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Thursday Jul 2 | The Toronto Star

Is social policy too boring for Ignatieff?

The Liberal party is "more than a machine for winning elections," Ignatieff, then a Harvard University professor, told the delegates.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Harvard University, Stephen Harper,

Tue Jun 30, 2009

The Victoria Star

Hang time

Sticky, owned by Sarah Simone of Welland, Ont., competes in the long jump competition run by Ontario Dock Dogs as part of the London International Food Festival in Victoria Park in London, Ont., recently.

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Related Topix: Canada, Life, Food, Food Festival

Sun Jun 28, 2009

The Globe and Mail

With artistic effort, a school is born

PAUL WALDIE Last updated on Saturday, Jun. 27, 2009 05:23AM EDT T he Gift: More than $50,000 and climbing The Cause: Elephant Thoughts The Reason: To build a school in Nepal Julie and Craig Hartley were living in England 15 years ago when they decided to make a change.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Fri Jun 26, 2009

ChartAttack

Breakout 2007: Attack In

Hometown: Welland, Ontario Official Site: www.myspace.com/attackinblack Sound: A dizzy mix of alt.country and punk that compares favourably to the workmanlike vibe of the Constantines.

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Related Topix: Canada, The Constantines, Indie

Tue Jun 23, 2009

Globe and Mail

Canada, in short

Canada, in short Eve Tihanyi leads the way with her new collection of stories about the nature of truth, but three other writers are also helping to shape this country through their narratives Reviewed by Tom Sandborn Tuesday, Jun.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Mon Jun 15, 2009

Kdka.com

Hockey Championship Helps Pittsburgh's Image

Jun 15, 2009 7:17 pm US/Eastern Reporting Jon Delano Most of America doesn't care about hockey.

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Metro, Canada,

Sat Jun 13, 2009

The Victoria Star

Travel digest

Lebanese immigrant Ablan Leon sold clothing from a suitcase door-to-door, then used the profits in 1909 to open a general merchandise store in this southern Ontario city.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Travel, Canada Travel,

Wed Jun 10, 2009

Niagara This Week

Students produce eye-catching art

Saint Paul Catholic High School students Chloe Leonard, left, Vittorio Fragale and Michelle McLean show some of the art works on display at the school's art show last week.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Canada,

Mon Jun 08, 2009

Canada.com

Timeline: Canadian deaths in Afghanistan

2009 June 08: Pte. Alexandre Peloquin, 20, a member of 3rd battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment Battle Group, was serving with the 2nd battalion of the Quebec-based regiment in the volatile Panjwaii District.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Asia, Afghanistan,

Furniture Today

Retail pioneer Alban Leon honored with sculpture in city park

WELLAND, Ontario a ' A sculpture of Canadian furniture retailing pioneer Alban Leon will be unveiled this month in a city park here, according to the Welland Tribune.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Sat Jun 06, 2009

Canada NewsWire

Canadian Tire takes top honours for Retail Store Design

Retail Council of Canada recognizes success through 2009 Excellence in Retailing Awards TORONTO, June 3 /CNW/ - At the retail industry's largest annual award presentations earlier this week, Canadian Tire was awarded the Retail Council of Canada's 2009 Excellence in Retailing Award for 'Retail Store Design for a Large Chain'. Canadian Tire won for ...

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News,

Thu Jun 04, 2009

Cleantech.com - Accelerating the next...

IPO drought? Cleantech companies flood Canadian markets

Between the two Canadian exchanges, there are more than 144 cleantech companies, with three new listings in 2009, says Ungad Chadda, TSXa s new senior vice president.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Canada,

Tue Jun 02, 2009

Editor & Publisher

Sun Media to Close Welland 'Tribune' Pressroom

NEW YORK Ken Koyama, publisher of The Tribune, Welland, Ontario, informed staffers yesterday that the paper was closing its pressroom.

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Related Topix: Canada, New York Metro

Mon Jun 01, 2009

Slam Sports

Two-wheeled excursions

Cycling, it seems, is gaining in popularity in lots of different countries. Cycling, it seems, is gaining in popularity in lots of different countries.

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Related Topix: Canada, Travel, North America, Canada Travel, World News, Norway,

Thu May 28, 2009

Times-Transcript

Leon's marks 100th anniversary

The head of one of Canada's largest furniture retailers says Metro Moncton is a shining example of how a city can make the best of economic hard times, not just because of its diversified economy but also because of the East Coast attitude toward business and customer care.

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Related Topix: Canada, TV, Electronics,

Fri May 22, 2009

The Victoria Star

Leon's marks a century in the furniture business

After 100 years in the furniture business, Leon's is still going strong. Rob Northrup, owner of the Leon's store on Rothesay Avenue, is celebrating the nationwide chain's 100th birthday.

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Related Topix: Canada, Wedding, TV, Electronics

Sun May 17, 2009

Toronto Sun

War memorial vandalized

Veterans and residents are stunned after a vandalism attack on a unique southern Ontario war memorial.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News

Fri May 15, 2009

Stoney Creek News

Union officials urge city to buy from local companies

The difference between a cap the Hamilton and District Labour Council purchased from a Montreal company and one the city of Hamilton bought from an Ontario company could be the difference to saving local jobs, says the president of the local labour council.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News,

Tue May 12, 2009

ChartAttack

Attack In Black Play Diverse Set

Welland, Ont. band Attack In Black stopped at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern on Saturday to play an intimate set of new and old songs.

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Thu May 07, 2009

Niagara This Week

Hear the Voices of Beads at Welland Museuma s new exhibit

Derek Martin presented a Six Nations Iroquois smoke dance at the Welland Museum on Saturday.

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