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News Headlines for Thursday, May 21, 2009

By Kath on May 21, 2009 10:18 PM | 1 Comment

In National News: Abduction accused leads police on search for girl's body (National Post)In our opinion: Terri-Lynne McClintic is helping police locate Tori Stafford's body. We hope, for the family's sake, that there will be closure soon. Girl, 5, survives shooting in north Toronto (Globe and Mail) Rwandan war crimes verdict expected Friday in landmark case (CBC) In World News Obama defends plan to close Gitmo (CNN)In our opinion: While we can't help but think that closing Guantanamo Bay is a good idea, it's important that the detainees are treated according to international law when that happens. Afghanistan surge... More »

News Headlines for Wednesday, May 20, 2009

By Kath on May 20, 2009 6:42 PM

In National News: Man faces murder charge in Stafford abduction (National Post) In our opinion: Tragedy. The worst outcome. I find myself with tears streaming down my face as I read this story. Our hearts go out to Tori's family. GM Canada plans to cut 40% of its dealer network (CBC) Doctors warn Chalk River shut-down will delay treatment (Globe and Mail) In World News Irish abused 'cheated of justice' (BBC) In our opinion: Any institution that permits the systemic abuse of children must be held to account for its action - or inaction. Car bomb blast kills 41... More »

News Headlines for Friday, May 15, 2009

By Kath on May 15, 2009 11:55 AM

In National News: GM, CAW negotiations face midnight deadline (CBC)In our opinion: This is the human side of the economic downturn. Our hearts go out to the folks in Canada's automobile sector. Relationship with Schreiber 'peripheral': Mulroney (Globe and Mail) Tim Hortons accuses B.C. teen of roll up the rim fraud (National Post) In World News Sri Lankan president says civil war in 'final phase' (CNN)In our opinion: This is a terrible, terrible tragedy. There's never a right side in a civil war. Just wrongs. Thousands flee Pakistan fighting (BBC) U.S. journalist leaves Iran after 4-month ordeal (msnbc) In... More »

News Headlines for Thursday, May 14, 2009

By Kath on May 14, 2009 9:42 PM

In National News: Deficit could grow in fight against recession: Harper (CBC)In our opinion: The irony is there, if you want to see it. Most Canadians, apparently, don't. Oh wait: make that most Canadian voters don't. There is a big difference between the two. Apologetic Mulroney regrets poor record-keeping (Globe and Mail) Taser did more to kill Dziekanski than restraint: expert (National Post) In World News Fears of Sri Lanka 'catastrophe' (BBC)In our opinion: This is a humanitarian tragedy unfolding before our very eyes. Abuse photos put U.S. in 'double catch-22' (CNN) Netanyahu asks pope to condemn Iran rhetoric... More »

News Headlines for Tuesday, May 12, 2009

By Kath on May 12, 2009 5:37 PM

In National News: Soldier's death at Kandahar base cloaked in mystery (CBC)In our opinion: A tragic mystery that seems to likely to remain unsolved. The military's not talking...even her family still doesn't know the means of her death. We hope that the true story will eventually come out and her family will find closure. Kept Schreiber deal secret to guard reputation, Mulroney says (The Globe and Mail) Dhalla denies hiring or mistreating caregivers (National Post) In World News Soldier charged in rampage used escort's weapon, official says (CNN)In our opinion: It's a tragic demonstration of the horrible repercussions of... More »

News Headlines for Monday, May 12, 2009

By Kath on May 11, 2009 6:58 PM

In National News:Canada could be short 60,000 nurses in 15 years: studyIn our opinion: If you've ever been involved in our healthcare system, you know that nurses are the driving force behind it. Here's hoping more caring and talented young people turn their talents to this much-needed profession. Ottawa mayor offered opponent money, federal job, court hears Premier tells protesters not to block roads In World News:Shuttle blasts off for final Hubble fixIn our opinion: One of the marvels of our age, the Hubble space telescope gets its final tune-up. If you haven't already done so, you should check out... More »

