Alberta government, community at odds over oil spill

The Alberta Government say they've cleaned up 20% of the 28,000 barrels of crude oil that leaked into wetland near Peace River -- but community leaders and environmental groups say they want more answers.

Wife of missing Edmonton soldier fears the worst

Justine MacKenzie-Curnow fears the worst.

Sat Jun 4th: GRAMOPHONEDZIE at Cafe Del Monko Canada

GRAMOPHONEDZIE Canada : Cafe Del Monko on 2011-06-04 ...

Dealing with multiple offers

In a seller’s market, multiple offers are common, but they can also happen in a balanced or buyer’s market. That’s why it’s important for REALTORS® to know how to present competing offers in a way that protects their clients and is also fair and professional for all involved. Because multiple offer Read more ...

Toronto Rocket subway train

Photo by apta_2050 in the blogTO Flickr pool.

ITespresso.fr: Les zones d’activité économique se voient décernées un « label Très Haut Débit »

Le gouvernement veut promouvoir la fibre optique à destination des entreprises en établissant le "label Zone d’Activité Très Haut Débit". Une première vague de onze ZAE l'a reçu.

ITespresso.fr: Microsoft Patch Tuesday : en mai, fais ce qu’il y a de plus léger

Avec deux bulletins de sécurité (dont un "critique"), on peut parler de livraison a minima, qui concerne surtout Windows Server et Office.

Judge Tut

A Hamburg judge has filmed a criminal complaint against German Chancellor Angela Merkel after Merkel said she was glad that Osama bin Laden is dead. Spiegel Online: "'I am a law-abiding citizen anda judge, sworn to justice and law," the ...

Celebrities all dump on Trump

There's a new celebrity pastime that's been sweeping the land.

Live Review: Paul Simon in Toronto

There is good and bad news about Paul Simon’s stop at Massey Hall on Friday night.

Cdn. exclusive: AC/DC interviewed

Lead singers and lead guitarists are supposed to have love-hate relationships. Think Mick and Keef. Steven and Joe. Eddie and Dave. Eddie and Sammy. Eddie and well, you get the drift.

'Glee' producer launches record label

After co-producing more than 100 Billboard Hot 100 hits for Fox’s â€oeGlee,” the show’s executive music producer, Adam Anders, is looking to capture some of that lightning in a bottle for recording artists on his own label.

Shaw is clearing out Pace PVR and Expander

During the soft launch of whole house system, ...

Late goal puts Attack back in final: CHL Playoffs

Defenceman Matt Petgrave scored on a 30-foot slapshot less than a minute into the first overtime period Friday as the Owen Sound Attack defeated the St. Michael's Majors 6-5 to cut Mississauga's lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven Ontario Hockey League championship series.

Dawes leads Bulldogs over Moose

Nigel Dawes scored a pair of goals as the Hamilton Bulldogs downed the Manitoba Moose 5-1 in American Hockey League playoff action Friday.

Wings are not done yet

To be the king, you have to beat the king, in the immortal words of that elegant old Anglican bishop Ric (Nature Boy) Flair, and even if the king is one step removed from his crown, as the Detroit Red Wings are, they still remember how to do that king thing.

Canucks must finish off Predators at home

The Vancouver Canucks have tried to portray themselves as disinterested in what has transpired in the three other semifinal series.

Coyotes could stay put for another season

The Glendale City Council is scheduled to vote next week on a plan to pay the NHL up to $25 million US to buy more time to find a buyer for the Phoenix Coyotes.

Defy gravity at Canada's Wonderland

WindSeeker, a â€oegravity-defying” adventure, joins the arsenal of adrenaline-pumping, white-knuckle thrill machines at Canada’s Wonderland this season.

Travelling France's B&Bs

To B&B; or not to B&B; -- that is the question.

Police investigating stabbing, car-jacking in Vancouver

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Clark charges that rival Eby is too radical for B.C.

But NDP byelection candidate blasts premier for avoiding debates ...

Penticton woman found alive, husband still missing

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B.C. woman missing for 7 weeks found in Nevada

A B.C. woman who has been missing for seven weeks was found alive Friday by hunters in Elko County, Nevada.

U of C unveils lighter, faster solar car

It’s lighter, sleeker and ready to take top prize at the World Solar Challenge in the Australian outback this October.

Strong energy prices boost Alberta’s bottom line

Rising oil and gas prices and a rebounding economy may help Alberta avoid plunging all the way into a forecast $3.4-billion deficit, Alberta’s premier said Friday. Ed Stelmach told the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association that the first-quarter budget update is likely going to show a much better bottom line than the government forecast earlier this spring.

Not so scary after all

On Jan. 20, 1994, Stephen Harper was a wide-eyed, rookie MP from a western-based protest party when he rose to deliver his maiden speech in the House of Commons.

Penticton woman found alive in U.S., husband still missing - The Province

CTV.ca Penticton woman found alive in U.S., husband still missing The Province Albert and Rita Chretien left Penticton at about 6 am on Mar. 19 and were last seen crossing the border into the US at Oroville just over an hour later. A Penticton woman who disappeared seven weeks ago BC woman missing for 7 weeks found aliveToronto Star Canadian woman missing since March found in NevadaThe Associated Press Missing BC woman found in US, but husband still missingThe Canadian Press Seattle Post Intell ...

Ninth body recovered from collapsed Mexico mine

Rescuers pulled a ninth body from a collapsed coal mine in northern Mexico Friday as families gave up hope of finding five other trapped workers alive after an explosion earlier this week.

