If the thought of a giant skull constantly staring at you from your wall sounds unappealing, you may not have seen these shelf creations built by British artist James Hopkins. They're made out of everyday objects, and combine attractive interior decoration with a regular reminder of mortality. The artworks are from a series called 'Vanitas'. Check out a few of his skull shelf works below: Black Still Life Last Days Of The Sun Design For Life Shelf Life Wasted Youth Related stories on Strombo.com: Tobacco As Art
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Former mayor testifies at Missing Women Inquiry
CKNW Vancouver News16 May 2012 | 1:24 pmThe former Mayor of Vancouver, who once said he wasn't interested in financing a "location service" for hookers, is now testifying at the Missing Women Inquiry. In April of 1999, Philip Owen said he was not in favour of offering a reward to find 20 sex trade workers missing from the Downtown Eastside, because there was no proof any had been murdered. "I did care and I did care a lot, but the police department had a view of it and I was chair of the police board working closely with the chief. I had to get permission from the city management and city council, so I couldn't snap my… -
Gardiner Rehab to Cause Delays for Years
AM640 Toronto News16 May 2012 | 12:24 pmIt's aging, and it's overused, so it's no surprise that the Gardiner Expressway is showing it's wear and tear here and there.Two cases of concrete falling to the road below were reported last week, and today, Public Works was told that a fix is coming.A staff report has come to the surface, that includes some serious rehabilitation to the artery.A request has been put forth, for someone to come and review the Gardiner from the 427 right through to the DVP.Also outlined in the report, lane closures that will occur both above and below, and two ramp closures.This summer, both the Bay Street… -
Expansion In The Cards For Western Fair Slots?
CFPLAM Local News16 May 2012 | 10:43 amLondon's Western Fair District could be about to hit the Jackpot. The OLG is reportedly looking for private investors to bring table games and slots to the area. The changes would not only attract more gamblers and money to the Forest City, but also more jobs. Currently, the slots and racetrack in London employs about 330 people. Ward 4 City Councillor Stephen Orser says he's absolutely in favour of the idea of expanding the Western Fair slots, saying it would be a home run for the Old East Village. "Of course the information is just coming out, but I've been told it could be another 500… -
Sturgeon County camp may face fine after wildfire
630 CHED Edmonton News16 May 2012 | 1:36 pmSturgeon County may level a fine against a camp north of Edmonton, after flames spread like wildfire Tuesday.Volunteers at Boysdale Camp were burning scraps -- which they had a permit to do -- but it appears the fire wasn't totally out. Fire crews were called out, and they managed to save the camp buildings as well as a nearby subdivision. Sturgeon County's fire chief says it could have been worse."The area that was in is heavily wooded and with the spruce (trees), once it gets up into those it can't carry along pretty good," said fire chief Pat Mahoney. "Conditions aren't favourable, that's…
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IMAGES OF THE DAY: Shelves Of Death
16 May 2012 | 12:45 pmIf the thought of a giant skull constantly staring at you from your wall sounds unappealing, you may not have seen these shelf creations built by British artist James Hopkins. They're made out of everyday objects, and combine attractive interior decoration with a regular reminder of mortality. The artworks are from a series called 'Vanitas'. Check out a few of his skull shelf works below: Black Still Life Last Days Of The Sun Design For Life Shelf Life Wasted Youth Related stories on Strombo.com: Tobacco As Art -
Lance Reddick Calls Out George's Obsession With 'The Wire'
16 May 2012 | 12:33 pmTruth is, at George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight... we love 'The Wire' and so do (most) of our fans. A few of the cast members have appeared on our show, including Idris Elba, Michael Kenneth Williams and Lance Reddick. In this clip, George reads a suggestion that results in some unanticipated response from Mr. Reddick. When Michael Kenneth Williams was on the show, we showed him a clip of Barack Obama, talking about his importance of his character Omar from 'The Wire' that he hadn't seen before: And Idris Elba was in the red chair talking about playing former South African President Nelson… -
BEST STORY EVER: Richard Clarke
