Canada

Niagara Falls
Read on to know more about the spectacular Niagara Falls…

Moving to Canada - Relocating to Canada
If you are moving or relocating to Canada, you are sure to have many questions...find answers to all your questions in this article.

Visit Quebec’s Ice Hotel for a Magical Getaway!
Open from January through April, the stunningly beautiful ice hotel in Quebec offers a truly exotic vacation.

Canada Facts: Interesting Facts About Canada
Interested in knowing more about Canada? Wish to know what's the language spoken there? Here are some interesting facts about Canada.

Step Back in Time to Fortress Louisbourg
For a taste of what life was like in an 18th century French fort, visit the Fortress of Louisbourg Historic Park and play the role of a century--the 18th century, that is. Learning about history was never so much fun!

FDA Discovers Fake Drugs Being Sold on Canadian Websites
Consumers who purchased drugs from Canada through 10 different websites should not use them because they may not be safe, according to the FDA.

Summer in Banff
Although it’s known as a ski resort, Banff and surrounding areas provide glorious hiking opportunities in the summer.

Controversial Seal Hunt Underway in Eastern Canada
Despite loud outcries from animal rights groups and public figures around the world, Canada’s annual harp seal hunt got underway Saturday in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Vietnam War Deserter Released to Return to Canada
A former Marine who fled to Canada during the Vietnam War was arrested while crossing the border into Idaho, and held while authorities debated whether to prosecute him. After a week, military officials decided to release him without a court martial and send him back to Canada.

Canada, Home To Large Roadside Attractions
A trip across Canada can take you right past hundreds of fascinating large roadside attractions, and one website displays photos of just about all of them.

The Beothuks of Newfoundland
The Beothuks were the indigenous people of Newfoundland who were displaced and finally annihilated by the subsequent advent of the Micmacs, a tribe from Mainland Canada, and of the Europeans.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Toronto, A Clean, Safe, Cosmopolitan City
For adults and children alike, Toronto, Canada offers plenty of activities, from watching a play to exploring an interactive museum.

Canadian Rockies: British Columbia and Alberta
Visitors flock to the Canadian Rockies to enjoy the splendor of its natural parks, replete with shimmering lakes and towering mountains.

Canadian News and Radio: Interesting Stations For Those Who Know Little About Canada’s Rich Cultural Diversity
A wealth of Canadian web sites now offer RealAudio streams that enable listeners worldwide to partake in the country’s news and music.

Canada: Early Canadian History
If you'd like to know more about the Great White North, the Web offers plenty of information on Canada, the Canadian citizens, and its history.

Canada: Niagara-On-The-Lake: Niagara Falls
Many tourists venture to Canada to visit Niagara Falls, but now the World Wide Web makes it easy to travel off the beaten path.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Visitors to Victoria, Canada will find an authentic presentation of British tradition set amid the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Canada Property: Established but Emerging Market
Canada was recently named as the most affordable English speaking country in which to buy a property.

Effectiveness of warnings put out by the FDA and Health Canada
The article looks at two decisions in the US courts and some new Canadian research about the effectiveness of warnings put out by the FDA and Health Canada. It seems that the warning about the risk of suicide when taking SSRIs were inadequate but pre-emption prevents a tort claim in the US.

Buying a Dreamer Design stroller in Canada?
Many people in Canada have been interested in purchasing a Dreamer Design stroller, but it is not easy to do. People in Canada can find the strollers at on line retailers, but the problem is that many of the on line retailers do not ship to Canada. If they do the extra costs of getting the stroller to Canada is prohibitively expensive.

Have you ever thought why to go for study in Canada or UK!
When you are interested in higher education, you always tend to go abroad and complete you higher studies there. Their are many option available to you and list of countries where you can go and complete your studies.

Study in Canada with High-Tech Facilities and Safe Campuses
Canada is home to internationally recognized universities and colleges with high-tech facilities and safe campuses.

