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Canada’s Housing Bubble Springs A Leak

By: Mike Whitney Sagging prices and droopy home sales in Vancouver have set off alarms across Canada. These are the first signs that the country’s overheated real estate market has begun to cool. Homes sales have plunged 33 percent year-over-year, … read more »

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A single misplaced step cost Canada a bronze medal

A single misplaced step cost Canada a bronze medal in one of the marquee events at the London Olympics. The Canadian team was disqualified from the final of the men’s 4×100-metre relay Saturday after thirdleg runner, Jared Connaughton of New … read more »

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2012 London Olympics Canada suffered a 2-1 loss to Japan

One more goal and Canada could have kicked off the 2012 Summer Olympics with a comeback story. Thanks to an incredible defensive play and a gorgeous offensive effort, a deficit that could have been three was one. Suddenly, the Canadians … read more »

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Minister Fast Meets with Canadian Trade Mission Participants in Libya

OTTAWA, Canada, January 31, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — International Trade Minister Ed Fast meets with Canadian companies interested in doing business in Libya during a corporate social responsibility round table. The event provided Canadian companies with an increased understanding … read more »

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International moves to bypass Laurent Gbagbo as Ivorian leader Media Player

The international community is unanimous in its acceptance of Alassane Ouattara as the winner of the November elections. Mr Gbagbo’s access to funds has been blocked and in an attempt to further isolate him financially the United States has banned … read more »

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Toronto the most miserable city in Canada: study

Bigger may not be better after all. A study conducted by the Canadian Centre for the Study of Living Standards has concluded what many Canadians have long believed: That Toronto is the most miserable city in the country. Despite having … read more »

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