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The Tea Party Express VIII – Winning For America Tour finished it’s sixth day. It has been a great start to the tour having held several rallies in Florida, Georgia and covering the state of North Carolina. The number of first time attendees at a Tea Party rally were surprising. When talking to folks we were told they are coming out to show support and get informed. They are trying to find out if the liberal media is lying to them about the demise of the Tea Party. We assure them that “Yes, the media is lying! The Tea Party is alive and well.”

50 Days Left to Defeat Barack Obama, Please Help LifeNews

You hear it almost every election: this is the most important election in decades and it could monumentally change the future of our country.

Pet jerky treat death toll: 360 dogs, 1 cat, FDA says

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Obama-backed UN “Human Rights” Council Facilitates US-bashing Meet

This article by Anne Bayefsky appears today on PJ Media. While the calamitous consequences of President Obama’s foreign policy are being played out on the Arab street, the Obama-backed UN Human Rights Council is fueling the hatred behind such violence. Today in Geneva during its current session, the Council advertised and facilitated a “parallel” event designed to condemn American troops for human rights atrocities.

Update: Iranian pastor released from prison

(Source: Middle East Concern) Youcef Nadarkhani, an Iranian pastor who was found guilty of apostasy and sentenced to death in 2010, has been released from prison (for more on these charges, click here).

Cat saves owner’s life

ORLANDO, Fla. - They say cats have nine lives, but in the case of Buddy, he gave his owner a second chance at life.

Subaru Canada: Winners of the Car Guide’s 2013 Best Buys

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. is delighted to announce that two of its 2013 models took home accolades today in the Car Guide's annual Best Buys announcement and presentation. The 2013 Subaru BRZ was named Best New Car of the Year, while the 2013 Subaru Outback edged out 16 other contenders to take home the honour in the Crossovers under $50,000 category.

Toronto Housing Starts Rise in August

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - Housing starts for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area were trending at 54,600 units in August according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)(1) of total starts data. The standalone monthly SAAR was 64,500 units, up from 51,700 units in July.

Landowners Seek to Return Conservation Authorities’ Powers to Their Original Mandate

There is a debate at Ottawa City Hall as to whether the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) delayed repairs to a sewer pipe on highway 174. As we understand it, city staff applied in February to do the needed lining repair work on the pipe in question between April 16 and July 31 of this year. This suggests some urgency that the work be done sooner rather than later. RVCA replied to the city that no in-water work could occur between March 15 and July 1 of any given year.

All I see is Hope - One woman’s story of overcoming the odds

OTTAWA, - Twenty years ago Maureen Smith's optimism and hopeful outlook was starting to wane. Her body was deteriorating and everyday activities were a struggle. A rare hormonal disorder continued to wreak havoc on her body - as it had since she was born.

Mining industry payments to Canadian governments reached $9 billion in 2011: Report

OTTAWA, - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) today released its annual report on mining industry payments to Canadian provincial and federal governments. The report, prepared by ENTRANS Policy Research Group, found payments reached an estimated $9 billion last year in aggregate mining taxes and royalties, corporate income taxes and personal income taxes.

Contact Wearers Beware of Eyeball-Eating Amoeba

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New Subaru BRZ earns top award from IIHS

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. today announced that the brand new 2013 Subaru BRZ has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) top award for good performance in its moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations. This distinction has helped Subaru pick up six awards in total, enabling the automaker to become the only one earning a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK for every model it builds. The 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK awards will be released in December of this year.

Unconstitutional Restrictions Placed Upon Child Evangelism Fellowship

Cashmere, WA - Liberty Counsel is demanding that the Chelan County Fair retract its unfair and discriminating restriction on a religious group.

Mining Association of Canada Remains Bullish on Metal Outlook

VANCOUVER, B.C, - Canada's mining industry is on the right path to continued prosperity despite current market volatility, says the Mining Association of Canada (MAC).

Canada Closes Embassy in Iran, Expels Iranian Diplomats from Canada

September 7, 2012 – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement:

Update: Pakistani Christian girl remains imprisoned; accuser charged with blasphemy

(Source: Christian Solidarity Worldwide) Rimsha Masih, a Christian Pakistani teenager who was accused of desecrating the Qur'an, has been in prison for two and a half weeks. After several delays, the high profile blasphemy case is now scheduled for September 7. Rimsha is believed to have Down's Syndrome and is deemed to be 14 years old (for more information, click here).

Many DNC Delegates Revolt Against Vote To Recognize Jerusalem As Israeli Capital In Platform

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Subaru Canada: Best August Ever

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is delighted to announce record August results as sales climbed to 2,680 units, up 43.9 percent over the same month last year. Subaru Canada is well on its way to setting a new milestone in company history - making 2012 its best year yet - as year-to-date third-quarter sales results ascended by 33.4 percent versus the same period last year, elevating year-to-date sales by 9.9 percent.