Investment Property on One of Canada's Finest Resorts
David Stanley Redfern Ltd are promoting their two investment opportunities on the Rouge River resort, Laurentian Mountains, Quebec, Canada. The resort has won the best in the region 7 years running and David Stanley Redfern can offer one acre of land there for the same price half an acre will cost you with their competitors.

Online Drugs From Canada
Many people in the U.S. order their prescription medications from foreign online pharmacies especially those located in Canada. How much money can a person actually save and what are the legal issues involved?

Grand River Fall Colors… A Southern Ontario River of Fire
Grand River Rafting offers Autumn Fall Colors one hour west of Toronto. Experience a 3 hour paddle into a world of crimsoned fire. If looking for something different... discover the Grand River Valley... where Someone has definitely traced their paintbrush beyond human lines.

Canada Uses Military Might in Arctic Scramble
· Building program is response to Russian move · UN to decide on seabed claims to huge oil deposits

Canada Heats Up Rhetoric Over Claims to North Pole
It is not the kind of militaristic statement to the world expected of the peace-loving Canadians. In front of a choreographed lineup of 120 sailors in their summer whites at a naval base outside Victoria, the prime minister, Stephen Harper, gave a warning to other nations with their eye on the potentially oil-rich Arctic.

Canada Flexes Its Muscles in Scramble for the Arctic
Eight countries lay claim to oil-rich, unspoilt region - Global warming opens up fabled North-west Passage

Canada's Bishops Veto Synod on Gay Blessings
Lay Anglicans and clergy agree but yes motion falls - World communion hears primate admit divisions

The Canadian Dilemma : Doctors Who Flip Hamburgers
Immigrants arrive in Canada buoyed with high hopes, intent of giving of their best. How come then so many qualified immigrants end up in low end jobs, some even on the unemployment rolls? How come a high percentage end up leaving, returning home or moving to another immigrant destination?

Go West in the Great Canada Oil Rush of '07
Canada has launched a campaign to attract 100,000 new citizens in an appeal reminiscent of the great colonial migrations of the middle of the 20th century.

Mohawk & Iroquois… A Grand River Rafting Trip into History
Raft the Canadian Grand River into the land of the Mohawk and Iroquois. Stop on route to meet a traditional Mohawk speaker and learn about the Iroquoian culture within southern Ontario’s Grand River

A Grand River Moonlight Paddle Into the Symphony of Night
A moonlight paddle on the Grand River in Southern Ontario is a one of a kind experience. The river is like a shimmering highway crossing into a world of shadows… filled with the sounds of night. These guided trips are available by raft, canoe or kayak.

For Sale By Owner in Canada!
For Sale By Owner is a real estate structure where all the intermediaries are removed and the sellers and buyer communicate directly to cook the best deal.

Guided Grand River Canoe Kayak Trips… Discover the Difference
Guided canoe and kayak trips on the Grand River have become an attractive learning adventure for families. These guided trips are like floating classrooms… making the world around come alive.

Victoria BC Bed and Breakfasts - Something for Everyone
Victoria BC bed and breakfasts offer diverse accommodations facilities for travel in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Grand River Floating Art Classroom… One Hour West of Toronto
A different approach to art lessons in Southern Ontario is the Painter’s Drift on the Grand River. In this unique learning adventure rafts are used as floating classrooms to drift down the river with a professional artist. The day is spent at selected landscape sites learning to paint the beauty of the Grand River Valley.

Take a spa break in Niagara Falls
Today, spa breaks have become a popular means of relaxation. So, why not choose a spa break in a stunning location close to home? Niagara Falls provides just the perfect opportunity!

Winsor Pilates in Canada
Windsor Pilates provides the basic framework for the building of longer leaner muscles that are so sought after among celebrities and ordinary people alike. Its popularity has spread beyond the United States, and is now being enjoyed by Canadians.

Ségolène Royal in Quebec Gaffe
Ségolène Royal was criticised yesterday for the latest in a string of diplomatic gaffes after she appeared to call for independence for Canada's mainly French-speaking Quebec province, provoking an unusually strong rebuke from the Canadian prime minister.