U.S. threatens new action unless Syria stops killings

The United States, reacting to the killing of 27 protesters by Syrian security forces on Friday, threatened to take new steps against the Syrian government unless it stopped killing and harassing its people.

Former youth worker convicted of child porn sentenced

A former Athabasca, Alta. youth worker convicted of child porn and voyeurism charges involving "highly inappropriate" sex videos of underage girls was put behind bars Friday.

Malaysia: Cost of removing poverty in Sarawak

Anilnetto links to an article published by Aliran about the amount needed to wipe out poverty in Sarawak, Malaysia. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper ...

Singapore: Museum website features interactive games

The website of Singapore's National Art Gallery features interactive games and other educational resources to teach children and the general public about art. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper ...

Redefining the Liberals not a quick process

Scott Stinson: How did a party that ruled for most of the 20th century falter so badly? More importantly, how does it get back on its feet?

Chretien backs Rae for interim Liberal leader

Former prime minister Jean Chretien is telling Liberal MPs that Bob Rae should become the party's interim leader.

Laos: Mekong Tourism Forum

A new media boot camp will be held later this month a day before the Mekong Tourism Forum in Pakse, Champasak, Laos. The event will gather travel bloggers who are expected to learn more about the tourism potential of the Mekong region. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: ...

Thailand: Opium Museum

The House of Opium in Thailand features the history of opium and its trade in The Golden Triangle in Southeast Asia. It also has a collection of materials which celebrate the culture of north Thailand. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon ...

Myanmar: Video journalists behind bars

Independent media network The Democratic Voice of Burma reports that 17 of its video journalists are under detention in Myanmar. Some are serving sentences of 27 years for reporting about the real situation inside Myanmar. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon ...

Mexico: Citizens on Alert over National Security Law Reform

Mexican citizens are on alert over a reform to the National Security Law. After much pressure, the project is now on hold. According to human right groups, political annalists, lawyers and even some politicians, the reform would legalize the abuses of the army against civilians in the name of national security.

ZDNet: Le Samsung Galaxy S II débarque en France le 28 mai

Le nouveau modèle star de Samsung doit faire aussi bien que son grand frère. Particulièrement bien doté, il se range dans la catégorie des superphones.

ZDNet: PSN piraté : Sony s’excuse et va assurer ses clients contre l’usurpation d’identité

Le PDG de Sony a publié une lettre d'excuses sur le blog PlayStation. Sans jamais préciser de délai, Howard Stringer annonce ainsi la réouverture prochaine du réseau et présente une police d'assurance d'un millions de dollars pour protéger les utilisateurs de ses services en ligne.

Goopilation: [Google Maps] La puissance de la cartographie au service du Soudan

Jeudi dernier, l’équipe de Google Map Maker , en coopération avec la Banque Mondiale et UNITAR/UNOSAT , ont tenu un évènement unique au quartier général de la Banque Mondiale à Washington D.C., en simultané avec un autre évènement à Nairobi . Plus de 70 membres de la diaspora soudanaise, ainsi que des experts de la Banque Mondiale, de l’ Institut pour le Soudan , et des associations Voices for Sudan et Enough Project se sont rassemblés pour cartographier ce qui deviendra ...

ZDNet: Le gouvernement US réclame à Mozilla la suppression d’un Add-on Firefox

La sécurité intérieure américaine s'oppose au module Firefox : MafiaaFire. L'Add-on permet notamment de contourner les sites bloqués par les autorités.

ITespresso.fr: Interconnexion Internet et résilience : plongée au coeur d’un « écosystème complexe » avec l’ENISA

L'ENISA vient de publier un rapport de 238 pages sur la résilience des interconnexions internet. Elle tente d'en définir le périmètre, dresse un portrait de la résilience du système d'interconnexions en l'état et fournit des recommandations.

ITespresso.fr: Sécurité IT: Sophos vise la gestion unifiée des menaces en acquérant Astaro

L'éditeur britannique Sophos (sécurité IT) s'empare de l'américain Astaro (sécurité réseau) pour un montant non communiqué. Au nom d'un stratégie d'offres convergentes sous la bannière UTM.

ITespresso.fr: Orange et Sony Ericsson vont suivre David Guetta jusqu’à Ibiza

Les DJ vendent du rêveet des mobiles. Orange pousse la collaboration avec Sony Ericsson dans le divertissement et parie sur l'artiste vedette de la French Touch.

ZDNet: L’intranet est mort, vive l’intranet!

La tendance d'évolution des intranets ces 5 dernières années est l'ajout de services pour rendre le salarié plus efficace, lui rendre service justement.Sur le plan de la gouvernance, la Direction de l ...

Reader Tips

Broadcast live in 1939 from the ol' Renfro Valley Country Store in Renfro Valley, Kentucky - it's north of Knoxville, and south of Lexington -- on radio station WHAS, here's Claude Sweet playing Cherokee Boogie. The comments are open for ...

Become Digitally Literate

A better world is a place where more and more people are digitally literate. People often ask me who I turn to for the most forward-thinking perspectives on new media and new thinking. One of my main sources of inspiration for new thinking is Douglas Rushkoff. Rushkoff's bio is intense. His latest book, Program or be Programmed, is a rich read. Here he is speaking at Google. Watch this for an hour but keep a notebook handy Tags: digital literacy douglas rushkoff ...

ACEO "Cat Fairy"Mixed media, 2.5" x 3.5" Watercolor paeprThis cat fairy worked hard, and her resulting flower bed is stunning - so she's very happy!Available at my Etsy store ...