Editorial on CWB dismantling sparks Labour backing
The Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba Federations of Labour join farmers in opposing Harper's plan to end the Canadian Wheat Board. They argue the move ignores farmer votes, benefits corporations, and harms small prairie communities, urging signatures at the StopTheSteamroller.ca petition.
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House of Commons
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Air Canada
Ed Fast
International Trade
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba Federations of Labour
StopTheSteamroller.ca
Arthur the Bull Receives Christmas Cheer and Toque
The editor recalls Arthur the bull getting a festive red, white and green toque and warm wishes after a plea from readers. Sharon Cuff knits the accessory quickly, and Arthur returns to work amid chocolates and holiday goodwill. A playful note hints at a Christmas jaunt to the Bahamas as the Grinch watches.
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Holy Cow
Sharon Cuff Lady
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Arab Autumn progress report in North Africa and Middle East
The Arab Spring moved slowly but showed signs of progress across Tunisia Morocco Yemen and Jordan. In Tunisia and Morocco Islamic parties gained influence while constitutional reforms aimed to curb royal and presidential powers. Egypt Egypts elections begin as protesters press for faster parliamentary votes and Bahrain faces scrutiny after a royal commission report.
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Bahrain
Yemen
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Justice and Development
Turkey
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Europe
al-Qaeda
Republican Party
United States
Morocco
Mohamed VI
Jordan
Abddullah
Arabian Peninsula
Arab League
Assad
Ali ‘Abdullah Saleh
Tahrir Square
Cairo
Ary
Demos
Muslim Brotherhood
Mubarak
Partes
Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa
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