How to ensure you get a Canada mortgage
Getting a Canadian mortgage can be difficult if you don't know how a bad credit bureau can affect you. This article shows you how to get a Canada mortgage easily.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites, visit 5 in Alberta
5 World heritage sites are located in Alberta Canada. Visit those natural and cultural wonders.

Culture in Canada. The 2007 Top Five communities
The five top cultural communities as selected by the Cultural Capitals of Canada Program. A short description of each community

Canada Gets Quirky Look at Muslim Life in the Sticks
For Zarqa Nawaz, a hijab-wearing Muslim woman living in the Canadian prairies, life in the west has always provided certain conundrums. For example, is a woman obliged to cover herself in the presence of a gay man?

Giant Ice Island Breaks Off Arctic Shelf
An island the size of a small city is adrift in the Arctic after breaking free from one of Canada's largest ice shelves, scientists said today.

Couch Potato & Wheelchair Rafting on the Grand River…Why Not?
For those that spend their time on a couch or a day in a wheelchair… physical size and restraints gives good cause to not travel on a river. Leisure rafting is a safe way to experience it all. There are customized platforms to accommodate wheelchairs… and deckchairs for seniors. These trips are a fresh breath for anyone that has been housebound too long.

Toronto’s Backyard Canoeing on Your Front Door
Enjoy a Grand River canoe trip that only takes minutes of driving, yet offers hours of paddling. The kayaker or canoeist is stunned at discovering such a wilderness so near to Toronto. You can canoe or kayak the Grand River for a week or a day... it all depends on your time window.

A Canadian Paddling Safari on the Grand River
Try an evening canoe, kayak or raft trip on the Grand River to view Canadian wildlife. The sighting of returned species once gone from the valley has become the highlight of an evening paddle on the Grand River.

A Helping Hand for Teachers Planning Outdoor Educational Trips
Educational outdoor school field trips are in demand today but so is a teacher’s time. To assist teachers, the Grand River Rafting Company offers a complimentary service called Teacher’s Aid to help design and implement educational field trips.

Grand River Guided Canoe and Kayak Trips Gets a Face Lift
On the Grand River, demand for guided canoe and kayak trips has become a major tourism opportunity in Southern Ontario. But often interpretive guiding services have been weak. To add depth, a new approach has been offered; floating classrooms with minimum paddling and maximum learning adventures.

Niagara Falls: Twenty Trivia Facts For You
Settled in the honeymoon capital between the U.S. and Canada, draining Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, it is the most popular Falls in the world, with over 14 million visitors annually.

Victoria accommodations - for Business or Pleasure.
Victoria accommodations on Vancouver Island, BC - hundreds of bed and breakfasts and motels for business or pleasure.

A Huck Fin Grand River Rafting Trip
Grand River rafting trips in southern Ontario offer an alternative option to the whitewater experience. Leisure river rafting is an outdoor activity for all ages… offering a great getaway for everyone.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Niagara Falls, Ontario
Everyone wants to bring in the New Year in the most exciting way possible - but you don't have to travel to Edinburgh or Sydney to do so. Niagara Falls, Ontario, hosts an annual party that is sure to knock your socks off.

In Praise Of... Stephane Dion
Leader: Most political parties these days choose their leaders in membership ballots. Canada's Liberals, by contrast, still prefer the late-night wheeling and dealing of an old-fashioned North American party convention.

Canada Turns to Reality Show to Pick a Pm
Four former leaders to grill contestants in TV special - Winner to walk away with £22,500 in prize money

Dan Aykroyd Joins Wine Rush With Ottawa Vintage
The film star and comedian has launched a range of wines under his own name from his native Canada and has turned to the urbane Manhattan novelist, Jay McInerney, for final approval.

The Economy in Canada
The 5 Strongest Growing Provinces and Territories...

Immigrant Destination - 6 most popular cities for immigrants to Canada
Immigrant Destination to Canada. Statistics about the percentage in the 6 most popular cities.

