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  • Raka Quinary Hits 91 Points Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:10PMThe Raka Quinary 2005 is described by WINE ENTHUSIAST USA as an "Evolving Bordeaux blend that offers beautiful aromas of blackberry, anise and spice, followed by a full, complex mouth of tobacco, cedar, black fruit and spice".
  • WALK ON THE WILD SIDE at Grail Springs Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:22PMFill your Cup with a 2 day weekend retreat as you learn to forage the forest for foodBancroft Ontario, September 10th - 12th This 2-night retreat is an ideal opportunity to relax and unwind by getting up close and friendly with Mother Nature. Guests will enjoy an enchanting guided walk through the Grail Springs grounds deep in the splendid woods of Central Ontario in Canada and learn...
  • Letters to the Editor published Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:48AMAug. 16th Chloe was returned! I want to thank the Brookings-Harbor community for all their support.
  • Students to 'shine' for CF Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:04AMIt's almost time to shine. Local post-secondary students will be shining shoes and vehicles on Saturday to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Shinerama is Canada's largest post-secondary fundraiser.[...]
  • When Two Jobs Aren't Enough (in News) Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:12AMThousands in BC lack the full time, decent paying jobs they seek. Walk a mile on their treadmill.
  • Portfolio Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:09AMNavistar Defense received a $66 million order from the U.S. Army, the company announced Tuesday.
  • Eating, Drinking, and Shopping in Toronto: A 2010 indieWIRE Insiders Guide Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:35AMTens of thousands of people are about to converge upon Canada's largest city for one of the world's largest film events, socializing and networking all over town. And while many of them may have probably been around the Toronto block quite a few times in the past, this year will feel very much like the first time around for everyone. Because TIFF's moving south to its new home at the Bell ...
  • Basking in Calaveras County's Golden Glow at Saddle Creek Resort Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:29PMThere are precious few golf destinations that can legitimately be called "hidden gems" these days; journalists such as yours truly make it their mission to explore every inch of the golfing universe in search of them.
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency Seeks Comments on Regulatory Proposal for Imported Food Sector Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:04PMOTTAWA, ONTARIO-- (Marketwire - Sept. 7, 2010) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking input from stakeholders and the Canadian public on the proposed principles that will guide the development of new regulations for certain imported food products. This would include enhanced food safety requirements as well as an importer licensing initiative.
  • A lot of culture in one week on Salt Spring Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:23PMI've been back a week from my week-long vacation on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia and it's easy to explain how drastically different our way of life is from those who enjoy living in Canada's temperate rainforest.[...]
  • Literacy Educators and Learners Honoured by Canada Post Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:30AMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 7, 2010) - Canada Post today announced the winners of its 2010 Community Literacy Awards. This year's recipients of the 17-year old program are people that have overcome significant personal challenges and demonstrated a strong desire to improve their literary skills. The 11 winners in the Educator and Individual categories come from all parts of Canada ...
  • Pizza Pizza School Lunch Program Complies With New Ontario Government Policy One Year Early Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:16AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 7, 2010) - Pizza Pizza, an active participant in the communities it serves, has made recipe and portion size changes to the food served in Ontario schools. These changes will ensure the requirements of the 2011 Ontario School Food & Beverage Policy (PPM-150), set by the Ontario Ministry of Education, are met one year early starting with the upcoming school ...
  • Picking right blood pressure medicine challenging Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:17AM(AP) -- It's hard to predict which pills will best lower which patient's high blood pressure, but researchers are hunting ways to better personalize therapy - perhaps even using a blood test.
  • InterMat Rewind: 1960 Olympics Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:15PMMost Americans who traveled to Rome this summer were on vacation. They went to see the landmarks such as the Sistine Chapel, the Colesseum, Trevi Fountain ... to savor the cuisine ... and soak up some la dolce vita (the good life).
  • Up Next, Recaps & Links Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:30AMStories, Links and More From CBS News' "Sunday Morning"
  • Outdoors Column: Prepare for everything Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:21AMMaybe I’ve been watching Man vs. Wild or Duel Survivor too much on Discovery Channel lately, but while preparing to embark on an archery black bear hunt in the wilderness of Ontario, Canada, safety and packing the necessities seem to be at the forefront of my mind.