News Headlines for Thursday, May 7, 2009

By Kath on May 7, 2009 9:49 PM

In National News: Harper touts development in surprise visit to Afghanistan (National Post) In our opinion: Harper is trying to convince Canadian troops and civilians alike that the mission in Afghanistan is more about aid and reconstruction than combat. Well, time will tell. Reports suggest elderly Alberta woman with swine flu has died (CBC) Ontario student wins NASA's space-colony competition (Globe and Mail) In World News Brazil flood victims face hunger and alligators (msnbc) In our opinion: Alligators? And anacondas and other snakes. Because dealing with a flood in a desperately poor region wasn't bad enough. Official: Preliminary report... More »

News Headlines for Wednesday, May 6, 2009

By Kath on May 6, 2009 5:21 PM

In National News: TSX over 10,000, back where it was 6 months ago (CBC)In our opinion: Although the TSX is not the be-all, end-all, it's comforting to see some signs of economic recovery. Canadian, Mexican flu strains match (Globe and Mail) Russia expels Canadian diplomats (National Post) In World News Obama hails unity over al-Qaeda (BBC)In our opinion: Unity between the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan and the US should hopefully lead to better chances for peace in this war-torn region. Taliban fighters pounded by Pakistani forces (CNN) Clinton: U.S. 'deeply' regrets Afghan deaths (msnbc) In Entertainment News Jon... More »

News Headlines for Tuesday, May 5, 2009

By Kath on May 5, 2009 10:04 PM

In National News: Nova Scotia's swine flu total hits 48 (CBC)In our opinion: Lots of reported cases, but so far no deaths in Canada. Remember: wash your hands!New video released in Ont. missing girl case (National Post)Alberta girl recovering from swine flu symptoms (Globe and mail) In World News UN rebukes Israel over Gaza raids (BBC)In our opinion: No matter what your opinion on this conflict, I'm sure everyone joins me in wishing for peace.Texas officials report second U.S. swine flu death (CNN)US's first face transplant patient goes public (msnbc) In Entertainment News Comic legend Dom DeLuise dies at 75... More »

News Headlines for Monday, May 4, 2009

By Kath on May 4, 2009 10:19 PM

In National News: Alberta child hospitalized with severe case of swine flu (National Post)In our opinion: In Canada's first severe case of H1N1 flu, there is no known link to Mexico. Our thoughts are with the family of this seriously ill child. We hope for a speedy and full recovery. Police seek driver and vehicle in case of missing Woodstock girl (CBC) Harper dismisses Liberal call for EI changes (Globe and Mail) In World News Swine flu no worse than regular flu, Napolitano says (CNN)In our opinion: Amidst much fear-mongering, the voice of reason issues forth from an unlikely... More »

News Headlines for Friday, May 1, 2009

By Kath on May 1, 2009 11:38 AM

In National News: Halifax evacuations continue as wildfire burns (CBC) In our opinion: What scary images! Our thoughts are with the families who have lost their homes to the fire. Thankfully there have been no major injuries. 15 new cases of swine flu confirmed in Canada (National Post) The war over Chrysler (Globe and Mail) In World News UN images show Sri Lanka damage (BBC) In our opinion: Shelling civilians in a so-called safe zone. It doesn't get much lower than that, does it? Especially when the civilians in question are your own citizens. Asia Reports First Case of... More »

News Headlines for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

By Kath on April 29, 2009 11:24 AM

In National News: Pope apologizes for residential-school abuse (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: We once read that offering an apology brings grace. There can never be an excuse for what happened in residential schools - apologies are the only option and even that has been too long in coming. Taser's medical expert says weapon didn't cause Dziekanski's death (CBC) Omar Khadr back in court on June 1 (National Post) In World News Earliest case of swine flu tucked away in Mexico, officials say (CNN)In our opinion: There is some importance to identifying the "index patient" or "patient zero" in... More »