Your Canada Pension Application
When you become disabled because of illness or injury, you should apply to C.P.P. for a disability pension.

Next Month, Acura CSX Goes On Sale
The newest version of the 2007 Acura CSX Type S would soon be gracing the dealerships and showrooms in Canada. No, those who live in the United States would still have to wait and see if the vehicle would be available in their market. This is primarily because Acura and Honda have chosen Canada as the single market where they would be launching and marketing this high performance luxury sedan.

Look East for a different kind of ski experience in Canada
Think skiing in Canada and we generally think of the established slopes of British Columbia and Alberta.

See more of Canada on your ski holiday
October is already underway and the ski season is about to get underway at resorts throughout the world

Hosting an Event: Doors Open Ontario
Doors Open is a worldwide program started in France. Communities open the doors to some of the facilities people never have a chance to visit. And it is all free.

Ontario fall Colors, enjoy them while you can
Enjoyable tours through the Ontario country side during the fall, See the colors and enjoy the harvest. Day tours.

Ontario Tourist Attractions
These are 6 tourist attractions that are not the regular run of the mill tourism events. They are events you will come back to with your friends. It shows the diversity on things to see and do in Ontario

Ontario Adventure Vacations
Forget about the beaches and skimpy bathing suits, go on an outdoor adventure vacation and feel alive. You want adventure? Never mind the testosterone, let the adrenalin flow instead. It'll give you a better rush. Ontario is the perfect place for adventure vacations. It has 250 thousand lakes, 60 thousand miles of rivers and 30 thousand miles of snowmobile trails.

Alberta Oilsands Enough to Move Oil Prices? Part 3 of 3
OPEC's Response to an Expanding Oilsands Market Share...

Alberta Oilsands Enough to Move Oil Prices? Part 2 of 3
To continue from where we left off in part 1: With a viable world market within striking distance, this article will argue that the only method for inducing a change in OPEC behaviour is to 'steal' import supply from the United States.

Volvo C30: Soon In Canada
The production Volvo C30 vehicle would soon be made available in Canada. Come the early part of next year, this vehicle would soon be gracing Volvo dealerships and showrooms in this country.

Wholesale Sunglasses Canada
Canada or popularly known as Sun City is the most popular and famous tourist city. Despite having cold weather, sun always shines bright over the city that’s why sunglasses are the hot properties.

Traveling to the sights of Canada
What to see, where to go when you travel canada. Bordering the United States, the largest percentage of Canadian tourists are Americans.

In the News
The news that a year's web-bartering had enabled a man to swap a paperclip for a house in Canada was the sort of challenge Tim Dowling couldn't resist. So would his blue pencil fetch a holiday home in 48 hours? By Tim Dowling

City Council In Fort McMurray Wants All New Oil Sands Projects To Be Slowed Down
Citing intensity of growth and lack of adequate infrastructure, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has gone to extraordinary lengths to slow development of the Athabasca oil sands. In a unanimous decision, the Regional Council voted to apply for intervener status on any and all new oil sands projects coming before Alberta’s Energy Utility Board (EUB).

Canada Accommodation, Vacation Homes and Holiday Rentals
Planning your vacation in Canada can be very easy and low budget considering a host of vacation rentals and private accommodation available across the most sought after tourist destinations. Many vacation rentals offer a choice of vacation homes, condos, villas, and cabins to meet various needs and tastes of the vacationers.

Factoring And Purchase Order Funding in Canada
Do you own a business in Canada? Do you need financing? Read this article to learn about factoring and purchase order funding.

California Emission Standards Implemented In Canada
Quebec, one of Canada’s major provinces, has just most recently announced that it will be imposing vehicle emission limits that are very much like those that are being followed in the USA’s sunshine state, California. Officials in this state have come to believe that these emissions are main factors in global warming which is affecting not only the country but the rest of the globe as well.

