Friday, September 26, 2008 On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. New Democratic Party incumbent David Christopherson is standing for re-election in the riding of Hamilton Centre. From 1985-1990, he served as a Hamilton City Councillor for Ward Four. He was elected to Ontario legislature in 1990,…
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Australia: Latrobe Valley historical societies ask for greater funding in budget submissions
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Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101
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EU warns “massive consequences” if Russia invades Ukraine
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Wikinews Shorts: April 9, 2007
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Understanding Ovarian Cyst Dermoid Complications
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G20 Summit plans to inject US$5tn into economy before 2011
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