16 May 2012 | 11:56 amWhen you're sailing from Australia to New Zealand in treacherous conditions, what's one to do when dinner doesn't go according to plan? Richard Clarke of Canada's 2012 Olympic Sailing Team shares his best story ever. For more information about Richard's upcoming Olympic journey, check out Get On Board. -
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Epic Tea Time With Alan Rickman
16 May 2012 | 10:20 amAlan Rickman has signed on to play CBGB owner Hilly Kristal in an upcoming film about the legendary punk-rock club. It'll be directed by Randall Miller and tell the story of how the club, which Kristal opened as a bluegrass venue, became home for the American punk-rock movement in the late seventies - playing host to artists like The Ramones, Blondie, Beastie Boys, Bad Brains, The Mistfits, Talking Heads and Patti Smith. He's the sort of actor that can make anything exciting, but have you ever imagined what Rickman would look like preparing tea in extreme slow-motion, set to the song 'Mind… -
John Irving
16 May 2012 | 8:30 amAcclaimed literary heavyweight John Irving is a rare thing: a brainy populist, a macho feminist, and a writer who wrestles. He's sold more books than most living American writers, been translated into 35 languages, and had 9 international best sellers ... writing daring, unsettling novels that mesh the comic and tragic, the moral and the macabre. But here's the thing - John might never have become a novelist were it not for this: growing up in New Hampshire, John never knew his own dad. And because his mother never spoke about him, John used his imagination, to dream up who his dad might be.
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Former mayor testifies at Missing Women Inquiry
16 May 2012 | 1:24 pmThe former Mayor of Vancouver, who once said he wasn't interested in financing a "location service" for hookers, is now testifying at the Missing Women Inquiry. In April of 1999, Philip Owen said he was not in favour of offering a reward to find 20 sex trade workers missing from the Downtown Eastside, because there was no proof any had been murdered. "I did care and I did care a lot, but the police department had a view of it and I was chair of the police board working closely with the chief. I had to get permission from the city management and city council, so I couldn't snap my… -
RCMP seek hit and run driver
16 May 2012 | 12:25 pmThe mounties in Surrey are looking for the driver of a red sports car involved in a hit and run last night on 150th Street near 105th Avenue. Around 9:30, a 24-year old man was run down while trying to cross the street. RCMP Corporal Drew Grainger says he suffered a pretty bad leg injury. "He's since stabilized and is expected to make a full recovery. If any persons may have seen this unfortunate accident last night, if they could please give the surrey rcmp a call, at 604-599-0502." The driver sped away from the scene, heading south along 150th Street. -
Positive forecast for BC economy
16 May 2012 | 12:19 pmUnemployment will drop, retail sales will rise and British Columbia's overall economic growth is expected to climb to 3.4 per cent. Those are predictions in the Conference Board of Canada's latest quarterly report. The board's Marie-Christine Bernard says BC'ss growth stems from the ongoing recovery of the U-S economy. "What we're seeing for 2013 is an improvement in the forestry sector and the manufacturing sector." The only negative in this latest report is an expected slowdown in the re-sale housing market, which could weaken BC's real estate industry. -
Hunting in the city: two distinct sides
16 May 2012 | 3:31 amThere were mixed views at a public hearing in Coquitlam on a proposed by-law that would ban discharging of firearms and bows within the city. As was expected, many from the hunting community along with other citizens turned out to voice their thoughts, "I believe this Council has the understanding to realize that eliminating hunting from this area completely, as development and nature collide, will only increase the amount of human and wildlife conflicts." "The consensus of our group, which is a fair number, is to ban hunting, period." "Coquitlam is changing, and there are no longer… -
Cummins sends letter to the PM over fish
15 May 2012 | 11:57 pmThe leader of the BC Conservatives has taken pen to paper to oppose a move made by a Federal Government he was once part of. John Cummins has written Prime Minister Stephen Harper to urge him to rethink amendments to the Fisheries Act. Cummins says the changes would see public ownership of fish taken away, "Take that fisheries resource and basically put it in the hands of the Minister of Fisheries. He then would be able to do as he sees fit with that resource which may not be in the best interest of the fish or the people, but it is a loss that shouldn't happen.
