New memorial envisioned to honour Canada's war dead
Toronto businessman is spearheading efforts to build a new memorial to honour Canadians buried abroad or lost at sea.
View ArticleORNGE helicopter grounded after landing accident in Northern Ontario
An ORNGE chopper is stuck on the ground after its rotor blades struck trees during a landing to pick up a patient at a remote site just west of Thunder Bay
View ArticleCanadian business must seize trade opportunities, Ed Fast says
Success of new trade pact with Europe hinges on the willingness of Canadian businesses to seize “historic” opportunity and step up exports abroad, trade minister Ed Fast says.
View ArticleORNGE chopper loses cockpit window mid-flight
ORNGE helicopter forced to make emergency diversion after cockpit window popped out during flight to pick up patient in cottage country.
View ArticleLawyer, Star contributor named Canada’s ambassador to Israel
Vivian Bercovici has been named Canada’s ambassador to Israel in advance of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s visit to the country.
View ArticleORNGE air ambulance: Father of injured girl wants answers about chopper...
Mississauga father wants answers after a mechanical problem with ORNGE chopper appears to have delayed his daughter’s transport to Sick Kids hospital.
View ArticleDeb Matthews pressed to explain why ORNGE chopper failed to transport injured...
Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews is facing questions after the breakdown of an ORNGE helicopter may have delayed an injured girl’s transport to hospital.
View ArticleORNGE: Hospital asked for second chopper after helicopter breakdown
Huntsville hospital requested a second ORNGE helicopter to transport injured girl Celeste Arthur after mechanical problems grounded earlier chopper.
View ArticleORNGE boss ‘concerned’ about chopper breakdown
ORNGE President Dr. Andrew McCallum says he is concerned about a breakdown and bad weather that prevented ORNGE from transporting girl to hospital.
View ArticleORNGE cuts 25 jobs in management shake-up
ORNGE cuts 25 management jobs, the legacy of former boss Chris Mazza's plans to turn air ambulance agency into a global business.
View ArticleStephen Harper to talk trade, energy, security during Mideast trip
An effusive welcome awaits Prime Minister Stephen Harper when he makes his first visit to Israel next week, gratitude for his staunch support.
View ArticleTaxpayers picking up part of tab for large delegation travelling to Mideast...
Stephen Harper to visit Israel, West Bank and Jordan next week accompanied by as many as 150 business, community, cultural and spiritual leaders.
View ArticleIsrael has always loomed large for Stephen Harper
Ideologically and politically, Israel has loomed large in Canada’s foreign policy since the early days of Stephen Harper’s government in 2006.
View ArticleCanada, Israel bonded over mutual distrust of Iran
The security concerns around Iran are certain to top the agenda when Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu this week.
View ArticleHarper, Netanyahu’s frienship forged in ‘personal chemistry’
The friendship between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be on display this week as Harper makes his first Israel visit.
View ArticlePrime Minister Stephen Harper gets a hero’s welcome in Israel
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has arrived in Israel to kick off his inaugural visit to the Middle East.
View ArticlePalestinians hope brief Ramallah visit will be eye-opening for Stephen Harper
The Prime Minister meets with Palestinian leaders Monday against questions about Canada’s unflinching pro-Israel tilt
View ArticleStephen Harper defends staunch support of Israel
Prime Minister Stephen Harper addressed Israel’s Knesset and visited Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas as he defended Canada’s positions in the Mideast.
View ArticleStephen Harper says backing Israel a 'moral imperative'
Prime Minister Stephen Harper used his historic address to the Knesset to outline the rationale for Canada’s strong backing of Israel.
View ArticleStephen Harper pledges $66M in aid to Palestinians
Prime Minister Stephen Harper pledged $66 million in new funding to assist to help Palestinians with economic aid, security and humanitarian assistance
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