News Headlines for Tuesday, April 28, 2009

By Kath on April 28, 2009 9:42 PM

In National News: Baby survives after being abandoned in the woods (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: This is a really weird one - the father grabbed his 13 month old son from the mother, drove for hours and then abandoned his son in the woods, before being turned over to police hours later. Unbelievably, and against all hopes, the police found the little boy alive. Our hearts soar in relief that a lost child has been found. Missing girl's mom hedges about polygraph (Globe and Mail) Canadian judge refuses to derail Afghan detainee inquiry (National News) In World News... More »

News Headlines for Monday, April 27, 2009

By Kath on April 27, 2009 6:33 PM

In National News: Swine flu likely to worsen in Canada, says top health official (CBC)In our opinion: Nervous urbanmoms.ca staffer fights off cold symptoms... B.C. Solicitor-General resigns (Globe and Mail) Kidnapped diplomats were traded for terrorists: group (National Post) In World News Avoid Mexico, travelers are told, as flu toll mounts (New York Times)In our opinion: In these days of international travel it's just so difficult to stop the spread of diseases. Still, steering clear of Mexico in the short-term would seem to be a wise move. WHO raises swine flu alert level (BBC) Rebels: Sri Lanka still bombing civilians... More »

News Headlines for Thursday, April 23, 2009

By Kath on April 23, 2009 5:07 PM

In National News: PM must press U.S. for Khadr's return from Guantanamo, court rules (CBC) In our opinion: Khadr, who was 15 at the time of his original detention in Afghanistan, remains in Guantanamo Bay. According to international law, Khadr was a child soldier and therefore should never have been detained. Despite this Federal court order, Harper says his government may try to overturn the judge's decision. Freed diplomats celebrate in hilltop palace (Globe and Mail) Sketch of Ontario girl's abductor 'looks nothing like me,' mother defends (National Post) In World News ANC on course for South Africa landslide... More »

News Headlines for Tuesday, April 21, 2009

By Kath on April 21, 2009 1:59 PM

In National News: Harper welcomes softened NAFTA stance in U.S. (National Post)In our opinion: Let's hope Obama's people are correct in their assertion that it's possible to add stronger environmental and labour conditions to NAFTA without reopening the agreement. MPs grill top Mountie on tasers (Globe and Mail) Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 0.25% (CBC) In World News Obama leaves door open to Bush officials' prosecution (CNN)In our opinion: We admire Obama's openness to looking at the behaviour of the last administration, particularly with respect to breaches of international law. Mass Tamil exodus from rebel area... More »

News Headlines for Monday, April 20, 2009

By Kath on April 20, 2009 12:01 PM

In National News: Man in custody after hijacking, Canadian crew released: Jamaican police (CBC) Police search water for missing Woodstock girl (National Post) More than 100 kids seized from Alberta drug houses (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: It's shocking to discover how many children live in such horrible danger - right here in our own country. In World News Delegates walk out of UN summit during Ahmadinejad speech (CBC)Waterboarding used 266 times on 2 suspects (msnbc)In our opinion: 266 times. On only two suspects. That's a lot of torture. Ahmadinejad intervenes in U.S. journalist's 'spy' case (National Post) In Entertainment... More »

News Headlines for Wednesday, April 15, 2009

By Kath on April 17, 2009 11:34 AM | 1 Comment

In National News: OPP takes over lead in search for Woodstock girl (CBC) In our opinion: This seems a disturbing development in this terrifying story. Encouraging, though, is the hint that police now have leads on the identity of the woman Tori was seen walking with in the video. Chrysler doomed in Canada without deep cuts, chiefs warn (Globe and Mail) Canadian charged in attempt to ship banned nuclear technology to Iran (National Post) In World News Bush-era interrogation memo: No torture without 'severe pain' intent (CNN) In our opinion: When you write your own rules, how can you ever... More »

