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Man drowns in Humber River misadventure - Toronto

In what Toronto Police are describing as a death by misadventure, a man was found in the Humber River near The Humber Marshes Park north of The...

by Victor Biro in Canada on 15/05/2012

Society

Three arrested and shotgun seized after shots fired - Toronto

Police wasted no time tracking down and arresting 3 men after reports of the sounds of shots in the area of Vendome Pl. Near Don Mills Rd. And...

by Victor Biro in Canada on 13/05/2012

Society

Police investigate after man struck by car dies - Toronto

Toronto Police Traffic Services are investigating after an 82-year-old man was struck and killed on Duplex Ave., South of Eglinton around 1 p.M. The...

by Victor Biro in Canada on 11/05/2012

15/05/2012 - Man drowns in Humber River misadventure - Toronto - Canada - In what Toronto Police are describing...
13/05/2012 - Three arrested and shotgun seized after shots fired - Toronto - Canada - Police wasted no time tracking down and...
11/05/2012 - Police investigate after man struck by car dies - Toronto - Canada - Toronto Police Traffic Services are...
11/05/2012 - London Knights win OHL Championship - Canada - The London Knights defeated the Niagara...
11/05/2012 - Suspicious package brings Toronto Police to West End - Canada - A suspicious package attached to a...
10/05/2012 - Accident ejects couple from Range Rover - Toronto - Canada - A driver heading northbound in a Range...
09/05/2012 - Murder in Mid-Toronto park - Canada - A man has been found shot in a mid-...
07/05/2012 - Ontario Hockey League Championships - Final Round - Canada - The London Knights defeated the Niagara...
07/05/2012 - Driver loses control on Don Valley Parkway - Toronto - Canada - A man driving southbound on the Don...
06/05/2012 - Fire in Montreal apartment complex - Canada - Firefighters were called in after a...

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Man drowns in Humber River misadventure - Toronto

Society

Man drowns in Humber River misadventure - Toronto

In what Toronto Police are describing as a death by misadventure, a man was found in the Humber River near The Humber Marshes Park north of The Queensway and Parklawn Road. The man was ...
by Victor Biro, on 15th of May 2012
Urban Cowboys - Team Penning

Our World

Urban Cowboys - Team Penning

Team penning is a competition and test of skill where competitors corral cows into a pen. The team with the quickest score over several heats wins. The participants either work or atten...
by Mark Spowart, on 7th of February 2010
Three arrested and shotgun seized after shots fired - Toronto

Society

Three arrested and shotgun seized after shots fired - T...

Police wasted no time tracking down and arresting 3 men after reports of the sounds of shots in the area of Vendome Pl. Near Don Mills Rd. And Eglinton shortly before 1am. After a brief...
by Victor Biro, on 13th of May 2012
London Knights win OHL Championship

Sports

London Knights win OHL Championship

The London Knights defeated the Niagara Icedogs 2-1 to win the best of seven Ontario Hockey League Championships 4-1 in front of more than 9,000 spectators at the John Labatt Centre.
by Mark Spowart, on 11th of May 2012
Police investigate after man struck by car dies - Toronto

Society

Police investigate after man struck by car dies - Toron...

Toronto Police Traffic Services are investigating after an 82-year-old man was struck and killed on Duplex Ave., South of Eglinton around 1 p.M. The man suffered serious head injuries a...
by Victor Biro, on 11th of May 2012
Parliament Buildings and National War Memorial in Ottawa, Canada

Our World

Parliament Buildings and National War Memorial in Ottaw...

Ottawa is the capital of Canada and home to not the countries government but many museums, memorials and galleries. The Parliament Buildings and the National War Memorial are located ac...
by Mark Spowart, on 10th of May 2011
Pre-deployment training in Canada

Our World

Pre-deployment training in Canada

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces go through pre-deployment training at a base in Meaford Ontario. The exercise called "Maple Storm Two" was designed to expose the soldiers...
by Mark Spowart, on 10th of May 2008
Family Farming in Canada

Our World

Family Farming in Canada

Farming has long been a way of life for many Canadians. In recent years farmers have had to learn how to work more efficiently has they deal with higher costs and at the same time seein...
by Mark Spowart, on 9th of May 2006
Alternative Energy across Southwest Ontario

Environment

Alternative Energy across Southwest Ontario

Across rural land in Southwestern Ontario wind turbines and solar farms are changing the face of the landscape as the provincial government looks for more sustainable energy sources.
by Mark Spowart, on 5th of May 2011
Accident ejects couple from Range Rover - Toronto

Society

Accident ejects couple from Range Rover - Toronto

A driver heading northbound in a Range Rover lost control colliding with the guardrail, partially ejecting the driver and passenger. Neither were wearing their seat belts at the time, a...
by Victor Biro, on 10th of May 2012
Suspicious package brings Toronto Police to West End

