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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
News stories: 'More reasons than ever to celebrate our country': Harper; etc.
Peter Mansbridge appointed to the Order of Canada
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 | 7:27 PM ET Comments36Recommend51
CBC News
Peter Mansbridge has had a 40-year career at the CBC, starting at age 19. (CBC)The CBC's Peter Mansbridge is to become an officer of the Order of Canada, according to a list of 75 appointees released on Canada Day by Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean.
Mansbridge, the chief correspondent of CBC News, anchors the flagship nightly news program The National and also hosts Newsworld's Mansbridge One on One.
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http://www.cbc.ca/arts/media/story/2008/07/01/mansbridge-orderofcanada.html
'More reasons than ever to celebrate our country': Harper
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 | 10:20 PM ET Comments191Recommend82
CBC News
Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean speaks at Tuesday's Canada Day ceremony on Parliment Hill in Ottawa. (CBC)-->
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2008/07/01/canada-day.html?ref=rss
'It has been my privilege to serve you': Hillier on retirement
Gen. Rick Hillier is officially retiring as the leader of Canada's military, handing over the reins to Gen. Walter Natynczyk in a ceremony that is now underway in Ottawa.
Moving day leaves some families in shelters
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 | 12:10 PM ET Comments14Recommend7
CBC News
Housing activists say about 11 Montreal families were left homeless in the wake of Quebec's annual moving day.
July 1 is Quebec's traditional moving day because most rental leases expire on June 30....
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http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/07/02/qc-movingday0702.html#articlecomments
Deadly front-end loader rampage wreaks havoc in Jerusalem
Israeli police say a Palestinian who plowed a front-end loader into a string of vehicles on a crowded Jerusalem street Wednesday, killing at least three and injuring dozens, appeared to be acting spontaneously and alone.
IN DEPTH: Order of Canada
Dr. Henry Morgentaler laughs during an interview with the Canadian Press in his Toronto abortion clinic in December 2004. (J.P. Moczulski/Canadian Press) Abortion rights activist Dr. Henry Morgentaler said Wednesday he's "genuinely honoured" to receive the Order of Canada, an award that has generated controversy and caused Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government to distance itself from the decision.
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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/07/02/morgentaler-reax.html?ref=rss
Firefighters spray Ottawa River water on children during health warning
Families that celebrated Canada Day at Ottawa's Petrie Island beach are watching their children for symptoms of E. coli infection after firefighters sprayed them with water contaminated with the bacteria.
Consumers to pull back from spending 'like drunken sailors,' TD report suggests
Canadian consumers over the next two years are expected to rein in their spending habits as the job market softens and the real estate market cools, according to a TD report.
Halifax rescue dog to be cloned: US company
Pregnant Jolie checks into hospital early
McCartney to rock Plains of Abraham
Pictures: Stanchions
This sort of stanchion, you can often see them in cinemas, and, erm, downtown Tim Hortons outlets as well.
A large bridge stanchion
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