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Obama defends foreign policy from Republican criticism U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday staunchly defended his foreign policy record against Republican election-year criticism that he has overseen a decline in American power in the world. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Canada.com Feed: World News Date: 2012-05-24 06:38:55

Feds stick with strict Product-of-Canada rules The Harper government has shut the door on loosening the Product of Canada labelling rule despite complaints from farmers and domestic food processors about the high threshold. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Ottawa Citizen Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:36:19

Report cites dramatic impact in reducing avoidable deaths A report by the The Canadian Institute of Health Information, called Health Indicators 2012, features a section on the rate of avoidable deaths as an overall indicator of the health of Canada's population. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Ottawa Citizen Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:36:13

NDP wants task force into war-related mental illness in Canadian Forces The federal Opposition is calling for the creation of a task force to find ways of dealing with the growing “crisis” among Canadian veterans suffering from war-related mental illness. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Ottawa Citizen Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:36:12

Phillip Phillips wins American Idol crown for 2012 Indie artist Phillip Phillips won American Idol on Wednesday, becoming the fifth male singer in a row to take the title and a guaranteed recording contract. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Ottawa Citizen Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:36:11

Inquiry into Langridge death hears opinions on MacKay's power A federal inquiry into the suicide of an Afghan war veteran has no power to order military lawyers to answer questions that their client — Defence Minister Peter MacKay — has ordered them not to answer, a government lawyer argued Wednesday. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Ottawa Citizen Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:36:08

Taxpayers may owe $1B-plus in severance to bureaucrats who weren't laid off Taxpayers could be on the hook for more than $1 billion in accumulated severance payments to federal public servants who remain in their jobs, voluntarily quit their positions or retire from government. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Ottawa Citizen Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:36:07

Electro-shock funding probed by Windsor area health network WINDSOR, Ont. -- The local health integration network has set out to uncover whether there was a delay in processing a proposal for provincial funding for an electroshock therapy unit at Windsor Regional Hospital. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Windsor Star Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:35:41

Devils pull out Game 5 victory against Rangers It plays out as a sort of symphony, after the fact, when at the time it's just a goal. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Windsor Star Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:35:40

Triple Crown pressure isn't getting to jockey Gutierrez As Hastings racetrack jockey Mario Gutierrez heads to the Big Apple for the biggest race of his life, you get no sense of jittery nerves, of building excitement, of everything being on the line. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Windsor Star Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:35:39

Wings look to build new arena in Detroit It’s seen four Stanley Cup-championship teams, the nomination of a future U.S. president (Ronald Reagan) and many of the biggest names in music, but Joe Louis Arena has also seen better days. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Windsor Star Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:35:37

St. Anne Saints win 10th straight girls soccer title WINDSOR, Ont. -- The St. Anne Saints capped off a decade of dominance in girls soccer with more of the same in the WECSSAA AAAA final Wednesday. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Windsor Star Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:35:36

With Vid: Windsor machine shop hears call to arms WINDSOR, Ont. -- A Windsor machine shop that survived the recent recession hopes it has an answer to fending off the inevitable future lows of an automotive-focused economy — join the arms race. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Windsor Star Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:35:33

Beaver couple put down roots at Point Pelee POINT PELEE, Ont. -- Two beavers are making a lodge, and history, as the first pair to make Point Pelee National Park their home. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Windsor Star Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 06:35:32

NDP wants task force into war-related mental illness in Canadian Forces The federal Opposition is calling for the creation of a task force to find ways of dealing with a growing "crisis" of Canadian veterans suffering from war-related mental illness. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Canada.com Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 22:23:28

Romney opens new front vs Obama: schools are failing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney opened a new front on Wednesday in his fight against President Barack Obama, accusing him of presiding over a failing U.S. education system in the grip of union bosses who refuse to accept reforms. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Canada.com Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 22:23:27

Fire is growing. Smoke around Timmins could irritate lung conditions UPDATER 9:30 P.M. May 23rd UPDATED SMOKE WARNING Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 9:30 p.m.- TIMMINS- The Ministry of Natural Resources issued new information Wednesday evening relating to the Timmins Forest Fire No. 9.[...] Province: Ontario Newspaper: Timmins Times Feed: Timmins Times's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:08:01

McGuinty Liberals will hurt forest fire evacuation plans says MNR union Ontario won't have the staff for smooth, quick evacuations during forest fires and other emergencies if the Ministry of Natural Resources goes ahead with plans to close offices and lay off workers, said the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), the labour organization that represents MNR [...] Province: Ontario Newspaper: Timmins Times Feed: Timmins Times's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:08:00

Espanola OPP officer collides with horse An OPP officer suffered minor injuries after he collided with a horse on Lee Valley Road near Massey on Saturday night. In a release, police said the Espanola officer was on patrol when the horse wandered onto the road just after 11:30 p.m.[...] Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Sudbury Star Feed: The Sudbury Star's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:07:19

Missing Azilda senior dead, police confirm Greater Sudbury Police said Wednesday afternoon that an Azilda senior missing since Saturday is dead. In a release, police said foul play is not suspected in the death of James Lewandoski, 76. Lewandoski was reported missing Saturday.[...] Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Sudbury Star Feed: The Sudbury Star's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:07:18

City revokes Valley East Motocross Park's business licence A clerical error on the part of the city has cost a Valley East businessman his licence to operate this season.[...] Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Sudbury Star Feed: The Sudbury Star's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:07:17

Photos of high school track & field championships Athletes compete at high school track and field championships at the track at Laurentian University on Wednesday.[...] Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Sudbury Star Feed: The Sudbury Star's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:07:16

Shinny dipping CORNWALL -- They'll drop the puck on Friday evening, with a national title on the line. The line though, lies at the bottom of a swimming pool.[...] Province: Ontario Newspaper: Standard Freeholder Feed: The Cornwall Standard Freeholder's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:07:12

Letters to editor MAY24 Province: Ontario Newspaper: Standard Freeholder Feed: The Cornwall Standard Freeholder's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:07:11

Team approach to protect seniors from injuries due to falls CORNWALL -- The Eastern Ontario Health Unit is partnering to prop up a new strategy to protect seniors and disabled people from damaging falls. "It's an integrative approach," said Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, EOHU medical officer of health.[...] Province: Ontario Newspaper: Standard Freeholder Feed: The Cornwall Standard Freeholder's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-23 22:07:10

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