  • Having the courage to say sorry Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:17PMCompiled by Lee Mei Li.
  • Required reading: Five essential stories of the week Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:32PMFormer airline arch-rivals become business partners, and well-heeled Holt's dons its sensible shoes
  • Wendy Gordon: Love Match: NRDC and a Greener US Open Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:02AMThe US Tennis Association is greening their operations because it's smart and responsible business -- but also because they want to show their fans that it can be done on any scale.
  • Allergan Resolves United States Government Investigation Of Past Sales And Marketing Practices Relating To Certain ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:27AMAllergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) announced that it has reached a resolution with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the previously reported Government investigation into Allergan's past U.S. sales and marketing practices relating to certain therapeutic uses of BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA). Allergan has been cooperating with the Government in a multi-year investigation in Atlanta ...
  • Turning Montreal into farmville Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:26AMMontreal has long boasted a public-market tradition and it thrives today at Jean Talon in Little Italy, Atwater in St. Henri and in Lachine.
  • Dunvegan Bridge Celebrates 50 Years Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:06AMHalf a century ago, it was a rainy and cold day when citizens from the Peace Region came out to see the bridge that would fundamentally alter life in the region open.
  • September is National Guide Dog Month at PETCO Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:46AMThroughout September, pet parents can visit any of PETCO's more than 1000 locations to help PETCO and Natural Balance Pet Foods achieve their goal to raise $1M for guide dog organizations across the country. Â Customers may contribute at the register by either rounding up their purchase amount or making a donation of $1, $5, $10 or $20. Â In addition, $1 of any $25 purchase or greater of bags of ...
  • Cheapflights.com's Top 10 Things to Do in Munich During Oktoberfest Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:01AMCheapflights Honors 200th Anniversary of the World's Biggest Beer Festival
  • Cheapflights.com's Top 10 Things to Do in Munich During Oktoberfest Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:54AMBOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - Each year, Cheapflights.com , the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, toasts the world famous beer festival, known as Oktoberfest. This Bavarian festival, which originated in Munich to commemorate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this ...
  • Allergan Resolves United States Government Investigation of Past Sales and Marketing Practices Relating to Certain ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:19AMIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced that it has reached a resolution with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the previously reported Government investigation into Allergan's past U.S. sales and marketing practices relating to certain therapeutic uses of BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA). Allergan has been cooperating with the Government in a ...
  • Allergan Resolves United States Government Investigation of Past Sales and Marketing Practices Relating to Certain ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:00AMIRVINE, Calif.----Allergan, Inc. today announced that it has reached a resolution with the United States Department of Justice regarding the previously reported Government investigation into Allergan's past U.S. sales and marketing practices relating to certain therapeutic uses of BOTOX® .
  • Artists deserve more cultural funding: Richards Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:28AMNew Brunswick is jeopardizing its ability to tell its own stories by denying its young artists access to more funding, according to one of the province's best-known authors.
  • What's What? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:28PMLangley’s best guide for what’s happening around town. • Cascades Casino, 20393 Fraser Hwy., 604-530-2211. Powder Blues Band, May 14, 8 p.m.
  • Cycling for sustainability Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:33PMThe Otesha Project is a unique program for Canadian youth that was born out of the desire of two young Canadian women to make a difference. Jocelyn Land-Murphy and Jessica Lax chose the name Otesha, which means, “reason to dream” in Swahili.
  • Nova Scotia's Cape Breton is a hotbed of musical talent Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:30PMWhen the idea arose of vacationing in Nova Scotia, it was immediately stamped as a music-chasing adventure by my musical girlfriend linda.
  • Eastern Townships Trail offers a window on the 19th-century Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:59PMMention haggis and people usually cringe, but there was nothing scary about the notorious organ-meat mixture at a surprising centre of Scottish cooking in Quebec's Eastern Townships.
  • Where the fur flies Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:10PMWatching dog-sled teams getting ready to run is a bit like observing a cocktail party sped up into comical fast forward.
  • Traveller's Guide: Uruguay Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:23PMUruguay: off the map? The first thing to say about Uruguay is that it's definitely not like many other Latin American countries – and that's a big positive. Uruguay is small by the standards of its big neighbours, about one-third larger than England.
