Today’s Links

• At least 78 ‘massacred’ in Syria’s Hama province – Telegraph.co.uk

  Telegraph.co.uk

  At least 78 'massacred' in Syria's Hama province Telegraph.co.uk Pro-government militiamen and security forces killed at least 78 people, including children, in Syria's central province of Hama on Wednesday, activists said. By Ruth Sherlock n Beirut and Magdy Samaan in Cairo Some of those killed in the village of … At least 78 killed in Syria's Hama provinceReuters Syrian activists report wave of violence in HamaThe Associated Press Activists' horror report: At least 78 dead in new massacre in SyriaHerald Sun Bloomberg -Reuters India -USA TODAY all 2,034 news articles »

• On D-Day anniversary, ex-soldiers take to Parliament Hill to protest benefits – Globe and Mail

  Globe and Mail

  On D-Day anniversary, ex-soldiers take to Parliament Hill to protest benefits Globe and Mail A second front in the war over veterans benefits opened up Wednesday as ex-soldiers rallied on Parliament Hill and the families of two young men killed in Afghanistan learned their discrimination complaints are likely headed for a human rights tribunal … Young vets mark D-Day, protest benefitsToronto Sun Ex-soldiers protest vets benefits outside Parliament on D-Day anniversaryHamilton Spectator Ex-soldiers protest veterans benefitsMetroNews Canada all 30 news articles »

• RCMP to lead Alberta counter-terrorism unit – CTV.ca

  CTV.ca

  RCMP to lead Alberta counter-terrorism unit CTV.ca EDMONTON — The federal government has set up a counter-terrorism unit in Alberta and one of its main jobs will be to help protect the energy industry from attacks by extremists. The integrated national security enforcement team will be led by the RCMP … Alberta gets anti-terrorism boostCalgary Herald RCMP launches Alberta anti-terrorism squadEdmonton Sun Ottawa sets up Alberta anti-terrorism unit to protect energy industryFinancial Post MetroNews Canada -Edmonton Journal -CBC.ca all 57 news articles »

• Tough austerity measures still needed in Europe, says Harper – Canada.com

  Globe and Mail

  Tough austerity measures still needed in Europe, says Harper Canada.com LONDON — Prime Minister Stephen Harper, on the eve of a key meeting with the president of France, boasted Wednesday of Canada's "aggressive" track record in two areas — deficit-reduction, and "growth-oriented" policies to boost the economy. Column: 5 problems cases in cabinet that Harper must fixToronto Star John Ivison: Conservatives ill-advised to revive stimulus spending if economy …National Post Harper's Diamond Jubilee moments with the QueenCBC.ca CTV.ca -Vancouver Sun -Globe and Mail all 291 news articles »

• Magnotta had 70 Facebook pages: cops – CANOE

  The Guardian

  Magnotta had 70 Facebook pages: cops CANOE By Brian Daly, QMI Agency Luka Magnotta had a massive presence on the world's most popular social-networking site, said Montreal police Cmdr. Ian Lafreniere. "The suspect is present on more than 70 Facebook pages," he told reporters Wednesday. Human hand and foot sent to Vancouver schools: Montreal police take over …Windsor Star Did Luka Magnotta appear in made-in-B.C. porn?The Province Slaying victim's parents arrive from ChinaMontreal Gazette Vancouver Sun -National Post -Reuters Canada all 5,729 news articles »

• The Salvation Army Applauds Federal Government on Human Trafficking Strategy – Sacramento Bee

  Globe and Mail

  The Salvation Army Applauds Federal Government on Human Trafficking Strategy Sacramento Bee By THE SALVATION ARMY OTTAWA, June 6, 2012 — /CNW/ – Canada's largest non-governmental direct social service provider is commending the Federal Government on the release of a national strategy to address the issue of Human Trafficking. Vic Toews announces squad to combat human traffickingMontreal Gazette Ottawa creates squad to tackle human traffickingGuelph Mercury Feds launch new anti-human-trafficking measuresToronto Sun Winnipeg Free Press -Canada.com (blog) all 104 news articles »

• Toronto to ban plastic bags – CANOE

  Toronto Star

  Toronto to ban plastic bags CANOE By Don Peat, QMI Agency Councillors voted 24-20 on Wednesday to prohibit all city of Toronto retail stores from providing customers with single-use plastic bags including those advertised as compostable or biodegradable. Council had been debating … Toronto city council votes to ban plastic shopping bagsToronto Star Toronto bans plastic bags by 2013CBC.ca City council votes to ban retailers from providing plastic bags680 News National Post -Updated News all 69 news articles »

• Tory MP wants Canada to reconsider UN membership – Montreal Gazette

  Globe and Mail

  Tory MP wants Canada to reconsider UN membership Montreal Gazette OTTAWA — A Conservative backbencher has demanded Canada reconsider its membership in the United Nations after the world body criticized the government for its treatment of alleged war criminals and changes to the refugee system. Miller calls for Canada to reconsider UNOwen Sound Sun Times Tory MP wants Baird to consider yanking Canada out of UNGlobe and Mail Conservative MP calls for 'review' of Canada in UNTheTyee.ca (blog) GlobalPost all 18 news articles »

• Man recounts finding Eaton Centre shooting suspect bleeding on roadway – Globe and Mail

  Globe and Mail

  Man recounts finding Eaton Centre shooting suspect bleeding on roadway Globe and Mail It was a chance encounter that showed the city's different worlds aren't so far apart. Lying on the road was Christopher Husbands, who would later gain infamy as a gang member charged with murder. He had been stabbed multiple times, soaking his city of … Alleged Eaton Centre shooter worked at Toronto after-school program weeks …National Post Accused Eaton Centre gunman worked for City of Toronto weeks before shootingWinnipeg Free Press Teen shooting victim's family returns to Eaton CentreToronto Sun CTV.ca -Montreal Gazette -insideTORONTO.com all 613 news articles »