News Headlines for Wednesday, April 15, 2009

By Kath on April 15, 2009 7:14 PM

In National News: Inquiry lawyer grills Schreiber over payments to Mulroney (CBC) In our opinion: If it looks like a rat and it smells like a rat...oh! make that two rats... Missing Ont. girl's parents take lie detector tests (canada.com) Conquest Vacations shuts down (Globe and Mail) In World News Clinton unveils initiative to combat 'scourge of piracy' (CNN) In our opinion: The thought of pirates - although the idea may seem a wee bit archaic - is chilling. Anything that reduce the threat from the terrorists of the seas has got to be a good thing. Iran says... More »

News Headlines for Tuesday, April 14, 2009

By Kath on April 14, 2009 11:05 PM

In National News: Enhanced video of missing girl, mystery woman released (CBC) Canadian warship called into action after Somali pirates attack (Edmonton Journal) Harper caught in the middle of Obama's Cuba shift (National Post)In our opinion: It'll be interesting to watch Harper try to tap-dance around the issue of Cuba's relations with the US as he heads to the Summit of the Americas this weekend. In World News Obama suggests recession easing (BBC)In our opinion: Well, it would be a relief to think that the recession has already bottomed out, and after all the money that's been thrown at... More »

News Headlines for Monday, April 13, 2009

By Kath on April 13, 2009 12:02 PM

In National News: Threat of more Manitoba flooding remains while ice shifts north (CBC)In our opinion: In an unusually cold and wet spring, Manitoba's normal flood-control systems (including Winnipeg's floodway) are not effective in the face of larger-than-usual ice floes. Our thoughts are with the many families whose homes are at risk. Police continue hunt for missing Ont. girl (canada.com) Sask. teens rescue family from sinking car (Globe and Mail) In World News Family, academy express relief after captain's rescue (CNN)In our opinion: We're very happy to learn that Captain Richard Philips has been safely rescued, but the death... More »

News Headlines for Friday, April 10, 2009

By Kath on April 10, 2009 12:32 PM

In National News: Search continues for missing girl (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: This story makes us heartsick with worry. Local police say they're hopeful they will find young Victoria Stafford "well". Please let them be right. B.C. gangster gets life sentence for slaughter (canada.com) Judge orders psychiatric evaluation for Canadian stolen plane suspect (CBC) In World News Mass funeral for Italy quake dead (BBC)In our opinion: More heartbreaking news today as the bodies of many of Italy's earthquake victims are laid to rest in a mass funeral. The sight of tiny white coffins amongst their number is even... More »

News Headlines for Thursday, April 9, 2009

By Kath on April 9, 2009 11:30 AM

In National News: Baby's father expresses his frustration (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: Our hearts break with sadness for the families of the babies involved in this story. We'll be hugging our healthy children with immense gratitude today. Canada lost 63,100 jobs in March (National Post) Unionized Quebec Wal-Mart workers get 1st contract (CBC) In World News FBI in hostage talks with Somalis (BBC)In our opinion: thankfully the other members of the crew are safely on their way to Kenya under armed guard, but captain Richard Phillips remains a hostage. Although reportedly safe we can only imagine he and... More »

News Headlines for Wednesday, April 8, 2009

By Kath on April 8, 2009 2:12 PM

In National News: No answers on Mulroney party status, says Harper (CBC)In our opinion: Ah! The politics of convenience. Could the most successful Conservative Prime Minister in recent history be retroactively ousted by folks who weren't even in the party when he was PM? Baby no longer a candidate for transplant surgery (CTV) Alberta to post the biggest deficit in its history (Globe and Mail) In World News U.S. crew retakes hijacked ship, Pentagon says (CNN)In our opinion: It's still unconfirmed, but this story has the potential for a Hollywood feature - 20 US crew overpower a boatload of Somali... More »

