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Canadians leave Gaza for safety
Dozens of Canadians who had been stranded in the Gaza Strip have been taken to safety after spending several days trapped in the troubled region.
Trapped in Gaza, Canadians ask for help
When Canadian Marwan Diab decided to travel to Gaza with his wife and four children several weeks ago, he hadn't anticipated marking the start of the new year under fire.
Smiles abound at Salvation Army
JASON MALLOY The Truro Daily News TRURO The spirit of the season shone brightly at The Salvation Army on Thursday.
WestJet files new initiatives in flight plan
S ean Durfy figures he has strong cards to play in 2009 with his plans to unveil WestJet Airlines Ltd.'s frequent-flier program and sign two partnerships with global carriers, moves designed to help fill seats ...
Canadian PM pledges to remain staunch ally of Israel
Canada will keep close ties with Israel and remain to be its staunch ally, Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised during a Jewish religious ceremony Monday night.
Shannon and Patrick Leano have a good thing going. She's in corporate communications, he's a chef.
Australians rush for Boxing Day sales
A pedestrian walks past a holiday sale sign in the window of the Lammle's Western Wear store in downtown Calgary in early December.
Airlines rush to draft obesity policies
Human rights lawyer Linda McKay-Panos said it's fair to have to show advance evidence 'because I don't want my butt measured at the airport.' Photograph by: Dean Bicknell/Calgary Herald OTTAWA a ' Canada's two ...
A giant snowman named Snowzilla has mysteriously appeared again this year, despite a cease-and-desist order More in News 05:28 The Hazzard sisters on CTV Globe and Mail Update - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at ...
Christmas memories - old and new
This year will be a different Christmas for me and my husband Mark. For the first time in 25 years, our children will not be homeward bound.
It all started with some cowboy hats. When Bill White took his first international trip as mayor of Houston in 2006, his delegation traveled to Calgary to meet his counterpart in this fast-growing Canadian ...
Marjorie Haugen will be remembered as a colourful and vibrant woman, with a zest for life.
Pedophile flew under the radar
Mr. Wrenshall, a 62-year-old Canadian who taught English in Bangkok, was arrested this week after being indicted in a New Jersey court on 18 counts related to child prostitution and abetting sex tourism.
Flyers get a break on fuel costs
Consumers who logged on to Air Canada's website Wednesday to book a getaway in the new year received welcome relief on fuel surcharges for Vancouver-Hong Kong flights.
Calgary Teen Named as Canada's Top Teen Philanthropist
16 /CNW/ - Jane Wu, a remarkable 18-year old, has earned the title of "Canada's Top Teen Philanthropist" through Mackenzie Investments' first annual national contest.
As soon as Cpl. Nathan Hornburg fell to a Taliban shell on Sept. 24, 2007 while working on a disabled tank, his loved ones' were determined his death wouldn't be an end.
Rules relaxed, but will it open up the skies?
Canada and the European Union heralded their aviation pact yesterday, expressing hope that liberalized rules will lead to more flights and heightened competition, despite airlines struggling during the ...
Precautions can ease troubles abroad
Foreign tourists wait for their flights at the Suvarnabuhmi international airport in Bangkok during the recent troubles in Thailand.
Albertans should expect some job losses, economists say
GE Money is closing its Edmonton call centre in early 2009, resulting in the loss of about 250 jobs.
No-fly order clips Valley woman's wings
When Glenda Hutton retired from being secretary at Courtenay Elementary School, she was determined to see the world.