NewsCan: For February 16-22, 2007
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Canadians on the move!
The Connect2Canada Team
With over 1.2 million overnight trips to Canada, American travellers are using planes, trains and automobiles this winter! Travel to Canada has been increasing from overseas as well and reached its highest monthly level in over two years in December, with 389,000 visitors. Canadians have been raking up the mileage as well with over 2.0 million same-day car trips to the United States, the highest monthly figure in over five years. For 2006 as a whole, Canadians made a record 6.7 million trips overseas! Want to know exactly how many of them actually took planes, trains or automobiles? Visit Statistics Canada's website to learn more about travel between Canada and other countries. Learn more about tourism and travel in Canada.
Consulate General of Canada Celebrates the Tradition of Outdoor Hockey
The Connect2Canada Team
As part of its ongoing community outreach, the Consulate General of Canada was proud to participate in the Rink Rat division of the 2007 U.S. Pond Hockey Tournament in Minneapolis, MN. "The Mighty Canucks," comprised of Consulate staff and local Canadian contacts, was one of only 8 teams to win 3 consecutive games in round robin play.
The Rink Rat division was open to the public and was presented as part of the 2nd annual U.S. Pond Hockey Tournament celebrating the traditions of outdoor hockey while giving back to the community. A percentage of proceeds benefited the Herb Brooks Foundation and DinoMights Inner City Youth Hockey.
Hailed as America's largest outdoor pond hockey tournament, the event was an opportunity to gather with members of the community and visitors from 13 states to support the popular winter pastime. The tournament was contested on 25 rinks on the northwest side of Minneapolis' Lake Nokomis and featured a field of more than 200 teams competing in Open, Women's, Senior men's and Rink Rat divisions.
Special Features
Canada's New Government and Gates Foundation announce support for HIV/AIDS vaccine research
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canada's New Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have committed major new funding to support the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative, a new effort to accelerate the development of an HIV/AIDS vaccine and address critical research gaps identified by the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise.
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Canada's New Government Re-Launches ParticipACTION
Monday, February 19, 2007
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport) and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and the Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, announced today that Canada's New Government will provide $5 million over two years to support the renewal of ParticipACTION.
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Prime Minister salutes generosity of Canadians as aid group prepares shipments of medical supplies for Afghanistan
Friday, February 16, 2007
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today paid tribute to Canadian corporate and grassroots donors whose generosity is bringing better health and hope for tens of thousands of children and adults in the developing world. His remarks were made at the official opening of the Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC) medical aid distribution centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
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International News
U.S. to ease passport rules for minors
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Seacoastonline
The Bush administration plans to announce changes to passport requirements for minors Thursday, relaxing controversial requirements that force visitors to show a passport at U.S. land borders by 2009.
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Running: Trio raced 4,000 miles across the Sahara
Thursday, February 22, 2007
ANNA JOHNSON, SeattlepiCom
Three ultra-endurance athletes have just done something most would consider insane: They ran the equivalent of two marathons a day for 111 days to become the first modern runners to cross the Sahara Desert's grueling 4,000 miles.
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Saisie de 171 kilos de cocaïne
Jeudi, le 22 Février 2007
Radio-Canada
L'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada a saisi 171 kilos de cocaïne lundi matin au pont Ambassador de Windsor.
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Jack Ford returns to GR
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
WoodTV
Six weeks after thousands lined the streets of Grand Rapids to pay tribute to the nation's 38th President, his son Jack Ford spoke with 24 Hour News 8 about the events surrounding the funeral.
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Lost boy finds his way home
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Steve Proctor, The Chronicle Herald
Jacob Deng was just seven years old when soldiers stormed into his remote village in Southern Sudan and started to shoot all the men.
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Our chemistry ID'd, in sum
Monday, February 19, 2007
Melinda Wenner, The Boston Globe
Canadian scientists have completed a two-year project to identify and describe nearly all of the chemicals produced by the human body -- the 2,500 products of our genes and environment.
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U.S. delays fees on Canadian goods again to look at other options
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Beth Gorham, Canoe
The U.S. government says it will delay collecting new fees on Canadian goods aboard trucks and trains until June.
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Business and Trade
Canadian economy continues strong showing
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Eric Beauchesne, CanadaCom
Reports on the Canadian economy continue to "blow away expectations" -- the latest being a stunning year-end surge in sales by wholesalers.
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Mint plans 100-kilogram gold coin worth $2 million
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Dean Beeby, CanadaCom
... The Royal Canadian Mint's newest coin will weigh 100 kilograms - that's 220 pounds, or nearly as much as a linebacker - and will be the size of a party pizza.
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Rendement de 14,6% pour la Caisse en 2006
Jeudi, le 22 Février 2007
Michel Munger, LaPresseAffaiers
Profitant notamment d'un fort retour sur l'investissement en provenance des marchés boursiers, la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec enregistre un rendement de 14,6% pour l'exercice 2006.
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Icy port now receives very warm reception
Monday, February 19, 2007
Valerie Richardson, The Washington Times
Ten years ago, when Colorado businessman Pat Broe paid $7 for the frozen port of Churchill in Manitoba, one couldn't help but wonder whether he had overspent.
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Best Buy to open 130 stores in U.S., China, Canada
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
ABC News
Best Buy Co. Inc. plans to open about 130 stores in the United States, Canada and China during its fiscal year beginning March 4, the company said on Wednesday.
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COLD-fX thumbs-up sends CV stock soaring
Friday, February 16, 2007
Leonard Zehr, The Globe and Mail
There's no cure for the common cold, so if you can't treat the disease, treat the symptoms.
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Canadian News
Deux Canadiens en nomination pour le Prix Nobel de la Paix
Jeudi, le 22 Février 2007
Cyberpresse
Les Canadiens Stephen Lewis et Sheila Watt-Cloutier semblent faire partie des 181 candidats au Prix Nobel de la Paix 2007, une liste constituée de 135 personnes et de 46 organisations.
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Charest calls Quebec election for March 26
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
CBC News
Quebec Premier Jean Charest has called a provincial election, sending Quebecers to the polls on March 26.
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N.Y. congresswoman goes to bat for Canada
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Beth Gorham, The Globe and Mail
Canada is getting caught in the crossfire of U.S. security plans that are too onerous, says a key American legislator.
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Wilson pushes Cuba connection
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Tim Harper, The Toronto Star
Canada is prepared to draw on its long relationship with Cuba to act as a "bridge" between Washington and Havana in the post-Castro era, Michael Wilson says.
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Celia Franca, founder of National Ballet of Canada, dead at age 81
Monday, February 19, 2007
Victoria Ahearn, 750NewsCom
Celia Franca, the founder and former artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada, died Monday at the age of 85, the dance company said.
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NAC showcases the best of Quebec
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Michael Posner, The Globe and Mail
Promising the largest gathering of Quebec talent ever assembled outside the province, Ottawa's National Arts Centre has taken the wraps off Quebec Scene — a two-week spring festival featuring 700 artists and more than 100 events.
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Justin Trudeau to run in Papineau for Liberals
Thursday, February 22, 2007
CTVca
Justin Trudeau has confirmed to CTV News that he will take on the Bloc Québécois in the next federal election when he runs for the Liberals in the Montreal-area riding of Papineau.
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Opinion/Editorial
Border pass mandate should be stopped
Monday, February 19, 2007
Douglas Turner, The Buffalo News
Congressman Brian Higgins has a direct approach to President Bush's plan to require travelers to and from Canada to show passport-like documents to federal agents.
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