Epoch Times | Canada | National Canada | National http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:44:14 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Canada Rejects Call for Probe into Afghan Abuse http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25452/ MacKay said there was no evidence to back up allegations that Afghans arrested had been tortured. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:01:55 +0100 Bank of Canada Sees ‘softer’ Third Quarter http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25451/ Canada's economy performed worse than expected in the third quarter. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:01:12 +0100 The Battle For TV Dollars http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25404/ Some of Canada's biggest names on the little screen came down hard on the CRTC at a rally on Parliament Hill. By Matthew Little & Helena Zhu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:59:26 +0100 Zero Nuclear Weapons an Achievable Goal, Say Analysts http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25403/ Leaders in the nuclear disarmament movement spoke with urgency and optimism at a Toronto conference last weekend about the need to eliminate all nuclear weapons. By Cindy Chan/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:58:15 +0100 H1N1 No Worse Than the Seasonal Flu, Health Official Says http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25402/ A former Ontario chief medical officer of health says the seriousness of the swine flu outbreak has been overstated. By Joan Delaney/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:48:06 +0100 6.6 Magnitude Quake Rattles West Coast http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25328/ A 6.6 magnitude earthquake rattled residents on the west coast of Canada on Tuesday. Reuters Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:19:13 +0100 Amazon to Launch Kindle in Canada http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25329/ Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday that it was introducing Kindle, its wireless electronic reader, in Canada. Reuters Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:59:14 +0100 Food Bank Use Spikes Across the Country http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25320/ Close to 800,000 people turned to food banks in March 2009, an increase of almost 120,000 people compared to March 2008. By Joan Delaney/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:54:16 +0100 Harper Urged to Raise Falun Gong Forced Organ Harvesting Issue on China Trip http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25295/ The authors of a new book on organ harvesting from Falun Gong in China are urging Prime Minister Harper to raise the issue on his upcoming China trip. By Cindy Chan/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:47:41 +0100 Canada Money Launderer Shows Holes in Vegas Casinos http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25294/ A Canadian insider trading scam has exposed the smaller-scale money laundering still going on in Las Vegas. Reuters Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:33:08 +0100 Canada's Cellular Shakeup http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25100/ Three new companies are poised to enter Canada's cellular market in the coming months promising revolutionary deals. By Matthew Little/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:45:14 +0100 Mexican Court Rules Canadian Mining Company’s Permit Invalid http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25099/ A Mexican court has ordered the country's natural resources ministry to revoke New Gold's land-use permit. By Joan Delaney/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:36:16 +0100 Dropped Charges Raise Doubts About 'Mr. Big' Stings http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25098/ Kyle Unger's release poses “serious ramifications” for the "Mr. Big" technique. By Sandy Wu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:20:19 +0100 Post-secondary Education Focus of Senate Committee Study http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25096/ A Senate committee is undertaking a comprehensive study on the accessibility of post-secondary education. By Cindy Chan/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:56:15 +0100 Liberals See Tough Road After Vote Setbacks http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25039/ The Liberal Party acknowledged on Tuesday it has a steep hill to climb to regain popular support. Reuters Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:35:59 +0100 Brett Welcomed to the Hull of Fame http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24996/ Brett Hull joined his father "the Golden Jet" Bobby Hull in the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. Reuters Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:35:28 +0100 Media Literacy Week Highlights Online Smarts http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24815/ Media Literacy Week 2009 aims to highlight the increasing need for Canadians—especially youth—to build digital literacy skills. By Cindy Chan/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:11:07 +0100 Equal Only in War http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24812/ Remembering Canada's Aboriginals who fought for democracy but couldn’t vote at home By Joan Delaney/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:08:07 +0100 B.C. Technology Behind World’s First Commercial Fish Tank Farm http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24797/ B.C. technology is behind the launching of the world’s first commercial fish tank farm in China. By Helena Zhu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:53:03 +0100 New Bill Seen Getting Opposition Backing http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24751/ The opposition New Democratic Party will most likely back a new bill on employment insurance. Reuters Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:50:41 +0100 Canada May Opt for Varied Vaccine Supply in Future http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24750/ The Canadian government said it would consider use of several sources of vaccine for future pandemics. Reuters Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:50:37 +0100 Federal Government to Let Self-employed Get Parental Benefits http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24679/ The federal government will unveil plans to allow self-employed people parental benefits under the employment insurance system. Reuters Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:12:06 +0100 Prince Charles in Canada As Relevancy Questioned http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24678/ Prince Charles cross-country visit comes at a time when many Canadians say the royal family is no longer relevant to them. Reuters Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:12:05 +0100 Is It Independent Media's Moment? http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24638/ Independent media is independent from the most powerful institutions: government and corporations. By Marie Elliott & Steve Anderson Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:11:03 +0100 Canadian Media Glorify Terror Suspects, Says Spy Chief http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24530/ Canada's new spy chief accused journalists and human rights advocates of often glorifying terror suspects. Reuters Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:22:53 +0100 Canadian Court Gives Rwandan Life Term for War Crimes http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24531/ A Canadian court Thursday sentenced a Rwandan man to life in prison after he was found guilty of war crimes. Reuters Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:22:53 +0100 Canadians Warned of Flu Vaccine Shortages http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24529/ Canadian officials warned on Thursday that vaccines for the H1N1 virus would likely be in short supply. Reuters Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:22:52 +0100 Canada's Future King Set to Visit http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24483/ Dignitaries are brushing up on royal protocol ahead of the visit of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. By Sandy Wu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:37:26 +0100 Global Warming Hecklers Not First to Disrupt House http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24481/ It was the second such disturbance in recent weeks, preceded in September by a similar event involving three women dressed as nuns. By Matthew Little/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:32:07 +0100 New Bill Targets Sweatshop Labour http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24480/ A new bill aims to stop sweatshop-produced products from making their way into Canadian stores. By Joan Delaney/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:27:19 +0100