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Canada sex shop heist shafts proprietress

Vibrator theft ruins buzz Spare a kinky kind thought for one Wicked Wanda this Friday - the Canadian sex shop owner has been robbed of vibrators to the tune of $2,000.?

Canada's High-Tech Hub

Ottawa's high-tech sector has burgeoned. More of its residents are employed in fields of engineering and science than in any other Canadian city, making it a high-tech hotbed not unlike those of the U.S. read more

Why Canada's Green Party is (finally) a prime-time draw

Elizabeth May, the Green candidate, will make history by appearing in a nationally televised debate on Thursday night.

Canadian election Copyright Pledge gains steam

More and more of Canada's electoral candidates are signing onto the Copyright Pledge, just one week after its release. The initial reaction to the pledge has been very strong. I am pleased to advise that the Green Party (as a party) has agreed to the pledge. In addition, the following NDP MPs have added their names as supporters: * Charlie Angus, New Democrat MP, Timmins-James Bay, ON * Olivia Chow, New Democrat MP, Trinity-Spadina, ON * Libby Davies, New Democrat MP, Vancouver East, BC * Michael Byers, New Democrat Candidate, Vancouver Centre, BC * Anne Lagacé Dowson, New Democrat Candidate, Westmount, QC * Phil Brown, New Democrat Candidate, Nepean-Carleton, ON * John Chan, New Democrat Candidate, Calgary Centre-North, AB * Tyler Kinch, New Democrat Candidate, Calgary Centre, AB ...The pledge again: Will you commit to a balanced approach to copyright reform that reflects the views of all Canadians by pledging: 1. To respect the rights of creators and consumers. 2. Not to support any copyright bill that undermines or weakens the Copyright Act?s users rights. 3. To fully consult with Canadians before introducing any copyright reform bill and to conduct inclusive, national hearings on any tabled bill. Read that pledge again -- can you believe that there are candidates in this election who can find something to object to in those three points? Copyright Pledge Gains Momentum - Green Party and NDP Candidates On Board...

Oil's Green Costs Set to Rise as Canada Vote Nears

CALGARY, Alberta - Already struggling with the soaring costs of developing the Alberta oil sands, Canada's energy industry now also faces the prospect of tighter environmental controls regardless of which party wins the country's upcoming general election.

U.S.: Great Place for the Oil Business

UXBRIDGE, Canada, Sep 30 (IPS) - Why do U.S. oil companies -- some of the most profitable corporations on the planet -- receive 20 to 40 billion dollars a year in subsidies from the U.S. government?

Zenn No-Emission Electric Cars Launched In Canada (AHN)

(AHN) - Canadian electric car maker Zenn Motor Company Inc. is now allowed to sell its vehicles in its home country. - Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:19:10 GMT

Canada PM 'read plagiarised speech'

Canadian PM Stephen Harper read a 2003 speech on Iraq which had identical sections to one by Australia's ex-PM John Howard.

Canada PM faces plagiarism claim

Canadian PM Stephen Harper read a 2003 speech on Iraq which had identical sections to one by Australia's ex-PM John Howard.

High stakes in Canada's vast oil-sands fields

Trillions of dollars' worth of oil are present, but the environmental costs are high, too ? and growing.