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• Environment minister goes on the offensive over fisheries bill. – Montreal Gazette

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  Environment minister goes on the offensive over fisheries bill. Montreal Gazette OTTAWA — The four former federal fisheries ministers from BC who wrote a joint letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper condemning changes to the Fisheries Act don't appear to have read the legislation, Environment Minister Peter Kent said Thursday. Kent rebuffs ex-ministers' concerns over Fisheries ActCBC.ca Harper announces hunting-fishing advisory panelCanada.com The Commons: Peter Kent promises two hours of enlightenment, delivers only oneMacleans.ca Vancouver Sun all 47 news articles »

• Irish referendum: secret polls predict Yes vote amid low turnout – Telegraph.co.uk

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  Irish referendum: secret polls predict Yes vote amid low turnout Telegraph.co.uk Secret Irish government exit polls last night predicted a Yes vote in Ireland's referendum on the EU fiscal pact and eurozone austerity rules, seen as critical for the single currency's future. A woman arrives at a polling station in north Dublin, … News Summary: Ireland votes on Europe treatyThe Associated Press Govt Sources Say Irish Referendum On EU Treaty Expected To Pass With Over 60 …Wall Street Journal Ireland votes on EU fiscal pact – and polls indicate early lead for 'Yes' campThe Independent The Press Association -Scotsman all 818 news articles »

• "Oilsands fever" is clouding political judgment, analyst warns – Vancouver Sun

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  "Oilsands fever" is clouding political judgment, analyst warns Vancouver Sun OTTAWA — In the runup to Tom Mulcair's much-anticipated Alberta visit on Thursday, a Calgary-based think-tank said Wednesday Canada is suffering from "oilsands fever," a modified version of the so-called "Dutch disease" concept cited by the NDP leader … Canada needs a "natural resources' conversation, says Thomas MulcairOttawa Citizen Mulcair's postition doesn't change following Alberta oilsands visitCalgary Herald Mulcair stands by oil-sands criticism despite 'awe-inspiring' tourGlobe and Mail 660 News -Edmonton Sun all 600 news articles »

• Access-to-information system at risk in cuts, watchdog warns – Toronto Star

  Toronto Star

  Access-to-information system at risk in cuts, watchdog warns Toronto Star Bruce Campion-Smith Ottawa Bureau chief OTTAWA—Canada's information watchdog is warning that sweeping budget cuts risk leaving Canadians in the dark about the workings of the federal government. The access-to-information system is “vulnerable” as top … Cuts put access-to-information gains at risk, watchdog warnsGlobe and Mail Budget cuts threaten access to information,watchdog saysCBC.ca Watchdog sees improvement in access to info, warns budget cuts threaten progressGlobalNews.ca PR Newswire (press release) all 28 news articles »

• US judge declares mistrial in John Edwards case – AFP

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  US judge declares mistrial in John Edwards case AFP GREENSBORO, North Carolina — The judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the John Edwards trial after jurors failed to reach a verdict on five out of six charges against the fallen US political star. Edwards was found not guilty of one count of using … Edwards acquitted on 1 count, mistrial on othersThe Associated Press John Edwards admits "sins" as he walks free from corruption caseTelegraph.co.uk John Edwards judge declares mistrialFinancial Times Sydney Morning Herald -Los Angeles Times -Herald Sun all 3,531 news articles »

• Canadian and US polices ignored tips about murder video: US lawyer – Winnipeg Free Press

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  Canadian and US polices ignored tips about murder video: US lawyer Winnipeg Free Press A Montana lawyer says Canadian and American law enforcement officials ignored him when he came across a gruesome online video of what looked like the murder and dismemberment of an unidentified man. Montana lawyer Roger Renville said he was surfing the … First clues emerge of Montreal murder victim's identity as Luka Rocco Magnotta …National Post Luka Rocco Magnotta's scary digital trailMontreal Gazette Maher: Animal rights activists started chasing Magnotta years before …Canada.com Ottawa Citizen -CityNews all 1,242 news articles »

• Alongside Obama, George W. Bush steals the WH show – The Associated Press

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  Alongside Obama, George W. Bush steals the WH show The Associated Press By JULIE PACE, AP – 12 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AP) — It's Barack Obama's house now, but his predecessor and political foil, George W. Bush, stole the show at the White House on Thursday with his wisecracks and grin. "Thank you so much for inviting our … George W. Bush Joins Obama to Unveil Official PortraitVoice of America Bush '41' wheeled into White House for son's portrait unveiling sporting a …Daily Mail Bush portrait unveiling mixes laughs, politics at White HouseCANOE New York Times -Vancouver Sun all 1,242 news articles »

• Oppal given four-month extension for Pickton report – CTV.ca

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  Oppal given four-month extension for Pickton report CTV.ca The former judge overseeing the Robert Pickton inquiry has received an extra four months to write his final report, but the extension will likely do little to allay critics who have demanded commissioner Wally Oppal spend more time hearing from … Pickton inquiry head given extension on reportGlobe and Mail Missing Women Inquiry report deadline extendedNews1130 Missing women inquiry gets four-month extension for reportThe Province Straight.com -MetroNews Canada all 26 news articles »

• Talks suspended with Quebec students; no solution in sight to unrest – Toronto Star

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  Talks suspended with Quebec students; no solution in sight to unrest Toronto Star The Canadian Press MONTREAL—An attempt to find a solution to the Quebec student crisis has fallen apart. After four days of negotiations, the provincial government and student groups are announcing that their talks have gone nowhere. Quebec government walks out of negotiations with student leadersMacleans.ca Talks between students and Quebec government reach deadlockMontreal Gazette Ball in government's court as minister considers proposal from Quebec studentsWinnipeg Free Press Hamilton Spectator all 717 news articles »