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Thatcher’s Canadian briefs revealed!

Briefs issued to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her 1983 visit to Canada provide fascinating glimpse into Britain's view of Canadians

Briefs issued to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her 1983 visit to Canada provide fascinating glimpse into Britain’s view of Canadians

Weiner Roast

Former congressman, Anthony Weiner, who resigned after sexting lewd photos of his groin, is facing demands that he withdraw from civic elections after it was revealed he was up to his old tricks, "sexting" under a pseudonym.

Former congressman, Anthony Weiner, who resigned after sexting lewd photos of his groin, is facing demands that he withdraw from New York civic elections after it was revealed he was up to his old tricks, “sexting” under a pseudonym.

Mike Duffy: Deflation

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation inflates giant Mike Duffy balloon near Parliament Hill as part of a campaign to reform the Senate.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation inflates giant Mike Duffy balloon near Parliament Hill as part of a campaign to reform the Senate.

Prime Minister Harper compiles “enemy list”

Canadian Prime Minister's office sends emails requesting that aides compile a list of "enemies" for distribution to new Cabinet

Canadian Prime Minister’s office sends emails requesting that aides compile a list of “enemies” for distribution to new Cabinet

Sins of Emission

German Chancellor Angela Merkel personally blocked plans to improve the efficiency of European cars in order to protect German luxury cars such as Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Daimler

German Chancellor Angela Merkel personally blocked plans to improve the efficiency of European cars in order to protect German luxury cars such as Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Daimler, in spite of the fact that 27 other European nations had agreed.

Canning the new Fisheries Amendments?

The Canadian Conservative government has missed another deadline to implement its controversial fisheries bill which gutted habitat protection.

The Canadian Conservative government has missed another deadline to implement its controversial fisheries bill which gutted habitat protection.

Hey man, Goldman Sacked

Bruce Heyman, a wealthy Goldman Sachs manager and Obama fundraiser, won't replace David Jacobson as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

Bruce Heyman, a wealthy Goldman Sachs manager and Obama fundraiser, won’t replace David Jacobson as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

M.P. – Mega Pension

Many Canadian Members of Parliament will receive pensions over $100,000 per year

Many Canadian Members of Parliament will receive pensions over $100,000 per year

“UnBoliviable!” Europe grounds Bolivian President’s Plane

"I'm sorry Sir: Due to Diplomatic turbulence we have been scenically re-routed"

“I’m sorry Sir: Due to Diplomatic turbulence we have been scenically re-routed”   European countries refuse to allow Morales’ plane into Airspace after rumours that American Whistleblower Snowden might be on board