http://news.canada-travelers.com Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:46:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Former Olympic swimming champion to head Canadas Olympic program font size Canada has named former Olympic swimming champion Alex Baumann as the head of its summer Olympic program, the Canadian Olympic Committee confirmed Wednesday. Baumann, who brought home double Olympic gold medals for Canada in 1984, has returned home from ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/564/former-olympic-swimming-champion-to-head-canadas-olympic-program-font-size/ David, convicted wife-beater, deported to Canada A man who was convicted of beating his wife for years was deported earlier this month, officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Wednesday. Victor David, 66, was returned to his native Canada on Sept. 15, four days after he said he would not fight ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/563/david-convicted-wife-beater-deported-to-canada/ Pension gap widens between Canadas rich and poor A new study suggests the gap has widened dramatically between Canadas richest and poorest when you look at retirement savings in the last 20 years. A Statistics Canada report says families at the top of the earnings scale contributed more toward their pensions ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/562/pension-gap-widens-between-canadas-rich-and-poor/ Canada slips in world competitiveness ranking Canada has slipped three spots in a ranking of the worlds most competitive countries, with taxation and labour markets among the countrys weakest aspects, according to a report released Tuesday by the World Economic Forum. Canadas tax rates and regulations were the two most problematic business ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/561/canada-slips-in-world-competitiveness-ranking/ Canada dollar ticks higher; bonds jump on surplus The Canadian dollar ended modestly higher against the U.S. currency on Monday, supported by a weak U.S. housing report, a rebound in oil prices and acquisition activity. Canadian bond prices posted gains on news that the Canadian governments budget surplus for 2005-06 came in ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/560/canada-dollar-ticks-higher-bonds-jump-on-surplus/ Canada criticized for economic costs of strong labour laws Canadas economy is paying a high price for labour laws in some of its jurisdictions that perpetuate coercive union power over employees, British economic adviser Len Shackleton says. Heavily unionized provinces show lower levels of employment and slower rates of growth, Mr. Shackleton, ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/559/canada-criticized-for-economic-costs-of-strong-labour-laws/ Congress agrees to 90-day drug supply from Canada House and Senate Republicans reached an agreement that would allow Americans to legally bring a 90-day supply of prescription medications back across the border from Canada. Shopping for drugs in Canada has become popular with U.S. consumers. The cost of many popular brand-name prescription ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/558/congress-agrees-to-90-day-drug-supply-from-canada/ Violinist Djokic gets to play rare instrument through national competition Halifax violinist Marc Djokic is one of the violin winners in the Canada Councils national competition for the loan of musical instruments with a total value of over $18 million. Created in 1985, the Musical Instrument Bank acquires through donations and ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/557/violinist-djokic-gets-to-play-rare-instrument-through-national-competition/ Canada Dollar Reaches 2-Week High on Interest-Rate Speculation Canadas dollar rose to a two-week high as investors speculated the nations expanding economy will keep the Bank of Canada from cutting interest rates. The currency gained the most since June yesterday as a report showing retail sales in July set ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/556/canada-dollar-reaches-2-week-high-on-interest-rate-speculation/ Canada set to toughen vehicle emission rules: report Canadian auto makers will have to comply with mandatory vehicle-emission requirements that mirror tough rules being adopted in some U.S. states, as the government aims to improve air quality, the Globe and Mail reported on Friday. According to the newspaper, the plan to reduce ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/555/canada-set-to-toughen-vehicle-emission-rules-report/ Harper boosts Canadas role on world stage with were back speech The Conservative governments international agenda is laid before the world today as Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses the United Nations General Assembly in his first appearance as prime minister at the international body. Harper will take the podium after addressing ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/554/harper-boosts-canadas-role-on-world-stage-with-were-back-speech/ Canada dlr rallies after retail data, bonds mixed The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Thursday as retail sales data topped expectations, while the U.S. dollar was still feeling pressure from a suggestion by the U.S. Federal Reserve that inflation risks were moderating. Domestic bond prices were mixed as the upbeat ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/553/canada-dlr-rallies-after-retail-data-bonds-mixed/ Chairman of Canadas public broadcaster resigns after making controversial comments OTTAWA The chairman of Canadas public broadcaster resigned Tuesday after making controversial comments about bestiality and bowel movements. Heritage Minister Bev Oda made the announcement about Canadian Broadcasting Corp. chairman Guy Fournier in the House of Commons. Fournier, 75, became the ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/552/chairman-of-canadas-public-broadcaster-resigns-after-making-controversial-comments/ Canada Wont Benefit From Trade Accord With Korea, Studies Say Canada probably wouldnt benefit from a free trade agreement its negotiating with South Korea as part of a strategy to increase business with Asia, according to two studies posted on the Canadian trade ministrys Web site. The studies focused on the ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/551/canada-wont-benefit-from-trade-accord-with-korea-studies-say/ Canada to play Hungary in soccer friendly The Canadian mens soccer team will face Hungary in an international exhibition match, the Canadian Soccer Association announced Wednesday. The contest is scheduled for Nov. 15 in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Hungary is ranked No. 59 in the current FIFA rankings. Canada is 71st. Canada has ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/550/canada-to-play-hungary-in-soccer-friendly/ Canada Post unveils permanent stamp that retains its value Canada Post announced Wednesday the introduction of a non-denominated stamp that will retain its value despite future price increases. The permanent stamp will sell for 51 cents, the current domestic rate for lettermail, and will become available on Nov. 16. The new stamps ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/549/canada-post-unveils-permanent-stamp-that-retains-its-value/ Editorial: Canadas gun laws must be tougher Kimveer Gill, who wrote about wanting to be the Angel of Death, never should have been licensed to own a restricted Beretta rifle and Glock pistol or a 12-gauge shotgun. He wrote on the Internet that anger and hatred simmers within me. He reviled ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/548/editorial-canadas-gun-laws-must-be-tougher/ ET Canada marks birthday with elegant portrait ET Canada celebrates its first birthday this week – and only canada.com/entertainment can take you behind the scenes of the commemorative photo session. A large crew descended on a studio at Global in Toronto last month to create a unique portrait of the ET Canada ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/547/et-canada-marks-birthday-with-elegant-portrait/ Veterans memorial traces military history A 30-metre granite wall honouring Canadas military veterans was unveiled on the front lawn of the provincial legislature at Queens Park Sunday. The $2 million memorial, which is etched with scenes commemorating Canadas military history, traces Canadas military involvement in times of war and peace, all ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/546/veterans-memorial-traces-military-history/ Canada falls again in womens basketball The Canadian national womens basketball team had to look at their latest world championship loss the same way they looked at their previous defeats: as a learning experience. Despite another strong first-half performance, Canada fell 85-57 to Spain Sunday, likely eliminating them from quarter-final contention. ... http://news.canada-travelers.com/545/canada-falls-again-in-womens-basketball/