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Gardiner Rehab to Cause Delays for Years
16 May 2012 | 12:24 pmIt's aging, and it's overused, so it's no surprise that the Gardiner Expressway is showing it's wear and tear here and there.Two cases of concrete falling to the road below were reported last week, and today, Public Works was told that a fix is coming.A staff report has come to the surface, that includes some serious rehabilitation to the artery.A request has been put forth, for someone to come and review the Gardiner from the 427 right through to the DVP.Also outlined in the report, lane closures that will occur both above and below, and two ramp closures.This summer, both the Bay Street… -
G20 Report to be Released
16 May 2012 | 9:23 amOntario's Police watchdog will issue its report Wednesday on the handling of the G-20 riot. It's expected to be critical of the communications between the various police agencies involved and will likely blast the makeshift prison where hundreds of people were held after their arrests. The report will be released at 11am. -
Tow Truck Protest
16 May 2012 | 9:15 amA convoy of tow trucks slowed traffic coming into the downtown core Wednesday morning. The independent operators set off from three different locations in the GTA and made their way over to Queen's Park. They are protesting a move by the OPP to contract out towing operations. They claim the move could results in hundreds of lost jobs. -
UPDATE:Man Pulled From Humber River
16 May 2012 | 4:48 amA man has died after being pulled from the Humber River at around 11 last night.Police say the man was pulled from the water by the Marine Unit and transported to hospital where he would later die. Police don't suspect foul play and think it may have been a death by misadventure. An autopsy has been ordered for later today. -
Tanenbaum's Name In The Mix For Toronto Casino
16 May 2012 | 3:08 amLarry Tanenbaum is the latest big-name player to throw his name in the mix in the bid for a Toronto casino.The chairman of MLSE says he favours a waterfront site for any proposed Toronto casino, including Exhibition Place just like OLG chairman Paul Godfrey. Tanenbaum also favours Finance Minister Dwight Duncan's idea of a golden mile with restaurants theatres and shops by saying and toronto development would have to be more than just four walls.Mr. Tanenbaum joins a growing list of potential competitors including major U.S. players such as Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International…
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Expansion In The Cards For Western Fair Slots?
16 May 2012 | 10:43 amLondon's Western Fair District could be about to hit the Jackpot. The OLG is reportedly looking for private investors to bring table games and slots to the area. The changes would not only attract more gamblers and money to the Forest City, but also more jobs. Currently, the slots and racetrack in London employs about 330 people. Ward 4 City Councillor Stephen Orser says he's absolutely in favour of the idea of expanding the Western Fair slots, saying it would be a home run for the Old East Village. "Of course the information is just coming out, but I've been told it could be another 500… -
G20 Report Blasts Police for Violations of Civil Rights, Unlawful Detentions
16 May 2012 | 10:08 amPolice violated civil rights, detained people illegally, and used excessive force during the G20 summit two years ago, a new report concludes.The report by Ontario's independent police watchdog also blasts the temporary detention centre that Toronto police set up for its poor planning, design and operation that saw people detained illegally.The Office of the Independent Police Review Director found police breached several constitutional rights during the tumultuous event, in which more than 1,100 people were arrested, most to be released without charge.``Some police officers ignored basic… -
Two Londoners Charged After West End Drug Bust
16 May 2012 | 8:17 amLondon Police say a man and a woman are facing a laundry list of charges after officers found an extensive stash of drugs. Officers say they executed a search warrant at a home on Greenwood Avenue yesterday afternoon around 2 p.m. Members of the RCMP were also on hand and allege they found the following items: 4.4 grams of marihuana worth $44.00 ($10 per gram) 6 marihuana plants worth $6,000.00 ($1000 per plant) 35 Methylphenidate pills worth $245.00 ($7 per pill) 65 mg Methadone 15.1 grams of crack cocaine worth $1,510.00 $520Canadian currency Police say as a result of… -
Charge Laid in Deadly London Motorcycle Crash