News Headlines for Tuesday, April 7, 2009

By Kath on April 7, 2009 11:46 AM

In National News: Probe underway after Ontario plane leads U.S. fighter jets over 4 states (CBC)In our opinion: The pilot of the stolen Cessna was reportedly trying to commit suicide, as he thought he'd be shot down once he crossed the US border. While certainly a novel means of committing suicide, it seems to pose rather a risk to the innocent people on the ground, though. Canadian arrested in Somalia allegedly member of Islamist militia (National Post) Cinema business reeling happily along (Globe and Mail) In World News Death toll rises in Italy quake (BBC)In our opinion: despite the... More »

News Headlines for Monday, April 6, 2009

By Kath on April 6, 2009 9:01 AM

In National News: Eastern Health 'should be shot' over cancer test handling: Williams (CBC)In our opinion: Cancer is unbelievably distressing to both patients and families; to have to deal with the uncertainty of flawed or missed laboratory tests is simply wrong. Unemployment to peak in 2010, board estimates (The Star) Man convicted in Jane Creba slaying at 'high risk' to reoffend, court told (The Star) In World News: More than 150 dead in Italian quake, PM says (CBC)In our opinion: A terrifying and tragic event that shows us how helpless we are in the face of nature. Our thoughts are... More »

News Headlines for Friday, April 3, 2009

By Kath on April 3, 2009 5:27 PM

In National News: Afghanistan's move to restrict women stuns Ottawa (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: And we're in Afghanistan exactly why, again? PMO wanted Gainey death report held until campaign over: emails (CBC) Canada vows not to 'interfere' in Khadr case (Nationa Post) In World News At least 12 people, gunman dead in Binghamton, New York (CNN)In our opinion: it's a terrible tragedy and is always immensely shocking when a person inflicts such violence on innocent people. At times like these, we're very grateful for gun control laws. Obama Takes Charm Offensive to Young People (New York Times) UN... More »

News Headlines for Thursday, April 2, 2009

By Kath on April 2, 2009 7:31 PM

In National News: Suncor fined $850,000 for environmental violations (CBC) In our opinion: We're glad to see that justice has been served, but we can't help but wonder whether this fine will be a strong enough deterrent. Toronto airport yanks RCMP privileges after undercover visit (Globe and Mail) Infant's body found in East Vancouver yard (CBC) In World News G20 pumps $1 trillion into beating recession (CNN) In our opinion: Do we have any concept how much money $1 trillion really is? At some point, large numbers cease to be meaningful at all. Ex-Illinois governor is indicted on corruption charges (New... More »

News Headlines for Wednesday, April 1, 2009

By Kath on April 1, 2009 1:46 PM

In National News: G20 nations need to 'overreact': Harper (National Post)In our opinion: After months of insisting "it won't happen to us", it's good to see Stephen Harper owning up to the economic crisis in Canada. Let's hope these G20 leaders can reach a consensus that will actually help the suffering of average people. Portfolio managers more optimistic about TSX: survey (CBC) Mother arrested after deaths of daughters (CBC) In World News Obama and Brown urge united action on economy (New York Times)In our opinion: G20 news is hot today, and the world is watching. Here's hoping the leaders... More »

News Headlines for Tuesday, March 31, 2009

By Kath on March 31, 2009 1:27 PM

In National News: 'Spiritual dream team' to gather in B.C. for peace (National Post)In our opinion: While our government may have denied British MP George Galloway admission to Canada, we can rest assured that - unlike the South African government - they won't close our doors to the Dalai Lama. CSIS won't rule out tips derived from torture (Globe and Mail) Canadian economy contracted 0.7% in January (CBC) In World News Hundreds feared dead off coast of Libya (CNN) In our opinion: This story reflects the desperation of people seeking to escape poverty and violence. Each year, tens of thousands... More »