  • Hot dogs and cold sheep at the Solider Hollow Classic Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:27PMLabor Day in Park City may be all about miners, but in Midway, it's more about sheepdogs. The Bank of the West Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog
  • Safety is not child’s play Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:00PMThe back-to-school season can be both an exciting and anxious time. Parents can teach children a few lessons, and take a few precautions themselves to put their mind at ease when children leave home to go back to the classroom.[...]
  • You might know what's best for them, but if they aren't eating it, who cares? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:14PMWe have all seen it: That uneaten and smushed sandwich, mustard bleeding through the pores of compressed slices of bread. The apple decomposing at the bottom of a backpack. A mysterious and empty potato chip bag floating between homework papers.[...]
  • Where the fur flies Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:23AMBen Cubby takes charge of a dog sled and has the cold wind in his face as he mushes into the wild.
  • Entertainment listing to Sept. 3 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:57AMNightlife ALL STARS TAP & GRILL HOUSE: Rachelle and guest, Aug. 27. 115 Hightway 20, Fonthill, 905-892-6667. ANGEL INN: Scott Leistner, Aug. 26; Soul Jam, Aug. 27-28; The Rhythm Hounds, Sept 2. Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 905-468-3411.[...]
  • Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:28AMThis article examines two particular areas of white collar crime practice: extradition and the negotiation of plea agreements, including recent guidance and headline cases involving concurrent US and UK jurisdiction.
  • Celebrations abound leading into 'Riders Centennial game Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:43PMThe secret location, legendary Saskatchewan Roughriders' Lobotomy Room has been rumoured to exist for a few years now.
  • Marc Emery: U.S. federal prison blog #11—Letter to Jodie Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:53PMThis past week we were locked down for 36 hours because one of the inmates' stash of alcohol hooch was discovered.
  • FEDERAL NEWS Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:28AM25 Aug 2010 - Canada - Environment - Environment @ Gowlings - August 16, 2010 - Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP - On July 12, 2010 the Budget Implementation Bill (Bill C-9) received Royal Assent, passing into law some significant and controversial amendments to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA).
  • Papa Murphy's Highest-Ranked Pizza Chain in Zagat's Annual Fast Food Survey Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:07AMPapa Murphy's International announced today that it secured for the second year in a row a spot in Zagat's Annual Fast Food Survey. America's largest take 'n' bake pizza chain ranks second in the "Top Food" and fourth in the "Top Service" categories.
  • Gorilla Nation Media to Exclusively Represent Online Ad Inventory for South Asian Life, The Largest Ethnic Site in ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:06AMLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gorilla Nation (www.gorillanation.com), the world’s largest online branded sales company, announced today it has been chosen to represent the online advertising inventory for SouthAsianLife.com.
  • Gorilla Nation Media to Exclusively Represent Online Ad Inventory for South Asian Life, The Largest Ethnic Site in ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:00AMLOS ANGELES----Gorilla Nation , the world’s largest online branded sales company, announced today it has been chosen to represent the online advertising inventory for SouthAsianLife.com in the Canadian market.
  • Ready, steady, go – planning your gap year Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:59AMYou've decided you're going travelling, now all you have to do is plan your trip. We give you the lowdown on everything from money to apps and jabs Transport Flights There are lots of round-the-world tickets, offering dozens of stop-offs. You can go from east to west, or vice versa, but it's not possible to back-track. Most tickets have mileage limitations, usually around 25,000-30,000 miles ...
  • How To Survive the Shanghai Expo [Travel] Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:39PM# travel My aunt in Vancouver shared a wise Chinese adage recently: "If you don't go to the Shanghai Expo , you will regret it. If you go to the Shanghai Expo, you will regret it even more." More »
  • Loading up on berries a smart way to boost brain function Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:54PMLoad up your bowl with strawberries and blueberries if you want your brain to stay healthy as you age, scientists reported Monday.
  • Times @ 25: The news that touched our lives Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:38PMFloods, flu, farming, Plan A and Sumas Energy 2 - the Times family was there to record some of the biggest milestones in the past 25 years that have helped shape Abbotsford's unique character.