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Prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for Canadian terror suspect jailed in ... - Globe and Mail
The new request stems from Yoon's alleged connections to two other Canadians involved in a terror attack on an Algerian gas plant in January, said a judicial official, who insisted on anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to journalists.
May 15, 2013


Aviation heir remains silent after kidnapping charge in Bosma case - Globe and Mail
However, after Wayne died, the workers were laid off and neighbours spotted little activity at Millardair's new hangar, said the man, who did not want to be identified. One online listing shows the hangar was available for lease. However, Mr. Paradkar ...
May 14, 2013


Cleveland women return home; Ariel Castro faces kidnapping, rape charges - Globe and Mail
A law-enforcement source who is familiar with the investigation said that authorities had recovered more than 200 items from the house, including various types of bondage materials. The source insisted on anonymity because of the continuing investigation.
May 9, 2013


Thomas Bach reportedly set to announce candidacy for IOC presidency - Globe and Mail
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision has not yet been publicly disclosed. Rogge, a Belgian surgeon who succeeded Juan Antonio Samaranch in 2001, steps down as president on Sept. 10 after 12 years as head of the IOC.
May 8, 2013


$100-million casino fee for Toronto unlikely, sources say - Globe and Mail
... annual take from a casino. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has presented the Finance Ministry with several possible formulas for casino hosting fees, but the province has not decided which to use, government sources said on Friday.
May 4, 2013


Ottawa set to unveil sweeping changes to foreign workers program - Globe and Mail
... Canadians in the jobs first. A key reform, The Globe and Mail has learned from a government official speaking on background, will require employers to put plans in place to transition to domestic workers before permits to hire foreign workers are ...
April 29, 2013


New rules for foreign workers program to help Canadians compete - Globe and Mail
... Canadians in the jobs first. A key reform, The Globe and Mail has learned from a government official speaking on background, will require employers to put plans in place to transition to domestic workers before permits to hire foreign workers are ...
April 29, 2013


Ottawa set to unveil sweeping changes to foreign workers program - Globe and Mail
... Canadians in the jobs first. A key reform, The Globe and Mail has learned from a government official speaking on background, will require employers to put plans in place to transition to domestic workers before permits to hire foreign workers are ...
April 29, 2013


Canada-EU trade deal nearly done: top European official - Globe and Mail
A Canadian official speaking on background said there is an opportunity to reach a deal soon, partly because of pressure from the Americans. The Canadian official said the United States would like to see the EU prove that it can bring trade ...
April 24, 2013


Canada-EU trade deal nearly done: top European official - Globe and Mail
A Canadian official speaking on background said there is an opportunity to reach a deal soon, partly because of pressure from the Americans. The Canadian official said the United States would like to see the EU prove that it can bring trade ...
April 24, 2013


White House lawyer seen as leading pick for top SEC legal post - Globe and Mail
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - A White House attorney is a leading candidate to become the top lawyer for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to people familiar with the matter. Anne Small, a special assistant and associate counsel ...
April 22, 2013


Tories target Trudeau's stand on terror - Globe and Mail
And some of the Conservatives agitating for greater freedom aren't happy with the proposal. One MP speaking on background said they did not like Mr. Trudeau's idea of scheduling members' statements in alphabetical order, and would prefer the Commons ...
April 20, 2013


Tribunal dismisses case against TREB, but big players say online information ... - Globe and Mail
If the bureau does not appeal Tuesday's ruling, then a number of new entrants to the field will likely file a complaint to try to force its hand, said one source at an online home-searching site who did not want to be identified. Members of the ...
April 16, 2013


After Boston bombings, heart of city a massive crime scene - Globe and Mail
President Barack Obama was careful not to use the words “terror” or “terrorism” as he spoke at the White House on Monday after the deadly bombings, but an administration official said the bombings were being treated as an act of terrorism. “We will ...
April 16, 2013


Canada Goose seeks new investors: sources - Globe and Mail
Industry sources said the fast-growing Toronto-based company might consider an outright sale. But Canada Goose said it is, at most, seeking to sell a minority. “We're certainly exploring options to introduce additional equity into the company,” Canada ...
April 15, 2013


Trudeau promises new deal for middle class Canadians - Globe and Mail
Senior Liberals, speaking off the record, predict the new Liberal Leader will support it, and support also a proposed pipeline that would ship oil east from Alberta to the Atlantic. (Though the Liberals oppose the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline ...
April 15, 2013


Mystery surrounds China's decision to pull Django Unchained from theatres - Globe and Mail
A man who is on the official promotional team for the film but refused to give his name because of the perceived sensibility of the issue said there had been no prior warning about the suspension and that the film's midnight premiere was unaffected.
April 12, 2013


Talks progress on sale of Calik's ATV to Time Warner-sources - Globe and Mail
ISTANBUL, April 12 (Reuters) - Turkey's Calik Holding has made progress in talks to sell its ATV television unit to Time Warner Inc and a final decision could be made by the end of April, two sources close to the matter told Reuters on Friday. Dubai ...
April 12, 2013


Rio Tinto adds Australia copper mine to 'for sale' list: source - Globe and Mail
“I am not sure anyone is desperate to own these assets,” the source said, adding more operations could be added to the list unless sales are completed soon. The minority 20-per-cent stake in Northparkes is owned by Japan's Sumitomo Group.
April 4, 2013


Old classmate of two accused in Algeria plot became increasingly isolated ... - Globe and Mail
... over the next few years. She watched her former friend become increasingly isolated and religious. “My Facebook was flooded with posts about Islam … It was getting excessive so I just deleted him,” the young woman, who asked not to be identified ...
April 4, 2013


UPDATE 1-Fisker hires law firm to prepare for possible bankruptcy -source - Globe and Mail
NEW YORK/DETROIT, March 28 (Reuters) - Fisker Automotive, the green-car company that has not built a car since July, has hired law firm Kirkland & Ellis to advise it on a possible bankruptcy filing, a person close to the matter said on Thursday ...
March 28, 2013


Syrian government says mortars kill at least 4 in Damascus - Globe and Mail
Mortar rounds struck several areas of Damascus on Tuesday, killing at least four people, a government official said, while anti-regime activists said Syrian troops seized control of a neighbourhood in the central city of Homs that is considered a ...
March 26, 2013


Lurid details of Magnotta case a secret to all Canadians – except these people - Globe and Mail
“I just want to be here because I can,” said an 18-year-old Concordia University biology student, who declined to give his name because he didn't want people to know he was at the Magnotta hearing. He explained that he recently moved here from a Middle ...
March 22, 2013


This home could be yours for $100, and one persuasive essay - Globe and Mail
(The friend spoke to The Globe, but requested anonymity to keep entrants from contacting or putting pressure on her). And they are asking for the entry fees by certified cheque or money order, which leave a paper trail, to be deposited in a trust ...
March 22, 2013


Ontario couple to give away house in essay contest - Globe and Mail
(The friend spoke to The Globe, but requested anonymity to keep entrants from contacting or putting pressure on her). And they are asking for the entry fees by certified cheque or money order, which leave a paper trail, to be deposited in a trust ...
March 22, 2013


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