News Headlines for Monday, March 30, 2009

By Kath on March 30, 2009 11:30 AM

In National News: Court to rule if British MP can enter Canada (CTV)In our opinion: This is sure to be a polarizing story. Our government deems Brithish MP George Galloway to be a terrorist based on a recent trip to deliver humanitarian goods to war-torn Gaza and aid money to Palestinian ruling party Hamas. 1st witnesses to testify at Mulroney-Schreiber hearing (CBC) Crown, defence appeal Pickton trial (The National Post) In World News: Obama gets tough with carmakers (BBC)In our opinion: Sometimes all that's needed is a little tough love. Then again, the financial markets didn't seem to like... More »

News Headlines for Friday, March 27, 2009

By Kath on March 27, 2009 12:27 PM | 1 Comment

In National News:Ignatieff popularity growing (Canoe)In our opinion: This one's funny - it's not really that Iggy's popularity is growing, per se. No: actually it seems he's pretty on par with Harper (around 45%). The difference is that Iggy's negative popularity rating is much lower than Harper's (whose negative rating is pretty much equal to his positive rating). Seems politicians aren't the only ones mastering the spin! Quebec orders police to turn in Tasers (CBC) RCMP used Taser only once, paramedic told (National Post) In World News US rethinks Afghanistan strategy (BBC)In our opinion: Although hopeful that a fresh... More »

News Headlines for Thursday, March 26, 2009

By Kath on March 26, 2009 10:34 AM

In National News:State of emeergency declared in Manitoba towns (National Post)In our opinion: Our hearts go out to the people affected by this natural disaster. Jobs disappearing faster than stimulus can create: budget officer (CBC) In World NewsCar bomb kills 16, wounds 40 in Baghdad (Reuters)In our opinion: Four children were killed in the blast, which took place in a crowded shopping district. With American troops due to withdraw from Iraq in August, 2010, hopes for peace in the war-torn country seem distant. Warning launched against North Korea (Globe and Mail) China: Pentagon military report distorted (CNN) In Entertainment... More »

News Headlines for Wednesday, March 25, 2009

By Kath on March 25, 2009 7:09 PM | 1 Comment

In National News: Livent co-founders guilty of fraud (Globe and Mail) In our opinion: Justice Mary Lou Benotto said, "The exponential growth of the company was analogous to an athlete taking a performance-enhancing drug. The result may be spectacular but the means involve cheating." Hear, hear! We agree. Oh, and by the way, it looks like Mom was right when she told us that cheaters never prosper. RCMP softened Taser-use restrictions (CBC) Tories move to eliminate two-for-one jail credit (National Post) In World News: Netenyahu pledges to pursue peace with Palestinians (Reuters)In our opinion: Whatever your personal feelings on... More »

News Headlines for Tuesday, March 24, 2009

By Kath on March 24, 2009 2:12 PM | 1 Comment

In National News: Fox News host apologizes as bodies return (National Post)In our opinion: Perhaps we shouldn't dignify this story with any more commentary than it's already received, but when the footage of Fox's satirical news show Red Eye (which airs at 3:00 am) hit the internet this weekend, it engendered a rash of anti-American vitriol and has the story still lingering in headlines days later. Host Greg Gutfeld's so-called apology sounds more like an excuse: "...my words may have been misunderstood. It was not my intent to disrespect the brave men, women and families of the Canadian military..." EI,... More »

News Headlines for Monday, March 23, 2009

By Kath on March 23, 2009 6:39 PM

In National News: Bodies of four Canadian soldiers return home (CBC)In our opinion: Whatever your personal feelings about the war on terror, the conflict in Afghanistan, and Canada's role in it, you cannot fail to be moved by the images of of young men returning home in caskets. These men are our brothers, fathers and sons, and it's a deep personal tragedy to the families involved. Suncor, Petro-Can announce merger (CBC) Supervising officer says he ordered Dziekanski tasered (The Globe and Mail) In World News:Obama confident that $1 trillion bank rescue plan will work (Associated Press)In our opinion: a trillion... More »

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