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Russian rouble hits new 6-month low against dollar
The Russian currency is hurt by weaker oil prices and reports of an upsurge in fighting in east Ukraine …read more Source: The Globe and...
Mulcair burnishes NDP’s economic credentials; Duffy trial dogs Harper up north
OTTAWA — Tom Mulcair took his fight against the Conservatives straight into Finance Minister Joe Oliver’s back yard Friday, hoping perhaps to add a bit of spit and polish to the NDP’s less-than-stellar credentials as guardians of the public purse. Stephen Harper returned the favour, sort of, by travelling to the Northwest Territories...
Campaign pledge would cost $14 million to pave roadway in Northwest Territories
HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — As he campaigns in Canada’s North, Stephen Harper is leaving the door open to having a re-elected Conservative government join a North American missile defence shield. NATO warned in April that more than 30 countries either already have, or were acquiring, ballistic missile technology that could drop conventional...
ICYMI: Duffy trial – Big scandal or a tale full of sound and fury signifying foolishness?
It was another Duffy Day (get used to it) as the second week of the 2015 election campaign stumbled toward an end. A question to ponder: Was a week of Duffy and company a revelation of a “monstrous conspiracy” in the highest offices of the land or a sad little show of all-too-human desperation? No altruism here * Nigel Wright’s motives...
NDP finally sets date to choose candidate in Ottawa West-Nepean
New Democrats in Ottawa West-Nepean will pick their candidate on Aug. 25 — the same night their brethren in Ottawa-Vanier will choose their standard-bearer. Despite leading the polls nationally, the NDP has been slow to nominate candidates in Ottawa ridings, with three yet to be chosen. (A nomination meeting in the new riding of Nepean is set for...
Art exhibits: 7 new events and exhibits this week
New shows and events in and around Ottawa this week: StoryBoard: Bradley Cayford with guest Celina Gunn, vernissage Aug. 11 from 7 to 10 p.m., exhibit to Sept. 13, Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank St. atomicrooster.ca Earth to Vega: Deborah Arnold and Sanjeev Sivarulrasa, opening reception Aug. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m., exhibt to Sept. 13, Sivarulrasa Studio...
Ukraine surge in fighting violates ceasefire – EU
The European Union says escalating attacks on government-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine violate a February peace deal with pro-Russia separatists. “The Minsk Agreements must be implemented in good faith, starting with full observation of the ceasefire and genuine withdrawal of heavy weapons,” the EU said. Ukraine on Monday accused rebels of...
Canadian participation in surprise Arctic conference ‘absolutely essential’
A short-notice gathering of foreign ministers organized by the US State Department for the end of August could be a major forum for ensuring Arctic co-operation with Russia, despite a continued stalemate on the conflict in Ukraine. The conference, called GLACIER—Global Leadership in the Arctic: Cooperation, Innovation, Engagement and...
Prosecutors: Possible Buk missile parts found at MH17 site
Dutch prosecutors say possible fragments of Buk missile system found at MH17 crash site …read more Source:...
Ukraine returns artillery to war zone
Weapons, pulled back in February truce, were sent back to a village in Donetsk region after separatists stormed it, military says …read more Source: Toronto...
