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The two sides in a labour dispute at the Canadian Museum of ...

(CBC) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:28:26 GMT

(CBC) - The two sides in a labour dispute at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum are heading back to the bargaining table Friday for the first time since early October.

Tough talk from Canada's largest grocer on Tuesday has fuelled ...

(CBC) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:02 GMT

(CBC) - Tough talk from Canada's largest grocer on Tuesday has fuelled speculation that food sellers are bearing down for an old-fashioned price war this holiday season.

Another contentious issue has arisen in an eight-week strike ...

(CBC) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:21 GMT

(CBC) - Another contentious issue has arisen in an eight-week strike at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum whether to send the dispute to binding arbitration.

Federal Labour Minister Rona Ambrose says she is ready to appoint ...

(CBC) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:12:21 GMT

(CBC) - Federal Labour Minister Rona Ambrose says she is ready to appoint an arbitrator in an eight-week strike by workers at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum.

In this photo of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:10:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this photo of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin, reviewed by the U.S. Military, Canadian defendant Omar Khadr sits during a hearing at the U.S. Military Commissions court for war crimes, at the U.S. Naval Base, in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Monday, Jan. 19, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Janet Hamlin, Pool

A Winnipeg street has been renamed for a local man who became ...

(CBC) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:15:07 GMT

(CBC) - A Winnipeg street has been renamed for a local man who became a legendary Second World War and inspired the fictional James Bond.

Canada's two major northern airlines can blame themselves in ...

(CBC) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:10:55 GMT

(CBC) - Canada's two major northern airlines can blame themselves in part for a price war Air Canada started in Nunavut this week, according to an aviation expert.

In this photo of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this photo of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin, Canadian defendant Omar Khadr attends a hearing in the courthouse for the U.S. military war crimes commission at the Camp Justice compound on Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base in Cuba, Wednesday, July 15, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Janet Hamlin, Pool)

CBC plans a TV movie about Sam Steele, who rode with the North-West ...

(CBC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:38:45 GMT

(CBC) - CBC plans a TV movie about Sam Steele, who rode with the North-West Mounted Police against the Red River Rebellion and fought in the Boer War.

A University of Calgary instructor and nurse historian is drawing ...

(CBC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:06:03 GMT

(CBC) - A University of Calgary instructor and nurse historian is drawing attention to the nearly 8,000 Canadian nurses who served in the two world wars but often remain forgotten in the November ceremonies honouring the country's heroes of war.

Remembrance ceremonies attracted crowds in Canada and around ...

(CBC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:57:38 GMT

(CBC) - Remembrance ceremonies attracted crowds in Canada and around the world to honour those who died while serving their countries.

A large crowd gathered in Halifax's Grand Parade Square on Wednesday ...

(CBC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:38 GMT

(CBC) - A large crowd gathered in Halifax's Grand Parade Square on Wednesday to remember those who died serving their country.

Governor General Michaelle Jean, left, and Prince Charles lay ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:10:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Governor General Michaelle Jean, left, and Prince Charles lay wreaths during Remembrance Day services at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

A Canadian soldier is framed by an eternal flame while standing ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Canadian soldier is framed by an eternal flame while standing guard at a war memorial prior to Remembrance Day ceremonies in North Vancouver, British Columbia November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA ANNIVERSARY CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

There appeared to be fewer visitors to the Canadian War Museum ...

(CBC) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:12:29 GMT

(CBC) - There appeared to be fewer visitors to the Canadian War Museum than on previous Remembrance Days, Wednesday, but the noticeable difference was the number of museum staff who were outside rather than inside working.

A soldier from southwestern Ontario who died in the First World ...

(CBC) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:42:16 GMT

(CBC) - A soldier from southwestern Ontario who died in the First World War is finally being celebrated, in a Remembrance Day 91 years in the making.

Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wave ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wave during Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial in Ottawa November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA POLITICS ROYALS)

Maurice White, 84, was an infantryman at age 17 with the 49th ...

(CBC) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:37:16 GMT

(CBC) - Maurice White, 84, was an infantryman at age 17 with the 49th Loyal Edmonton Regiment during the Second World War. He recalls the invasion of Sicily.

A poppy pinned to a rose rests on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:11:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A poppy pinned to a rose rests on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial where Prince Charles will take part in the Remembrance Day services. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A big-box bookstore has made a last-minute decision to close ...

(CBC) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:18:07 GMT

(CBC) - A big-box bookstore has made a last-minute decision to close on Remembrance Day.

Seven men from Richibucto, N.B., will be among the veterans ...

(CBC) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:01:15 GMT

(CBC) - Seven men from Richibucto, N.B., will be among the veterans remembered on Wednesday as Remembrance Day services are planned throughout the province.

Fear of swine flu has led to cancellation of a Remembrance Day ...

