Reuters deletes 920 photos from database after finding two were doctored
Reuters withdrew all 920 photographs by Lebanese photographer Adnan Hajj from its database last week following an inquiry that found two of his photographs of the current Middle East conflict in Lebanon had been doctored. The news agency ended its relationship with Mr. Hajj on Aug. 6 after it determined that Mr. Hajj had used […]
The political left continues to duck the toughest health care questions facing Canada’s public system: Sen. Kirby
In my July 17 article in The Hill Times, I called for an “open national debate on sustaining Canada’s health care system.” In his reply, Guy Caron of the Council of Canadians erroneously places me in the camp of advocates for a parallel private insurance system. As well, and more importantly, Caron, like many on […]
Tories spent more than $18-million in last election
The Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $18-million in the last election campaign, the most of all other parties, according to returns filed with Elections Canada. Each party that receives at least two per cent of the entire vote or five per cent of the vote in a riding are eligible to receive a […]
The thing we can’t afford is neutrality because it looks like a copout
If Canadian politicians believe that the posturing on the Middle East crisis will help them in the next federal election, they better stop and think again. Foreign politics has never been a factor in a Canadian election. The war between Israel and Lebanon is the most serious in the region in years and it’s having […]
NDP MP Martin wants control of the Parliamentary Precinct
MPs and Senators should have control over the Parliamentary Precinct, particularly the power to decide when the Peace Tower flag should be lowered to half-mast, says NDP MP Pat Martin. Currently, government is in charge of deciding when to lower the flag, and the rules, which are posted on the Department of Canadian Heritage’s website, […]
A pretty good barometer of a country’s state of mind is its treatment of animals; it’s almost embarrassing, says Korski
Canada is so rich that dogs eat cake and horses get funerals. “Have we ever had it so good?” asked a Globe and Mail editorial. “It is hard not to be awed by how fortune shines on this country.” Sheila Copps, writing in the Toronto Sun, urged Canadians to “thank our lucky stars.” News from […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Give Tories benefit of the doubt: Conservative Re: “‘Federal Accountability Act’ doesn’t contain 21 promised measures” (The Hill Times, July 31). I think there is too much pessimism in Mr. Conacher’s view of the Conservative government. I am more of a optimist type of guy. I like to think that the Conservatives have accomplished more […]
Intellectuals, politicians gather for Couchiching conference in Orillia
TUESDAY, AUG. 8 Algonquin Basketry Techniques at the Canadian Museum of Civilization-Join Algonquin artist Catherine Cayer for a demonstration of traditional basketry techniques. 12 noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 8 and 9. Grand Hall, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau, Que. Free with museum admission. For more information, call 819-776-7000 or 1-800 555-5621. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9 […]
Tories under pressure to release a credible climate change program
The Conservative government has come under intense pressure to come up with a publicly credible climate change program, and within the environmental lobby a widespread expectation has emerged that the government intends to subsidize clean coal technology and carbon storage to reduce toxic and greenhouse gas emissions. Bob Page, chair of Biocap Canada, an energy […]
Climate change the foremost environmental concern on the minds of many Canadians: Tory Sen. Ethel Cochrane
Since the Rio Summit in 1992, climate change has been the most talked about environmental concern in the country and foremost in the minds of many Canadians. At that time, Canada and 186 other countries signed the United Nations-Framework Convention on Climate Change and, in doing so, committed to the long-term goal of stabilizing greenhouse […]
