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Canada’s water supply abundant and quality improving since 1970s

VANCOUVER, BC — Canada has an abundance of fresh water and its quality has greatly improved since the 1970s, concludes a new report from the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

Harry Reid ‘13 should take advice from Harry Reid ‘05

Sioux City, IA – In 2005, then Minority Leader Senator Harry Reid said: “For 200 years, we’ve had the right to extended debate. It’s within the vision of the Founding Fathers...They established a government so that no one person – and no single party – could have total control.” Fast forward to today; Majority Leader Harry Reid is trying to change the rules in order to circumvent the rights of the minority as envisioned by our Founders.

BELARUS: Praying in Homeless Shelter a Crime

Source: Forum18 A young Catholic layman, who turned his home into a shelter for homeless people with a prayer room, is being accused of leading an unregistered religious organization. Aleksei Shchedrov, who says he has helped about 100 local people since December 2011, is being investigated on criminal charges under Article 193-1. As a result, he now faces a maximum possible sentence of two years' imprisonment. (To learn of other cases of persecution, go to the Belarus Country Report.)

Small businesses (84%) oppose Metrolinx plan to fight traffic gridlock with higher taxes: Survey

Toronto, - The push by Metrolinx for higher taxes and fees to pay for its “Big Move” plan is getting big thumbs down from small businesses, according to a survey of 1,300 business owners conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Military Coup in Egypt

At least 51 killed in Egypt, Islamists call for uprising

Reuters At least 51 people were killed on Monday when demonstrators enraged by the military overthrow of Egypt's elected Islamist president said the army opened fire during morning prayers outside the Cairo barracks where Mohamed Mursi is believed held.

U.S. Urges Muslim Brotherhood to Re-Engage in Egypt's Political Process

Wall Street Journal Outreach Aimed at Helping Reduce Tensions in Cairo, Return Civilian Rule

City of Toronto update on flooding impacts

TORONTO, - The City of Toronto has experienced significant impacts as a result of this evening's intense rainfall and subsequent power outage. Rainfall amounts over 90 mm have been reported in parts of the Greater Toronto Area so far. As of 10:45 p.m. Environment Canada advises that all weather warnings across the GTA have been ended. Toronto Hydro has reported that approximately 300,000 people are without power in Toronto.

New ‘scent machine’ can help diagnose patients with bladder cancer

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Discover History and Heritage in Florida

The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg is inviting guests to connect with their roots through a History and Heritage package starting at $279* a night. Guests who book the History and Heritage package now through Dec. 31, 2013 experience a rich and storied past with luxury bay front accommodations, Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker Software including a one-month membership, a complimentary history tour for two, a copy of Views from the Vinoy - a book on the history of Vinoy and St. Petersburg and a $50 dinning credit at the resort's award-winning restaurant Marchand's.

Man Dies From Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Seawater Gets Into Open Wound

CBS Houston

Warning over ‘epidemic’ of skin allergies from chemical in cosmetics and household products

London Telegraph

A message to Obama & Americans

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Ted Cruz’s Cuban Father Compares Obama To Castro

Toronto home prices up but rising mortgage rates could spell trouble: economists

EGYPT: Political Protests of Disgruntled Citizens

Sources: BBC, International Christian Concern, Assist News Millions of Egyptians have been protesting on the streets of Tahrir Square in Egypt, demanding that Islamist President Mohammed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood government step down. They are angered over his increasingly clear Islamist agenda and economic mismanagement. Morsi had warned that he would use the military against the crowds to restore order if he was threatened. However, the military turned against Morsi on July 3rd, suspending the constitution and removing Morsi from power. The military leadership is promising new elections soon.

Jubilation in Egyptian TV Studios following Morsi’s ouster

Carney taking Canadian approach to Bank of England in first act as governor

Winnipeg Free Press

Toronto home prices keep climbing

Financial Post

Cold, Wet Hands

June sales cap positive first half auto sales for 2013

TORONTO – June auto sales of 171,608 units capped a strong first half of 2013 in which sales of light duty vehicles were up 2.2% (883,667 units) while sales for the month of June were up marginally by 1.3% compared to a year ago. Following on sales increases of 9% in April and 5% in May, the June numbers contributed to a strong spring selling seasons. At the current pace, 2013 has an opportunity to represent one of the best years ever for light duty vehicle sales in Canada, and is tracking with reach of the record 1.73 million units sold in 2002.

New Tick-Borne Illness Could Be Worse Than Lyme Disease

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