(CBC) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:12 GMT

(CBC) - Fear of swine flu has led to cancellation of a Remembrance Day event for hundreds of schoolchildren in the St. John's area.

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Displaced Rwandans are shown at a UN refugee in camp in this ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:58:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Displaced Rwandans are shown at a UN refugee in camp in this 1994 file photo. The Mounties have arrested Jacques Mungwarere, 37, a Rwandan immigrant living in Windsor Ont., and charged him with war crimes related to the 1994 genocide in his home country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Striking workers from the Museum of Civilization and the Canadian ...

(CBC) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:36:29 GMT

(CBC) - Striking workers from the Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum occupied a consituency office of Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon in Buckingham, Que., Friday, demanding that he use his clout in cabinet to help put an end to their seven-week strike.

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(Metro) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:15:00 GMT

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The Canadian War Museum has cancelled its annual Remembrance ...

(CBC) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:55:46 GMT

(CBC) - The Canadian War Museum has cancelled its annual Remembrance Day guest speakers and school programs because of the workers strike, but is encouraging visitors to come out during Veterans' Week.

Matthew Lucas,7, whose father Sgt. Donald Lucas was killed in ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:56:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Matthew Lucas,7, whose father Sgt. Donald Lucas was killed in Afghanistan, reaches up to touch Prince Charles' medals after a wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in St. John's, Newfoundland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

An Ottawa man who grew up in a Jewish orphanage in Poland has ...

(CBC) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:21:55 GMT

(CBC) - An Ottawa man who grew up in a Jewish orphanage in Poland has inspired a new play about his extraordinary childhood mentor, a man who followed the children he loved to the Nazi death camps during the Second World War.

A Rwandan man found guilty under Canadian law of war crimes ...

(CBC) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:56:56 GMT

(CBC) - A Rwandan man found guilty under Canadian law of war crimes committed in his home country has been sentenced to life in prison.

When George W. Bush was delivered by motorcade to a speaking ...

(CBC) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:40:52 GMT

(CBC) - When George W. Bush was delivered by motorcade to a speaking engagement in Edmonton on Tuesday, local opinions of the former U.S. president already covered the map.

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(Metro) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:50:00 GMT

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A U.S. military deserter has sought sanctuary in a Vancouver ...

(CBC) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:54:29 GMT

(CBC) - A U.S. military deserter has sought sanctuary in a Vancouver church to avoid deportation and imprisonment in his home country.

A war monument that honours the 130 Canadian soldiers killed ...

(CBC) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:46 GMT

(CBC) - A war monument that honours the 130 Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan was unveiled in downtown Fredericton Sunday afternoon.

A mannequin dressed as a Canadian soldier is seen in the Italy ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:10:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A mannequin dressed as a Canadian soldier is seen in the Italy campaign display from World War II display at the War Museum in Ottawa. Staff at the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Que., and the War Museum in Ottawa, walked off the job on Sept. 21. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Festival-goers will likely face picket lines at two Ottawa arts ...

(CBC) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:13:08 GMT

(CBC) - Festival-goers will likely face picket lines at two Ottawa arts events during the next week after brief talks broke down between the Canadian Museum of Civilization and its striking employees Wednesday night.

Residents of a Palestinian farming village in the West Bank ...

(CBC) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:55:37 GMT

(CBC) - Residents of a Palestinian farming village in the West Bank have lost their bid to sue two Canadian companies for allegedly violating international law by building condominiums for Israeli settlers in the area.

More than 400 employees at the Canadian War Museum and Museum ...

(CBC) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:04 GMT

(CBC) - More than 400 employees at the Canadian War Museum and Museum of Civilization in Ottawa-Gatineau walked off the job Monday morning.

Next month, Canada will ask the United Nations to pass a resolution ...

(CBC) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:17:57 GMT

(CBC) - Next month, Canada will ask the United Nations to pass a resolution that calls for all nations to "promote the ideals of peace" during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Employees at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian ...

(CBC) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:17:26 GMT

(CBC) - Employees at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum plan to strike Monday morning unless they reach a deal with management.

Crown prosecutors say a Rwandan man found guilty under Canadian ...

(CBC) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:11:43 GMT

(CBC) - Crown prosecutors say a Rwandan man found guilty under Canadian law of war crimes committed in his home country must face the maximum sentence.

U.S. service members take a moment of silence before starting ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:31:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - U.S. service members take a moment of silence before starting a 9.11 kms (about 5.5 miles) race marking the Sept. 11 2001, at the main U.S. base in Bagram, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 11, 2009. American troops in Afghanistan donned shorts and sneakers Friday to run in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, as they fight a war that was born of that day but now faces waning public support. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Musadeq Sadeq)

Winnipeg plans to name a street after a local man who became ...

(CBC) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:03:51 GMT

(CBC) - Winnipeg plans to name a street after a local man who became a legendary Second World War spy known as Intrepid an inspiration for the fictional spy James Bond.