Factoring Canada: How To Finance Your Canadian Business
Do you own a business in Canada and need financing? Read this article to learn about new ways to finance your business.

On Becoming Part of Canadian Trade
It is better and more advantageous to invest in Canada than in the United States.

Shopping With the Enemy
Canadians are dismayed that the terrorist threat to their country comes from those they work, rest and play with everyday, writes Anne McIlroy

Plot to Behead Premier Alleged
One of 17 suspected terrorists arrested in Canada is accused of plotting to storm its parliament building in Ottowa, hold hostage MPs and behead the prime minister unless Muslim prisoners in Canada and Afghanistan were released, according to court papers made public yesterday.

Canada: Travel's Understated Treasure
The second largest country in the world should by no means stand in the shadow of its more boisterous southern neighbor. Canada's 10 million square kilometers of land, lakes and life brings its own signature flavor to the North American continent. Travel through Canada is a truly mind-opening experience for even the most seasoned vacationer.

Alberta Oil Sands Equal Liquid Gold
The proven recoverable oil reserves at the Alberta oil sands are estimated at as much as 178.8 billion barrels, compared to 261.5 billion barrels of Saudi Arabia. Thus, oil reserves of Alberta are estimated as second largest in the world and they come next only to Saudi Arabia.

'Prince of Pot' Sows the Seeds of His Own Destruction
Marc Emery is not your average international drug kingpin. The man described by the American Drug Enforcement Agency as Canada's biggest trafficker and self-styled 'Prince of Pot', he ensures as many people as possible know about it and even listis his profession as 'marijuana seed vendor' on his tax returns.

eCommerce and Canada
Canadian eCommerce is booming. American retailers should immediately examine the overall costs and benefits in launching an online store in Canada. With broadband penetration and multi-channel shopping behavior equaling or exceeding U.S. metrics, Canada is an international opportunity that can be executed without some of the traditional roadblocks that are incurred in international eCommerce.

Soldiers Flee to Canada to Avoid Iraq Duty
Hundreds of deserters from the US armed forces have crossed into Canada and are now seeking political refugee status there, arguing that violations of the rules of war in Iraq by the US entitle them to asylum.

Nato Will Be in Afghanistan for Years, Says Military Chief
Afghanistan has huge problems and Nato forces will be there for "years and years", the commander of Canada's expeditionary forces, which have taken a lead role in the hostile south of the country, warned yesterday.

Recording A Live Album
Days after 9-11, we set out for Fredericton, New Brunswick to record a live CD at one of the greatest blues festivals in Canada

Anatomy Of A Thunder Bay Gig
A diary of a Southern Ontario band playing in Ontario's north…

Canada Returns to Right After 12 Years
· Narrow victory on low tax and pro-American ticket · Michael Ignatieff in race to lead defeated Liberal party

Right's Poll Victory Set to Redraw Map of Canada
A Conservative win tomorrow could hasten a breakaway by the French-speaking province of Quebec. Paul Harris reports from Montreal.

Tofino, BC Canada: Beach Paradise in Canada?
Tofino, BC is a growing ecotourism destination on Vancouver Island. Tofino is an outdoor paradise, featuring 1000-year old trees, long sandy beaches, world-class sea kayaking routes, surfing and great salmon fishing.

Let Me Tell You About Canada. No, Really, It's Very Interesting
Transatlantic echoes: a written-off Tory party revived by a young new leader against a flagging centre-left government.

Canada to go to polls on January 23
Governor General Michaelle Jean yesterday dissolved the Parliament on the advice of the Prime Minister, and set January 23 for the election.

Canada Faces Snap Election As Opposition Turns on Martin
Canada will go to the polls for a snap general election after opposition parties yesterday used a no-confidence vote to oust prime minister Paul Martin's scandal-hit government.

Health Tips for Travelers
There is much beauty to explore and experience in Canada, so make sure that you enjoy your trip to the utmost by safeguarding your health!

Canada’s Aging Baby Boomers: Planning Health Insurance for the Future
Information about planning for future Canadian health insurance.

