Small government would suit American libertarian Ron Paul just fine America’s foremost libertarian, Ron Paul, received a standing ovation Friday from Canadian conservatives gathered for an annual conference, after a speech that advocated the abolition of central banks, income tax and social programs. But on the sidelines of networking conference, sponsored by the Manning Centre [...]
Stompin’ Tom Connors urges Canadians to be proud of country Canadian country-folk legend Stompin’ Tom Connors died Wednesday at age 77. A few days earlier the musician penned a letter to fans that he wanted published after his death, his spokesman said. Here is a copy of the letter published on the singer’s official website. [...]
Stompin’ Tom Connors was know for folksy tunes, nationalism Canadian country-folk legend Stompin’ Tom Connors, whose toe-tapping musical spirit and fierce patriotism established him as one of Canada’s strongest cultural icons, has died. He was 77. Stompin’ Tom Connors passed away Wednesday from what a spokesman described as “natural causes.” Brian Edwards said the musician, rarely [...]
First time Canadian Space Agency partners with NASA The Canadian Space Agency is partnering with NASA to obtain a sample from an asteroid that scientists hope will help explain the solar system’s formation and how life began. NASA will launch a spacecraft to an asteroid Near-Earth Object (NEO 101955) 1999 RQ36 in Sept. 2016 and [...]
Not everyone is happy with the unanimous decision of Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against Saskatchewan anti-gay crusader William Whatcott and the flyers he distributed denouncing homosexuals more than a decade ago. In a unanimous 6-0 decision Wednesday, the court found that two of the four flyers distributed by William Whatcott violated [...]
Ben Affleck’s “Argo” touted for Oscar By Rob Gillies The former Canadian ambassador to Iran who protected Americans at great personal risk during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis says it will reflect poorly on Ben Affleck if he doesn’t say a few words about Canada’s role should the director’s film “Argo” win the Oscar [...]
Safeway burger recall includes Gourmet Meat Shoppe and The Butcher’s Cut burgers The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway have warned people against consumption of The Gourmet Meat Shoppe and The Butcher’s Cut brands of frozen beef burgers as they may have been contaminated with E.coli O157:H7 bacteria. The Safeway burger recall includes meat was [...]
Elisa Lam communicated with family daily until she disappeared Jan. 31 By Shaya Tayefe Mohajer Police say the body of a woman found wedged in a water tank on the roof of a Los Angeles hotel is that of a missing Canadian guest, Elisa Lam. Investigators used body markings to identify 21-year-old Elisa Lam, [...]
Amanda Lindhout kidnapped in Somalia in 2008 As she was driving to a rally to raise awareness about violence against women, Amanda Lindhout started to have doubts about her plan to speak publicly for the first time about how she had been raped and tortured while being held captive in Somalia. “I just didn’t know [...]
RCMP sexual assault, abuse accusations illustrate why Canada needs national inquiry into murdered aboriginal women The New Democrats say fresh allegations of abuse by Mounties in northern British Columbia underscore the need for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada. NDP MP Niki Ashton says that’s the only way to get justice [...]
Send Valentine’s Day letters to be cancelled in a romantic community like Love, SK Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and many are looking for romantic ways to show their appreciation for their loved ones. Four Canadian post offices are popular for the romantic at heart. With names like Love, Saint-Valentin, Cupids, and Heart’s [...]
Exhibit will feature over 150 objects, including Princess Diana’s wedding dress Diana, A Celebration opens Saturday, Feb. 9 at West Edmonton Mall and runs through June 9, 2013 and features Princess Diana’s wedding dress. The exhibition chronicles the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of her time – Diana, Princess of Wales. On [...]
Canadian auto sales driven by Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland Canadian auto sales climbed six per cent last year, and will edge up further in 2013, advancing to 1.69 million units – the second-highest level on record, according to the recent Scotiabank Global Auto Report. “The resource-rich provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador will continue to [...]
Husky profit rises on higher refining margins Husky Energy Inc. earned a net profit of $474 million for the last three months of 2012 due to securing higher prices for its crude oil. Husky earned $408 million during the corresponding period the previous year. The company reported a 16 per cent rise in fourth-quarter net profit [...]
David Alward supports Alison Redford plans for pipeline east – ‘great for every Canadian’ By Christopher Walsh New Brunswick Premier David Alward says he’s on board with Premier Alison Redford’s goal of seeing Alberta bitumen piped east in an effort to open up new markets. Alward, who spent two days in Alberta including a [...]
Sharkwater director Rob Stewart launches latest film ‘Revolution’
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
The Arts must innovate to survive in today’s world
Giving value to the arts and culture By Shawna Stirrett Traditional arts groups such as orchestras, ballets, operas and theatres that neglect to think about how they fit into the broader social context and respond accordingly will fail. This might not happen today or the next day, but the writing is on the wall. While [...]
Historic Barkerville exhibit to tour British Columbia and China
Barkerville exhibit captures Chinese experience during Cariboo Gold Rush An exhibit depicting the lives of Chinese immigrants during the Cariboo Gold Rush will travel to China next year thanks to a $20,000 grant from the B.C. government. The Barkerville exhibit is put together from archives kept in the historic gold rush town, which capture the [...]