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Calgary Police sent to “Twitter Jail”

As floods ravage Alberta, Calgary Police attempt to keep in touch with worried citizens  via "Twitter", but are shut down as they exceed their "tweet limit".

As floods ravage Alberta, Calgary Police attempt to keep in touch with worried citizens via “Twitter”, but are shut down as they exceed their “tweet limit”.

“Bairded” in his Lair

Canadian MP John Baird holidayed for free with 6 friends at High Commissioner's House in London

Canadian MP John Baird holidayed for free with 6 friends at High Commissioner’s House in London

Over 200 Ammo dump sites in B.C.

Canada's Department of Defence reveals that unexploded ordnance, some dating back to WWI, could pose a threat in hundreds of locations, including tourist "Hot Spots", in beautiful B.C.

Canada’s Department of Defence reveals that unexploded ordnance, some dating back to WWI, could pose a threat in hundreds of locations, including tourist “Hot Spots”, in beautiful B.C.

Life’s Certainties: Dearth of Taxis

In spite of severe taxi  shortages, Vancouver denies additional taxi permits to suburban firms.

In spite of severe taxi shortages, Vancouver denies additional permits to suburban firms.

Harping on Free Trade

 Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.

Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.

A Kinder Morgan dawns for B.C.?

Oil spill on Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline fuels pipeline debate

Oil spill on Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline fuels pipeline debate

Godzilla Blockbuster films in B.C.

"Looks like the Stanley Cup Rioters got here first!"

“Looks like the Stanley Cup Rioters got here first!”

The Dawn of Tax Freedom Day!

Tax freedom day arrives two days later for Canadians this year

Tax freedom day arrives two days later for Canadians this year

Chris Had Field day!

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, commander of the International Space Station, announces his retirement. [From outer space to inner chamber?]

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, commander of the International Space Station, announces his retirement.        To boldly go?