MOVING TO CANADA'S A JOKE...the Economic, Military, and Social Integration of North America
Eh? Nothing against the Canadians—yet her military’s wholly in NorthCom (USA, Canada, and Mexico military cooperation—big time); or, if you consider them a leading light in NAFTA (which they are); and, socially, where they tend to be far more progressive than the lower 48 . . . listen, Canada’s complicity is as rife as that of the USA in the formation of the No. Am. Fed. Union (NAFU, which rhymes with SNAFU: Situation Normal, All Fouled Up).

An Ontario Vacation
FAQ's about Ontario tourism. The uniqueness of Canada’s provinces makes each one worth visiting. Whether you like to ski or swim, fish or golf, visit national monuments or museums, Canada has it all in one beautiful, thirteen-province country.

Crash Passengers Celebrate 'miracle' Escape
Calm turned to panic as fire engulfed aircraft landing in Canada.

Steel Tubing Tariffs Prove that NAFTA Still Needs Work
While for the most part NAFTA has increased trade volume and jobs in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, there are still some definite glitches in the agreement as can be seen with the recent steel tubing tariffs in Mexico.

Canada Invites Its Overseas Graduates to Stay Longer
Measures to attract more international students to Canada by allowing them to work off-campus and stay on for two years after graduation were announced by the country's government this week.

Behind the Idyll, the Drug War That Threatens to Erupt
US/Canada border patrols struggle to stop smuggling of marijuana and guns.

320,000 Will Die in Canada's Biggest Seal Cull for More Than 50 Years
Skin trade fuels government's quota increase. It was carnage on a scale the frozen ice floes of Newfoundland have not seen for more than half a century. The cull started early in the morning, with more than 70 boats disgorging hundreds of seal hunters on to the ice.

Canada Asylum Plea By Us Deserter
Canada, which opened its doors to tens of thousands of draft dodgers in the Vietnam era, yesterday was poised to rule on its first plea for asylum from the Iraq war generation.

Canada Backs Terminator Seeds
An international moratorium on the use of one of the world's most controversial GM food technologies may be broken today if the Canadian government gets seed sterilisation backed at a UN meeting.

Crew Tell of Sub Terror
Survivors of a fatal fire on board a submarine yesterday said they felt lucky to have escaped with their lives as Canada's defence minister, Bill Graham, said he could not rule out suing Britain over the incident. Speaking after he visited the crew of the fire-stricken submarine HMCS...

Alarm Over West Nile Virus Cases
Warning to holidaymakers in Europe. Holidaymakers heading for Europe, the US and Canada were last night warned to protect themselves against mosquito bites in a bid to keep the potentially deadly west Nile virus out of Britain.

Canada Day - Patriot Games
This year I had the good fortune to celebrate Canada day in Winnipeg. I thought it inappropriate to get in on the parade, so mainly I just joined them from the sidelines in thanking Canada for the fact that all the shops were closed and all the young people were drunk.

Cabinet Papers Warn Canada Off Gm Crops
A secret briefing to the Canadian government has warned that the country's massive food exports are at risk from its continued use of GM crops. The paper, which has been obtained under the Access of Information Act, warns the cabinet of the "pressing need to immediately address these...

Marijuana 'canada's Most Valuable Agricultural Product'
Investors who rely for advice on Forbes, the highly regarded American business magazine, will be tipped off this month about the industry that is now outpacing many others in North America: marijuana growing. The magazine's cover story focuses on "the unstoppable economics of a booming...

Lesson of Canadian Airport in Terminal Decline
Mirabel international airport in Montreal is Canada's most notorious white elephant. Built to handle 6.8 million people a year, it currently deals with just 800,000 and is due to close to passengers next year.

Patients Turn Up Their Noses at Marijuana
When Canada agreed to provide legally grown marijuana for certain patients, the US condemned it for going soft on drugs. Now the scheme has come under fresh attack - from users themselves. The first batch of the official, government grown weed, they say, is "disgusting". So bad, in fact...