16 May 2012 | 6:51 amLondon Police say they've charged one person after a crash last month that took the life of a young London man. It was on Friday, April 13th around 11:20 p.m. when a motorcycle and another vehicle collided at the intersection of Southdale and White Oak Roads. The man riding the bike, 22-year-old Jonathan Sullivan of London, died in the crash. Officers now say the female driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash has been charged with a count of turn not in safety under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Police say their investigation is now closed. -
Ornge Again Under Fire After Woman Dies Following Air Ambulance Delay
16 May 2012 | 6:31 amA son devastated by the death of his 69-year-old mother last Friday said he's concerned that it took over four hours for an air ambulance to transport her to an Ottawa hospital.It's still unclear whether his mother would have survived had the air ambulance arrived sooner, said Scott Dearman.``I just don't want another family to have to go through this if a prompt Air Evac would have saved a family member,'' an audibly upset Dearman said in an interview. ``It's too late for my mom.''Last Wednesday, the hospital in Barry's Bay asked Ornge to transport his mother to Ottawa - about 150…
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Sturgeon County camp may face fine after wildfire
16 May 2012 | 1:36 pmSturgeon County may level a fine against a camp north of Edmonton, after flames spread like wildfire Tuesday.Volunteers at Boysdale Camp were burning scraps -- which they had a permit to do -- but it appears the fire wasn't totally out. Fire crews were called out, and they managed to save the camp buildings as well as a nearby subdivision. Sturgeon County's fire chief says it could have been worse."The area that was in is heavily wooded and with the spruce (trees), once it gets up into those it can't carry along pretty good," said fire chief Pat Mahoney. "Conditions aren't favourable, that's… -
City gets detailed look at arena
16 May 2012 | 12:35 pmCity council is being shown schematic plans of what a downtown entertainment district would look like following the construction of a new arena.The idea is to have pedestrian traffic and attention flow through a plaza between 102nd and 103rd Streets, and just south of 104th Avenue.Scott Ralston with the design company 360 Architecture says the idea is to usher you into the building through a winter garden lobby area, that essentially would set the stage for a modern day entertainment experience within the arena."It begins to show how we want to capture people at 104th Street to bring them… -
Surprises in new downtown arena update
16 May 2012 | 8:46 amLooks like there will be a couple of surprises when City Council gets an update on the downtown arena today. 630 CHED News has learned the Mayor and City Councillors will be shown new, previously unseen images of the proposed downtown arena. but wait...there's more. The meeting will also get a sneak peek at new animation of what the arena will look like. Much of the rest of the information on the arena has been heard before but council will get an update on various events in the timeline. EM -
Man held after child sex attack claim
16 May 2012 | 6:32 amA man is in police custody after a claimed sex assault on a little girl in west Edmonton overnight. The mother of the girl who is no older than six and maybe as young as four called police early Wednesday saying a man had sexually assaulted her daughter. The circumstances of the incident are being witheld by police. The Child At Risk Response Team made up of a child welfare worker and a police officer have joined the investigation. The man, described as a friend of a friend of the girl's mother, was located in the area and was taken into custody. For now, he has not been charged but that… -
AUMA returns to Ottawa
16 May 2012 | 1:10 amToday is Alberta Day on Parliament Hill. Alberta’s Urban Municipalities Association is in Ottawa continuing talks to renew relationships with Alberta MPS and key ministries of the federal government. Linda Sloan, president of AUMA, explains what’s on Wednesday's agenda. “We will present to the Alberta caucus, with meetings to follow with the parliamentary secretary of the environment and we have a lunch session presenting again to MPs about the infrastructure needs in Alberta.” Sloan says day one talks were productive, with AUMA gaining key insights into the priorities…
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Cancer rates are high in Hamilton
