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Children’s summer camps targeted in China

(Source: ChinaAid) Authorities in China recently raided two church-organized summer camps for children. Two house churches in Jiangxi province jointly held a church summer camp for elementary school students between June 2 and 7. On June 6, officers and officials from the police station, the public security bureau, the religious affairs bureau, and some primary and secondary school principals converged on the classroom, recording the names of everyone present and confiscating a computer and projector. Three teachers were taken for questioning on the grounds that non-local residents are not allowed to come and evangelize, and officials stressed that children may not become religious believers. They ordered the church to stop hosting classes and said since the church was not registered it was not legal. As a result of international pressure, authorities have since returned the confiscated property and the church has been able to resume meeting normally.

Prominent physician and surgeon Dr. Robert McMurtry calls for wind turbine moratorium

Dr. Bob McMurtry, a prominent member of the Canadian health establishment, joins the victims of industrial wind turbines (IWT’s) in their call for Health Canada to turn over their future wind turbine noise study to Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). While the study is being conducted, they demand an immediate moratorium on all pending and proposed IWT projects.

Please Help Eva Get on the Children’s Transplant List Before Her 21st Birthday!

Eva is one cool young lady. She is only twenty years old. She is smart and loves to play with little kids. Eva enjoys video games, reading, computer programming, and turning everyday life into a song. Eva has hopes and dreams for the future just like every young person. Several years ago, however, Eva was diagnosed with lupus.

Project Veritas: Legislators, Union Bosses Seek Funding for Digging Holes and Filling Them Back In

2013 Subaru Forester: Compact Size, Nimble Handling, Superior Comfort

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 Subaru Forester. While the Forester continues to be available in a wide range of trim levels including the Forester 2.5X, 2.5X Convenience Package (and 2.5X Convenience Package with PZEV option), 2.5X Touring Package, 2.5X Limited Package and the top-of-the-line turbocharged 2.5XT Limited, the 2013 Forester enters the new model year with thoughtful enhancements for greater style, convenience and safety throughout its lineup.

Select New Features

New for 2013, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity is now standard on all models, allowing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. All models also now gain a MediaHub, allowing quick and easy connection to iPod or USB files.

2013 Subaru Outback: Redesigned Styling, More Powerful and Efficient Under the Skin

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 Subaru Outback. With more modifications than a typical model year change, the 2013 Subaru Outback has undergone an extensive facelift with revised styling, chassis enhancements to improve ride quality, new amenities and audio capabilities as well as the new EyeSight Driver Assist system. As the adventure-ready SUV alternative, the Subaru Outback provides crisp car-like handling with the versatility of an SUV. Standard Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive distinguishes Outback from crossover competitors, which generally offer all-wheel-drive at an additional cost. Plus its 220 mm of ground clearance is higher than even many large SUVs and crossovers, while still maintaining a low step-in height.

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5 Family-Friendly Activities in the Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Florida Area

Allegiant’s new flight to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers out of Niagara Falls, NY has opened a new and sunny region of budget-friendly travel for families in the Greater Toronto Area. Niagara Falls International Airport is just minutes from the U.S./Canadian border.

Muslims attack villages in Nigeria’s Plateau State

(Sources: VOM sources, Christian Solidarity Worldwide) More than 10 villages outside the city in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, were attacked on July 7, leaving dozens of people dead. Hundreds of Fulani Muslims, many of them wearing military camouflage and bulletproof vests, invaded the villages in the early morning, killing at least 25 people. Several were hospitalized while over a hundred were displaced and sought shelter at churches.

Baird’s trip to China coincides with 13th year of persecution

Ottawa – As Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird visits China during the 13th anniversary marking the start of the violent state-sanctioned repression of Falun Gong, the Falun Dafa Association of Canada joined by the Hon. David Kilgour, former Secretary of State (Asia–Pacific), and Mr. Lizhi He, torture survivor and former prisoner of conscience, held a press conference on Parliament Hill earlier today. The message was clear--to urge Minister Baird to seek end to the Chinese regime’s atrocities against Falun Gong. Mr. He’s brother, Lizhong He, is one of the eight Canadian family members imprisoned in China now and is currently serving a 3-year jail term.

Subaru Impreza named Vincentric 2012 Best Fleet Value in Canada

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce that the 5-door 2012 Subaru Impreza has earned top honours in the first annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada awards.

Immediate Moratorium Needed on Wind Turbines

QUEEN’S PARK – PC Energy Critic and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli today called for an immediate moratorium of further wind power development in Ontario in light of a study announced by Health Canada.

Toronto Housing Starts Stabilize in June

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - The number of housing starts for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area was trending at 48,000 units in June, according to preliminary housing starts data released today by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)(1) total starts data. The standalone monthly SAAR was 42,000 units, up marginally from 41,400 units in May.

Fresh Cherries Get Sweet & Savory

Make the Most of Cherries While You Can Glossy red cherries may be everywhere right now, but in a few short weeks, they'll be gone until next summer. Make the most of them while you can. In our recipe slideshow, you'll find sweet and savory recipes for fresh cherries, in every course, including drinks. Pepper-Crusted Duck Breasts with Cherry-Port Sauce Fresh Cherry Relish and Goat Cheese Crostini Fresh Cherry Margarita

Executive Order—Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functio

EXECUTIVE ORDER: ASSIGNMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Madeleine McCann Found?

"I found Madeleine McCann's grave," says South African real estate developer Stephen Birch. Using a ground penetrating radar device to x-ray the ground, Birch believes he has located the remains of the missing girl.

Subaru Canada: Another month of stellar sales

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to report a new sales record for the month of June as 2,576 units were sold this month, up 3.7 percent over the same month last year. Year-to-date sales have also been on the rise with results up 3.7 percent over the same period in 2011.

Two church buildings bombed in Kenya

On July 1, several militants launched simultaneous attacks on two churches in Garissa, Kenya -- a provincial capital about 120 miles west of the Somalia border. Suspicion for the attacks immediately fell upon al-Shabab, a Somalia-based militant group that western governments say has links to al-Qaida. However, at last report authorities have not officially named any suspects.

DIFICID™ (fidaxomicin), a first-in-class antibiotic

TORONTO, - Optimer Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. announced today the approval of DIFICID (fidaxomicin) by Health Canada for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in patients 18 years of age and older. DIFICID was approved in Canada on a priority basis recognizing the critical need for new options to treat this disease and is the first new treatment for CDI in over 20 years.

Volkswagen Canada Reports All-Time Best June Results

AJAX, ON, - Volkswagen Canada celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and is pleased to report June sales of 5,500 cars and light trucks. This was the company's best-ever result for the month, and betters the previous mark; set just last year, by 10%. Volkswagen's 135 Dealers have delivered 28,862 new vehicles through the first half of the year, 7% above last year's record pace.