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Free Parks Canada Passes No Federalist Plot: Prime Minister Harper
By Colin Perkel
The Canadian Press
KITCHENER, Ont. — Accusations that free student passes for Canada's national parks are part of a federalist plot aimed at separatists were dismissed as “bizarre” Thursday by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
[Canada] New Indian Affairs Minister A Longtime Foe Of Special Rights For Aboriginals
By Joan Bryden The Canadian Press OTTAWA — John Duncan's first act as Canada's new Indian affairs minister is being welcomed by aboriginals, but some are still worried about the “old” Duncan....[Canada] Some Greens Say Future Of May Leadership Not A Black And White Issue
By The Canadian Press OTTAWA — There's some dissension in the ranks ahead of this weekend's Green party convention in Toronto over how and when a leader is picked....[Canada] No Reason To Ban Offshore Drilling In Canadian Waters, Senators Say
By Steve Rennie The Canadian Press OTTAWA — A Senate report has found no good reason to ban offshore drilling in Canadian waters....[Canada] Housing Starts Slip In July
By Sunny Freeman The Canadian Press TORONTO — Canadian housing starts fell in July for the third straight month and home prices rose less than anticipated in June, according to new reports that reinforced signs of a dampening trend in the housing market that is expected to continue into next year....[Canada] LePage Expects Home Prices To Remain Steady In Second Half Of 2010
By LuAnn LaSalle The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Home buyers can expect more choice and lower prices in the second half of 2010, while sellers can expect fewer offers for their homes, says one of Canada's leading real estate brokers. ...[Canada] Beer, Barbecue, Rocket Attack: Canada Day For Troops In Afghanistan
By Bill Graveland The Canadian Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Canadian soldiers and civilians in Afghanistan marked Canada Day with beer, barbecue – and a rocket attack....[Canada] Fisheries Minister Speak Up On Lighthouses
By Westcoaster.ca Staff OTTAWA — A new federal law is meant to protect Canada’s “iconic lighthouses” and give communities a say in their future, says the minister of fisheries and oceans....[Canada] Truth And Reconciliation Commission Begins Hearings
By The Canadian Press WINNIPEG — The head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on residential schools says the stories of survivors will no longer be relegated to the sidelines of Canadian history. ...[Canada] Bring Some Comfortable Shoes To Della Falls
By Kari McNabbHave you ever thought of going to Della Falls but didn't know how to get started?
It can be a daunting process as getting there is half the battle.
From Port Alberni, you must start at Great Central Lake.
There is a proposed trail from Deep Lake (Oshinow), but don't waste your time. It meanders for about an hour and then just peters out.
Your only options are by boat or helicopter... unless you travel to Gold River area where there is an apparent trail (I haven't looked for it yet).
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