16 May 2012 | 1:25 pmHamilton has some of the highest rates of breast and lung cancer in Ontario. Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre President Dr. Bill Evans says part of the reason is that not everyone in the Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and Haldimand area is being screened and that is something that is being addressed.Evans says not all the news is bad as you can avoid being a statistic by getting screened, stop smoking, getting daily exercise and eating fruits and veggies. Not all the stats are bad through, once someone is diagnosed with cancer they get to treatment at a rater higher than the provincial… -
Starsky Fine Foods opens in Hamilton
16 May 2012 | 1:10 pmCall it another feather in the cap of the Red Hill Valley Parkway.Starsky Fine Foods has opened up at the corner of Queenston and Nash in east Hamilton.Part owner Alexander Radecki says the proximity of the new mega-store to the QEW and Red Hill Valley Parkway is key and will help bring in customers from as far as way as the United States.The City's Economic Development Department says since the opening of the Parkway in 2007, it can easily point to over 600-million dollars in commercial and industrial development in Hamilton. Starsky's specializes in Polish and European food but Radecki says… -
Fire crews battle flames on Wentworth St N
16 May 2012 | 12:24 pmHamilton firefighters were called out to a heating and air conditioning business at 139 Wentworth Street North after flames broke out in the garage at the back of the lot. Emergency crews were called out to the area at about 11:30 am. Hamilton Police had Wentworth Street North closed between Barton and Cannon. The cause is still unknown, but officials do say the garage at the back of the business is a complete write of. No injuries are reported. -
Teenager arrested in stolen car case
16 May 2012 | 8:32 amSome solid investigative work has led to charges against a Hamilton teenager.Police were called last week about a stolen car on Macaulay Street East in the north end.Investigators soon found the vehicle at a local auto parts and wreckers shop, where a male and female sold the car for scrap.The suspect was arrested at his home just after 12 o'clock Wednesday morning.The 17-year-old boy has been charged with possession of stolen property, uttering a forged document, personation and proceeds of crime. -
Hamilton man charged with attempted murder
16 May 2012 | 8:18 amHamilton Police have charged a local man with attempted murder after a stabbing incident on Monday night.A 42-year-old man was stabbed in the chest as he sat in a taxi cab on Sanford Avenue North at Cannon Street East.The cab driver drove the man to the hospital where the victim underwent emergency surgery.On Tuesday, detectives learned the victim knew who the suspect was.Later that day, police arrested 39-year-old Daniel McLean as he was leaving an apartment in a building on Sanford.
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World's longest hockey game nears end
16 May 2012 | 1:30 pmAmateur hockey players in southern Alberta are nearing the end of an 11-day marathon game to make it into the Guinness World Record book, while trying to raise one-and-a-half million dollars for the Alberta Children's Hospital. Forty men in Chestermere have been rotating shifts on the ice since May 6th, and have been fighting exhaustion and pain. Some like Jonathan Hamilton, is playing on a broken ankle. One of the players is Lyall Marshall, whose six-year-old daughter Diamond captured hearts across the country last summer when she greeted the Duchess of Cambridge in Calgary. The girl has a… -
Nenshi: "Noose tightening" on Britannia loggers
16 May 2012 | 1:20 pmThe noose is tightening, according to Mayor Naheed Nenshi. This comment comes as city officials say they are closing in on those responsible for cutting down the city trees in the southwest community of Brittania. Police say they have good quality images from surveillance video from nearby homes. It's believed the tree-cutting happened over a month ago while many in the neighborhood were away for March break. Meanwhile, Nenshi hopes those responsible would just step forward and end the mystery of whether this was all about a good view of the city's core, or just a careless lumberjack. -
A Calgary Transit bus ride for your opinons
16 May 2012 | 1:02 pmYou could soon quite the surprise when you hop onto a city bus in the coming weeks. A new white "engagement bus" will be making stops at random locations around the city. But instead of sitting quietly at your seat, Calgary Transit officials will be asking what you'd like to see in the future. RouteAhead Project Manager Chris Jordan says they expect a wide range of responses, especially from regular riders. Meanwhile Mayor Naheed Nenshi says they hope to develop a plan for the future of transit in Calgary by getting the opinions of those who need the system the most. -
