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Heir today, gone tomorrow

George Dryden claims to be ex-Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s son; but won’t have newly discovered hair sample tested for DNA

Recognizing the Dave Barrett Legacy, 40 years later

Returning students can rest easy tonight: Barrett banned corporal punishment in schools, [and created Pharmacare, Agricultural Land Reserve, Province-wide Ambulance Service, Guaranteed Income Program for Seniors.]

Cummins is Goins?

B.C. Conservative leader, John Cummins faces leadership review.

Canadian Senate will deal with “mental incompetence” issue

Constitutional expert asks “If someone is legally incompetent, can they be a Senator?” [It hasn’t stopped any of them so far!]

Larry caught the mouse, [if not the mole].

British Prime Minister David Cameron’s  cat, “Larry”, catches first mouse at 10 Downing Street. At least some security staff are doing their job.

Jack Layton, Olivia Chow

Remembering Jack Layton:  July 18, 1950 – August 22nd, 2011

Putin takes personal revenge on Pussy Riot

3 young women from Punk Rock “Pussy Riot” sentenced to 2 years hard labour for anti-Putin protest performance

“Don’t Buy with me Argentina”

Argentina issues 100 peso note with image of Eva Peron on 60th anniversary of her death.

Belarus Air Force Commander fired after Parachuting Teddy Bear Protest Stunt

Pro-Democracy Activists drop 789 teddy bears with parachutes and protest signs over Minsk. President Lukashenko is furious.