National Capital Commission looking into corporate sponsorship options
The National Capital Commission is reviewing a proposal to bring in almost $4.5 million in new sponsorship money over the next five years to promote its cultural jewels in the Ottawa area. Continue reading
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Doug Ford calls drug trade allegations ‘sleazy journalism’
Toronto Councillor Doug Ford says allegations that he was heavily involved in Etobicoke’s drug trade in the 1980s reach a new low. Continue reading
Police ask for help finding woman missing from Alexandra Park
Elliada Araujo, 29, was last seen walking in the area of Dundas Street West and Vanauley Walk around 5:30 p.m. Continue reading
Recall: President’s Choice White Grape Juice
The 1.36 litre size of President’s Choice White Grape Juice contains sulphites which are not declared on the label. Consumption of the product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in people with sensitivity to sulphites. Continue reading
“We hope that by giving away 10,000 pink balloons, we will give this city 10,000 ideas of life beyond war.”Nargis Azaryun, Afghan volunteer Gallery: Kabul residents receive 10,000 peace-filled balloons during “We Believe in Balloons Day” →
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Celebrating Laura Secord Elementary’s 100th Birthday
A Vancouver elementary school is celebrating its 100th birthday with some amazing memories. Jennifer Palma reports. Continue reading
30 detained after Orthodox vigilantes disrupt gay rights rally in Moscow
Russian police say they detained at least 30 gay rights campaigners and their opponents at an unsanctioned rally in Moscow. Continue reading
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Watch: Global National – May 24, 2013
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen for May 24, 2013 Continue reading
North Korean envoy to China pledges renewed commitment to nuclear disarmament talks
A top North Korean envoy has delivered a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi Jinping and told him Pyongyang would take steps to rejoin stalled nuclear disarmament talks, in an apparent victory for Beijing’s efforts to coax its unruly ally into lowering tensions. Continue reading