City looks at limiting number of dogs an individual can have at once in an off-leash park
16 May 2012 | 12:12 pmHow many dogs is too many dogs for one person to control in an off-leash park? That's what the city wants to determine, with a on-line survey. Animal Services is reviewing it's Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, and wants input from Calgarians on the number of dogs an individual should be allowed to have off-leash at one time. The city may decide it's necessary to limit that number. Currently there is no limit on the number of dogs one person has off-leash, as long as those dogs remain under control and within sight of their master. The questionnaire is now available to fill out… -
City committee hears about cost overruns with west LRT extension
16 May 2012 | 12:01 pmCity infrastructure officials have gone in front of the transportation committee to explain the cost overruns on the West LRT project. Aldermen are hearing a number of reasons why the cost of the project has increased 44 million dollars and is still climbing. Construction costs have increased 35 million dollars because of water and contaminiation issues that had to be dealt with as well as better pathway links to communities from the LRT stations. There were changes in scope when it came to power issues that increased costs as well.A new approach…
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Mb economic growth forecast at 2.9 percent
16 May 2012 | 12:45 pmThe Western provinces including Manitoba will continue to set the economic pace in Canada according to the Conference Board of Canada's Spring Provincial Outlook. Associate Director Marie-Christine Bernard sites the mining and energy sectors as reasons behind the strong showing in the west. Real GDP is forecast to grow by 2.9 percent both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Growth in Manitoba was attributed to mining and an expected rebound in Agriculture. -
Mayor clears the air on "ticketgate"
16 May 2012 | 11:41 amWinnipeg Mayor Sam Katz has brought the hammer down as the Ticketgate affair drags on. Katz made the comments after data obtained from the city clerk's office showed 5 councillors - Fielding, Havixbeck, Wyatt, Browaty and Mayes - all got Jets tickets this season either from the Mayor or from the private sector. All of those tickets have been declared and Katz says a specific policy on councillors getting tickets is being worked on. Meanwhile, Katz said he would now like to see the plot of city owned land at The Forks that would have been used for a waterpark turned into a memorial park… -
Province hosts math summit
16 May 2012 | 11:27 amThe province is hosting a summit today to discuss the future of math education in Manitoba. CJOB's Kim Lawson has more. Photo courtesy Kim Lawson -
Wildfires continue to burn in southeastern Manitoba
16 May 2012 | 11:25 amYesterday was a relatively good day in the wildfire battle in southeastern Manitoba, but it's not over yet. Gary Friesen of the Manitoba Fire Program tells CJOB crews managed to keep the main fires from growing significantly... Friesen adds though that today's another day, and expects it to be a challenge. He also says every one is hoping forecasted showers for the weekend come true. -
Environment Canada suggest hot, dry summer ahead
16 May 2012 | 11:24 amEnvironment Canada says we can expect a summer that's hotter and drier than usual in Manitoba. But senior climatologist Dave Phillips tells CJOB at this point they don't have a whole lot of confidence in the forecast.... Phillips says Environment Canada's official summer forecast will be released June 1st.
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Bring back the death penalty
11 May 2012 | 12:01 pmThe trial involving the murder of eight-year-old Tori Stafford, not unexpectedly, has reopened the debate over use of the death penalty in Canada. In January, the Toronto Star published the results of an Angus Reid Public Opinion poll that showed a majority (61%) of Canadians believed capital punishment is warranted for murder. I’m one of them. Also, a 2011 Abacus Data survey found that two-thirds of Canadians said they support the death penalty in certain circumstances. Even Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said he believes capital punishment is sometimes “appropriate.” For me… -
What’s prompted the Grits’ campaign against F-35?
