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on June 30, 2014 in World News

Rob Ford: ‘I had become my own worst enemy’

Rob Ford: ‘I had become my own worst enemy’ Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he’s sorry for some of the things he did when using drugs and alcohol, but he’s resolved to make changes in his life following a stint in rehab. “When I look back on some of the things I have said and some of the things I did when I was using, I am ashamed, embarrassed and humiliated,” Ford told reporters at an invitation-only news conference Monday, when he returned to city hall after a two-month absence. Ford had taken a leave of absence to seek help… View Article

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on June 30, 2014 in World News

Profiteering on Banker Deaths

Profiteering on Banker Deaths: Regulator Says Public Has No Right to Details A man with a long history of keeping big bank secrets safe from the public’s prying eyes has denied the appeal filed by Wall Street On Parade to obtain specifics about the worker deaths upon which JPMorgan Chase pockets the life insurance money each year. According to its financial filings, as of December 31, 2013, JPMorgan held $17.9 billion in Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) assets, a dark corner of the insurance market that allows banks to take out life insurance policies on their workers, secretly pocket the death… View Article

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on June 30, 2014 in World News

Conservatives set for tough fight in B.C.

Conservatives set for tough fight in B.C. in next election, say experts The federal government’s recent decision to approve the Northern Gateway pipeline doesn’t spell doom for the 21 Conservative MPs in the province but experts say they will have a tough fight in the 2015 election. The federal government’s recent decision to approve the Northern Gateway pipeline—a project a majority of British Columbians oppose—doesn’t spell doom for the 21 Conservative MPs in the province but experts say they will have a tough fight in the 2015 election. Greg Lyle, owner of Innovative Research Group, said there’s no evidence to… View Article

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on June 30, 2014 in World News

House of Commons most lobbied government institution

House of Commons most lobbied government institution MPs are still the most lobbied public office holders, despite a majority government that controls everything from the PMO. But depending on who you talk to, this is either evidence of the country’s 308 MPs’ continued relevance in decision-making, of Cabinet ministers not being as accessible, of a misguided approach by lobbyists padding registry statistics to appease clients, or some combination thereof. Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd’s annual report for 2013-14, released June 12, showed the House of Commons as far and away the most lobbied government institution in the last fiscal year, accounting… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

Monday’s byelections? Bet on red

Monday’s byelections? Bet on red Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was in Fort McMurray Thursday meeting community residents and leaders including Mayor Melissa Blake. Tomorrow he will be touring the oilsands. Pictured, left: Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Fort McMurray-Athabsca’s Liberal candidate Kyle Harrietha. Credits: QMI Agency DAVID AKIN | NATIONAL BUREAU CHIEF OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are set to have a very good Canada Day holiday, as they celebrate what are likely to be strong showings in at least three of four byelections to be held Monday. In two ridings in Ontario and in two in Alberta, the Liberals… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

NDP leadership race is all strategy

NDP leadership race is all strategy One expert believes there’s a reason behind the Alberta NDP leadership candidates laying low. Eric Szeto has the story. EDMONTON – With all the coverage of the Alberta PC leadership race, you’d be hard-pressed to know there’s another leadership race going on in the province. Since late April, the Alberta NDP has been without a leader. And so far, only two people have thrown their hat into the race. “What’s surprising more than anything is there isn’t more than two leadership candidates,” says Bob Murray with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. “We’re not… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

Rob Ford, noticeably thinner

    Rob Ford, noticeably thinner, spotted suit shopping in Barrie Ahead of returning to work Mayor Rob Ford apparently stopped in to get a new suit. Several pictures were posted to social media of the mayor at Moore’s Clothing for Men store in Barrie. The mayor, appearing noticeably thinner, posed with several people at the store Saturday afternoon. Ford is expected to return to city hall on Monday after spending two months in a facility for alcohol abuse. He is undergoing treatment at the GreeneStone facility in Muskoka.     http://www.citynews.ca/2014/06/28/rob-ford-noticeably-thinner-spotted-suit-shopping-in-barrie/

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

Military Bans Bibles But Forces Soldiers to Adhere to Ramadan Rules

Military Bans Bibles But Forces Soldiers to Adhere to Ramadan Rules The US Air Force kicked Christian Gideon’s volunteers off base in March. The Bibles were too offensive and violated the separation of church and state rule. But US military personnel are expected to adhere Islamic practices during Ramadan. Stars and Stripes reported: U.S. personnel accustomed to drinking their coffee on the drive to work will have to put that habit on hold for about a month. It’s one of a few lifestyle changes Americans will have to make during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month… View Article

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