dysfunctional refugee determination system has been the channel most often used by terrorists for gaining entry.
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Written by Staff
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006 |
Earlier today Nova Scotia's premier Rodney MacDonald was asked if his government would claw back the new federal Conservative "choice in childcare" payments from parents receiving income assistance. The same question is now being posed in Ontario and officials have refused to rule out such a clawback. Nova Scotia's premier and his Community Services Minister, David Morse have remained silent on the issue.
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Written by NDP News Release
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006 |
NDP Community Services Critic Marilyn More is pressing Premier MacDonald and Community Services Minister David Morse to say whether or not the government will claw back the new federal Conservative "choice in childcare" payments from parents receiving income assistance.
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Written by Wire Services
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006 |
Researchers at Ontario's Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and St. Michael's Hospital have calculated that the annual cost of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to Canadians is upwards of $344 million a year. This research is reported in the February 28, 2006 issue of the Journal of FAS International.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol and is the leading cause of life-lasting developmental and cognitive disabilities among Canadian children. Its prevalence in Canada has been estimated to be one to six in 1,000 live births.
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Written by HRC
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006 |
An independent human rights board of inquiry will begin hearing testimony Tuesday, Feb. 28, in a complaint of disability discrimination against Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.
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Monday, 27 February 2006 |
 Actor Dennis Weaver, best known for his memorable roles on the TV series, Gunsmoke and McLoud has died at the age of 81.
Weaver will be remembered for his role as the limping sidekick "Chester" on the long-running TV western, Gunsmoke. He played this role from 1955 to 1964 and was awarded the Emmy for his role in 1959. After leaving the cast of Gunsmoke, Weaver shared the starring role in the short-lived family drama, Gentle Ben which revolved around a gentle black bear who was adopted by Weaver's character's family.
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