8 May 2012 | 12:19 pmThe F-35 Lightning II, Lockheed Martin’s 5th Generation fighter, is the best warplane available to Canada as a replacement for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s aging McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornets. I know this because the F-35 beat out rivals—Eurofighter Typhoon, SAAB JAS 39 Gripen, and the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet—as the fighter of choice of Canada (under a Liberal government), the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Holland and several other allies. So convinced was Jean Chrétien’s Liberal government that the F-35 was the right fighter for us, it signed-up Canada as… -
Black’s back and I welcome his return
7 May 2012 | 10:29 amThe return of Conrad Black (pictured) to his native Canada has been met with much criticism, mainly by those on the political left. The fact that Black renounced his Canadian citizenship sticks in the craw of many of us, but for many others it’s the fact he is a rich—some say arrogant and rich—man who came a cropper with the law and for whom no punishment is too great. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair thought blocking Black’s entry to Canada was important enough to raise the issue in the House of Commons. Perhaps those folks don’t actually hate Conrad Black, but only seem to. Most have never… -
China’s military “awakening” is bad news for its neighbours
3 May 2012 | 2:47 pmThe former sleeping giant, People’s Republic of China, is laying down more markers in the South China Sea. This time it’s the Scarborough Shoal, which is well within the Philippines’ 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone, as recognised by international law. China claims the entire South China Sea as its territory, even up to the coasts of the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. Pretty tough stuff, but for China, might is right and nations like the Philippines, which has one of the weakest militaries in the region, are helpless against the growing military might of… -
Akin explains why “bank bailout” claim is pure propaganda
2 May 2012 | 2:25 pmThe recent conspiracy theory floated by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) “is all hooey” says Sun News host and columnist David Akin. The CCPA is a left-wing research organization, which was founded with financial support from trade unions, recently issued a report claiming our chartered banks got secret bailouts worth $114 billion during the 2008 recession. Akin categorically refutes the false premise saying: There was no bailout of our banks. The government did, in 2008, set aside $200 billion to help all Canadian businesses and households hit by the global credit…
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Oakville Ontario News, Articles and Reviews
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New Era in Condominium Living
16 May 2012 | 4:09 amThe Thompson Residences Toronto’s skyline as we know it is set for a dramatic change, a transformation that will boost the city’s image worldwide. A drive into the city already hints at the changes to come. The cranes and large amounts of construction taking place not only signify the condo-centric culture of the city but also showcase the fact that developers are drifting away from traditional box shaped buildings and moving towards condominium buildings that are infused with breathtaking architecture and design. With new luxury condominium developments spreading and the spring real… -
Cadets to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
14 May 2012 | 12:19 pmThe 540 Golden Hawks Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is proud to announce their 60th Anniversary Celebration with a banquet and a ceremonial Annual Review Sunday May 27th! The Squadron Sponsoring Committee is looking for former squadron members who would like to join the squadron for this auspicious occasion. Former squadron members and their families are invited to participate, to share their memories, their memorabilia and pictures from their cadet experiences and to re-unite with friends. Located in Oakville, the 540 Golden Hawks Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has served the Oakville… -
Oakville Real Estate Update – Wedgewood Creek
12 May 2012 | 5:36 amFor the past year Wedgewood Creek residential real estate prices have climbed significantly. The area is experiencing low inventory causing a seller’s market, especially when it is combined with low interest rates and a growing economy. The area’s amenities continue to expand with new parks, restaurants, retailers, and coffee houses. As the north west corner of Trafalgar and Dundas starts to develop the new housing prices will continue to make Wedgewood Creek’s real estate prices rise. Currently, the average price of a townhome (condo or freehold) in Wedgewood Creek is… -
The Avengers Movie Review
11 May 2012 | 5:51 amIt’s not at all surprising that Marvel’s The Avengers quickly smashed box-office records on its opening weekend – there have been no less than six films before it acting as extended commercials. That’s not meant to diminish the strengths of Iron Man or Captain America, nor lay further punishment on the Hulk movies. We’ve simply been chomping at the bit for years to see these diverse superheroes come together in the same story. And I’m very happy to report that the wait was well worth it. Director Joss Whedon, with co-writer Zak Penn, has assembled a film… -
Are Ward Boundaries Changing in Oakville?
10 May 2012 | 4:12 amWith a unanimous vote to keep the status quo until Halton Region awards Oakville a seventh seat on Regional Council, the town’s ward boundary review came to an end Monday night when the final report from Dr. Robert J. Williams was received. In its decision, Council recommended a seven-ward system for the town when its regional council representation increases in the future. The decision means that Oakville’s current six-ward system will remain in place for the 2014 municipal election. With the town’s population expected to grow over the next few years, a seventh seat on Regional Council…
