‘Afghanistan is a 20-year venture’ warns Canadian general

Monday, August 8, 2005 Maj.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, one of Canada’s top generals says Canadians should prepare for a long mission to Afghanistan in order to help it break out of “a cycle of warlords and tribalism.” Leslie told the audience attending the 74th Annual Couchiching Summer Conference in Orillia, Ontario, Canada on The Use of … Read more

‘Afghanistan is a 20-year venture’ warns Canadian general

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OCTranspo’s “new year” of efficiencies?

Monday, January 2, 2006 Anyone riding the OC Transpo Ottawa municipal bus service’s express bus routes this morning and this afternoon, in the Ottawa area, was probably greeted with an empty bus, and inherently, a “fast and efficient” ride. This is in part because most government workers where off from work still celebrating their Christmas … Read more

OCTranspo’s “new year” of efficiencies?

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Irda S Plan To Advertise Insurance Products Through Post Offices Hits Barrier

Get More Information Here: Compare Green Slips Prices Submitted by: Bima Deals The life insurance wing of India s postal service has objected to the insurance regulator s move to allow post offices to vend the policies of other insurers. India Post s life insurance section says since the postal department has its own life … Read moreIrda S Plan To Advertise Insurance Products Through Post Offices Hits Barrier

Canada’s Beaches—East York (Ward 32) city council candidates speak

This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Beaches—East York (Ward 32). Four candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for … Read more

Canada’s Beaches—East York (Ward 32) city council candidates speak

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Canterbury farmers to get aid because of snow

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 The New Zealand government officials have announced that it will give NZ$160,000 in aid to help farmers who were affected by the huge amounts of snow in Canterbury, New Zealand two weeks ago. The aid package will provide four regional offices for co-ordination, food supplies and ongoing support. The Federated Farmers … Read more

Canterbury farmers to get aid because of snow

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Is Your Organization Flirtering With Epa Compliance Risk?

Get More Information Here: Barry Brown And Sons Site Is Your Organization Flirtering With EPA Compliance Risk? by Daniel Stouffer The EPA Enforcement Office will issue fines for undocumented refrigerant gas usage as it relates to ozone depleting substances. Do you know how to mitigate this compliance risk? The phase-out program of refrigerant gas is … Read moreIs Your Organization Flirtering With Epa Compliance Risk?

Governor of Illinois arrested on suspicion of corruption

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Democratic governor of Illinois in the United States, Rod Blagojevich, 51, along with his chief of staff John Harris, 46, were arrested Tuesday morning by the FBI on federal corruption charges. The Chicago Tribune reports that federal agents raided Blagojevich’s home this morning and took him into federal custody. The … Read more

Governor of Illinois arrested on suspicion of corruption

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Woman killed in house fire in South Yorkshire, England

Monday, January 25, 2010 An elderly woman has died in a house fire in South Yorkshire, England. The woman, who is currently remaining unidentified, was blind and 93-years-old when her bungalow in Sheffield caught fire as a result of an accident in her kitchen yesterday afternoon. An internal investigation into the fire has suggested that … Read more

Woman killed in house fire in South Yorkshire, England

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Dozens arrested in leadup to St Petersburg G8 Summit

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 A G8 summit has been planned to take place from 15-17 July in St Petersburg, Russia. Several sources have reported that a systematic police crackdown on people participating in alternative meetings (a Libertarian Forum and the Russian Social Forum) and critical of the official meeting has begun almost a week prior … Read more

Dozens arrested in leadup to St Petersburg G8 Summit

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