International Groups Unite Against Canada Seal Slaughter
Over the next three years, the Canadian government will allow the legal slaughter of nearly 1,000,000 baby seals, 95 percent of whom are only 12 days to 12 months old.

Connecticut Legalizes Slaughter of Canada Geese
A new law was passed recently in Connecticut which allows towns and homeowners to apply for, and receive, federal permits to kill the state’s resident Canada geese, by hunting them out of season or by rounding them up for slaughter.

Contamination in Canada Sounds Warning to Uk
Now Canada is awaiting the second wave of biotech with Monsanto, the creator of GM canola, working to put a GM version of wheat on the market.

Mad Cow Disease Found in Cow in Canada
Tests conducted last week at a laboratory in the United Kingdom confirmed that a cow slaughtered in the Canadian province of Alberta in January had bovine spongiform encephalopathy, which is more commonly known as mad cow disease.

Air Canada Grounds Planes As 'ruinous' Sars and War Hit Home
Canada's cash-strapped national airline is to ground 40 aircraft due to a "terrible" slump in passenger numbers caused by fears about the deadly Sars virus at its busiest hub, Toronto. Air Canada - which filed for bankruptcy protection last month - yesterday revealed that Sars had cost it...

On the sidelines
Although Canada has officially declined to take part in the US-led invasion of Iraq, three Canadian warships, stationed in the Persian Gulf, will escort US and British vessels involved in the attack.

Confusion's the word
Anne McIlroy explains how a court case sparked by an alleged misunderstanding has been making headlines in Canada

Fighting Corvettes of Canada
By August of 1941, the large number of Corvettes were making their presence felt in the Battle of the Atlantic, so much so that U-boat commanders were said to be "boiling with rage" by the German press.

Mike Burleson: Canada PM says West too rich
Prime Minister Chretein criticises "arrogant West". In an upcoming documentary produced by CBC, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretein says Western nations are "getting too rich in relation to the rest of the world".

Canada?!
Now whereabouts on the axis of evil can we be? The country's long-reigning leader thinks the president of the US is contemptible, a sentiment heartily reciprocated. The leader's official spokeswoman directly insulted Bush, and she was repudiated only grudgingly.

Mike Burleson: Sea King Song Strikes Chord
After suffering an embarrassing series of crashes and the creation of a song parody lamenting the pilots’ fate, Canada is moving quickly to replace its worn out Sea King helicopters.

Update: Aide to Canada PM Quites
After caller US Predident Bush a "moron", an aide to Canadian Prime Minister resigns.

Canada forces Washington u-turn on vetting
Canada secured a small victory for neighbourly treatment yesterday with a promise from US immigration authorities that they would no longer require Canadian citizens born in some Middle Eastern states to be fingerprinted and photographed on arrival in the United States.

Canada's promise is more hot air
Jean Chretien's dismal record on environmental issues continues with an attempted sleight of hand over Kyoto targets, writes Anne McIlroy

Canada's steps to strengthen defence
As the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approaches, pressure is mounting on Canada to beef up security, writes Anne McIlroy

High Security Surrounds G8 Summit
Tony Blair was due to fly out to the G8 summit in Canada today, a meeting that will focus on plans to promote faster economic growth around the world, a new aid pact with Africa and America's "war against terrorism". The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Canada...

No such thing as a free sub
Canada's purchase of "bargain" submarines is the latest example of its military having to make do with second-rate, even dangerous equipment, writes Anne McIlroy

Ducks Force Dive in Canadian Dollar
An April Fool's Day report that Canada's finance minister, Paul Martin, was about to resign in order to breed cattle and ducks triggered a dip in the value of the Canadian dollar.

All comers welcome in Canada
Anne McIlroy says that Canada will have to open its doors to more immigration as national census reveals an all-time low in population growth.

Deciding the future of healthcare
Anne McIlroy looks at Canada's ailing public health system and asks whether there is a solution in sight.