National Affairs
Shed no tears for Saddam Hussein
Claire Hoy
      S ometimes there is little you can do or say beyond just shaking your head. One of those times, alas, is now, the result of a flood of unbelievably pigheaded criticisms of the Iraqi government's decision to hang Saddam Hussein. To hear some tell it, you'd think that Iraq - cheered on by the dreade...
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Mark Pavilons
You are not a Jedi yet, my son!
      "I want to be grown-up so I can do anything I want," said the rambunctious, curlyhaired five-year-old, who's filled with as much optimism as curiosity. "You are not a Jedi yet, my son," said his father, perpetuating our Star Warsthemed holiday season. I can't take credit for Liam's interest in Dar...
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Ottawa Journal
MP Dufferin- Caledon Are you prepared for an emergency?
David Tilson
      We don't like to have to think about natural disasters, blackouts, blizzards, or floods. Unfortunately, these natural risks and hazards do happen across our country and we must be prepared in the event of their occurrence.
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