Society

Suspicious package brings Toronto Police to West End

A suspicious package attached to a utility pole on Prince Edward Drive north of Bloor brought out the Emergency Task Force Explosive Disposal team and closed down the area for several h...
by Victor Biro, on 11th of May 2012
Murder in Mid-Toronto park

Society

Murder in Mid-Toronto park

A man has been found shot in a mid-Toronto park after police were called for the sound of gunshots around 3am. Police are aware of the man's identity, but are refusing to release t...
by Victor Biro, on 9th of May 2012
National Tulip Festival - Ottawa

Our World

National Tulip Festival - Ottawa

Each spring gardens in Canada's capital city are in bloom with more than one million tulips. The festival started when the Dutch Royal Family donated 100,000 tulip bulbs to Canada ...
by Mark Spowart, on 10th of May 2011
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride - Commissioners Review

Our World

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride - Commission...

Each spring before the famed Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride team starts their performance tour, they perform a dress rehearsal for the Commissioner of the Force. The rehears...
by Mark Spowart, on 10th of May 2011
Ontario Hockey League Championships - Final Round

Sports

Ontario Hockey League Championships - Final Round

The London Knights defeated the Niagara Icedogs 3-2 to take a 2-1 lead in their best of seven series. The winner of the Ontario Hockey League Championships will advance to the Canadian ...
by Mark Spowart, on 7th of May 2012
Driver loses control on Don Valley Parkway - Toronto

Society

Driver loses control on Don Valley Parkway - Toronto

A man driving southbound on the Don Valley Parkway lost control of his minivan while exiting at Lawrence Avenue taking more than 10 metres of guardrail from the ground and sending him t...
by Victor Biro, on 7th of May 2012
Fire in Montreal apartment complex

Society

Fire in Montreal apartment complex

Firefighters were called in after a fire broke out at a second story apartment. The blaze was brought under control quickly and no injuries were reported. Although the fire seemed accid...
by Gerry Lauzon, on 6th of May 2012
Largest Global Marijuana March in the World - Toronto

Politics

Largest Global Marijuana March in the World - Toronto

A crowd of approximately 20,000 pot smokers and activists gathered to celebrate marijuana during the world's largest Global Marijuana March through the streets of downtown Toronto.
by R. Jeanette Martin, on 5th of May 2012
Super Moon Arrives in Toronto

Our World

Super Moon Arrives in Toronto

In an annual event that was at an 18-year peak, the Super Moon arrived over Toronto. The Super Moon is an astronomical event where the moon appears at it's largest and brightest. T...
by Victor Biro, on 5th of May 2012
Downtown stabbing sends man to hospital - Toronto

Society

Downtown stabbing sends man to hospital - Toronto

A man was transported to St. Michaels Trauma Centre after a stabbing at 251 Sherbourne Street, north of Dundas.
by Victor Biro, on 6th of May 2012

Reporters

Whiteboard

Hello Team, I have just

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 15:47.
Hello Team,
I have just launched the Winter Olympics Page
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Saturday, November 28

Submitted by Richard Prudhomme on Thu, 26/11/2009 - 22:57.

Saturday, November 28
Quebec
Montreal - 7 p.m., Places des Vestiges on the Quays of the Old Port,
across from Jacques-Cartier Pier

About the Holiday Train:

The Holiday Train is a freight train covered in more than 200,000 bright lights. At 140 stops across Canada and United States, Canadian Pacific provides a box car stage, a line up of great musical talent and a corporate contribution to the local food bank. Food banks provide collection bins for non-perishable food. Communities, in turn, donate food and funds, all of which stays in the community. The Holiday Train has raised $4 million and 2 million pounds of food. Full schedules and background information are available at www.cpr.ca by clicking on the Holiday Train

Thank you for the update

Submitted by Wais B on Thu, 22/10/2009 - 15:36.

Thank you for the update Richard.

George Bush in

Submitted by Richard Prudhomme on Thu, 22/10/2009 - 03:03.

George Bush in Montreal

THURSDAY, October 22, 11am-1pm
In front of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel,
900 René-Levesque Boulevard

“A Conversation with George W. Bush”: Montreal’s Chamber of Commerce is paying $100,000 for the former US President to share the “highlights” of his presidency. Who’s paying $400 each to hear him brag for 40 minutes?

Media Advisory - Hudson's Bay

Submitted by Alex Ratson on Thu, 01/10/2009 - 00:51.

Media Advisory - Hudson's Bay Company to unveil 2010 Canadian Olympic Team Retail Apparel at grand opening of Olympic Superstore
More info at: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2009/30/c2152.html