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EARLY ”POTTER” BOOK ON THE BLOCK

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Bob Komsic

A first edition copy of ”Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” that contains author J.K. Rowling’s notes and original illustrations is going on sale in a charity auction. The personal annotations from Rowling included comments on the process of writing … read more

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PC CAUCUS LIKELY TO DISCUSS EXPENSE SCANDAL

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Bob Komsic

Prime Minister Harper will have a new chief of staff at his side when he presides over the Conservative caucus meeting Tuesday morning. He will be dealing with Tory M-Ps who have spent the week in their home ridings, hearing … read more

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CATERPILLAR GOES UNDER IN TORONTO

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Bob Komsic

Saying it’s no longer a ”strategic growth opportunity”, American heavy equipment maker Caterpillar says it’s closing its tunnel-boring machine plant near Pearson airport. The facility will shut down next year. The 330 workers are being offerred a severance package and … read more

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ROLLING STONES KICK OFF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Bob Komsic

While their faces show their age, their moves and performance did not. Mick Jagger, who turns 70 in July, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts delivered a rousing start to the group’s ”50 and Counting” North American tour in … read more

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McDONOUGH BATTLES BREAST CANCER

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Bob Komsic

Alexa McDonough, former leader of the federal New Democrats, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It was detected several months ago during an annual mammogram. The 68-year-old McDonough is scheduled to finish radiation treatment at a Halifax hospital on Monday. … read more

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ISRAEL LAUNCHES AIRSTRIKE AGAINST SYRIA

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Bob Komsic

Israeli officials have confirmed the country’s air force carried out a strike Friday against Syria and say it targeted a shipment of advanced missiles. They say the shipment was not of chemical arms, but of ”game changing” weapons bound for … read more

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NEW RUSSIAN OPERA HOUSE

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Bob Komsic

Two-thousand turned out for a gala ceremony to open Russia’s new Mariinsky Theatre; a ballet and opera house in Saint Petersburg. It sits beside the historic 19th century Mariinsky Theatre, the birthplace of ballets such as Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. President Vladimir … read more

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POLL: TRUDEAU HONEYMOON NOT OVER

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Bob Komsic

A new poll suggests that Conservative attack ads have not hurt Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s political fortunes. Aired within hours of his leadership win last month, the television ads said Trudeau is in way over his head as a national … read more

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McCALLION BACK ON STAND

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Bob Komsic

Hazel McCallion will face cross-examination today in a conflict-of-interest case that could see her removed from office. The Mississauga mayor’s accused of interfering in a land deal involving her son. Peter McCallion was involved in a plan by World Class … read more

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SUNNYBROOK VETERANS CENTRE AUDIT COMPLETE

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Bob Komsic

Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews says she’s pleased with what an audit has to say about care provided at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre. In a brief statement last night, Matthews said she was pleased the audit showed care at the … read more

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