Foreign Affairs paid $2M for study on threats to embassies

Foreign Affairs paid $2M for study on threats to embassies

The Foreign Affairs Department paid almost $2 million to an international security firm for a sweeping intelligence study of potential threats to Canada’s foreign embassies. The assessment would have undoubtedly informed the Harper government’s decision to close its embassy in Tehran last week. The contract was awarded earlier this year to Control Risks Group, a […]

Hall of Fame selection a 'great moment', says Lara

Hall of Fame selection a 'great moment', says Lara

Story Created: Sep 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM ECT Story Updated: Sep 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM ECT l COLOMBO West Indies batting great Brian Lara says it is a “humbling experience” to be selected for induction into the cricket hall of fame alongside some of the world’s greatest cricketers. Lara, who retired from international […]

Beetham youth pick up cameras, drop guns

Beetham youth pick up cameras, drop guns

By Jensen LaVende Story Created: Sep 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM ECT Story Updated: Sep 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM ECT FOR 15 weeks, young men in Beetham Gardens were involved in shoot-outs, but instead of a firearm, the youths had cameras in hand and their targets were anything within their sight. The youngsters, between […]

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