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What’s Happening to Canada? An Open Letter to Stephen Harper

by Ralph Nader - Common Dreams Many Americans love Canada and the specific benefits that have come to our country from our northern neighbor’s many achievements (see Canada Firsts by Nader, Conacher and Milleron). Unfortunately, your latest proposed legislation—the new anti-terrorism act—is being described by leading Canadian civil liberties scholars as hazardous to Canadian democracy. Story here.

Winnipeg Homesless Shelters Packed as Mercury Plummets

CBC news Windchills hovering in the mid -40's have homeless shelters hopping. Story here.

After Latest US Oil Train Disaster, Expert Says Tens of Millions Living Inside 'Blast Zone'

Common Dreams 'We need to be moving away from production, transportation and use of fossil fuels, period—if we want a livable planet, that is.' Story here .

Document Shows Canadian Police View Environmentalists, Not Climate Change, as Real Security Threat

Common Dreams RCMP document says 'small but violent-prone faction' of groups could pose 'a credible threat' to security. Story here.

Winter Storm Wallops Maritimes While Central Canada Spends Sunday in Deep Freeze.

CANADIAN PRESS A savage winter storm pounded Maritimes on Sunday, causing damage, delays and dangerous driving conditions on Sunday while people in parts of southern Ontario and Quebec were braving biting winds and frigid Arctic temperatures.  Story here.

Sun News Death a Victory for Intellect

The Tyee The Canadian network took us for dummies from the start. In the end, it cost them millions. Story here.