Tag archives for opportunity

25 Jul by admin in Canada

Fallen soldier’s parents visit Afghanistan

Fallen soldier’s parents visit Afghanistan
If she could, Carol Mitchell says, she'd thank each and every member of Parliament personally for giving her and her husband Bob the opportunity to go to Afghanistan.
1 Jul by admin in Canada

Swimming robot showcased at G20 Summit

Swimming robot showcased at G20 Summit
While protesters trashed downtown Toronto streets outside the security fence, and politicians met inside at the recent G20 Summit, Canadian scientists took the opportunity to showcase a Canadian first to visitors — the world's first and only swimming robot.
26 Jun by admin in Top Stories

Cambodian refugees thank Canada

Cambodian refugees thank Canada
Ottawa's Cambodian-Canadians are thanking the community for the opportunity to start over after they fled civil war and starvation in their home country decades ago.
19 Jun by admin in Canada

‘This is our duty now’

‘This is our duty now’
Canadians have a chance to give their country a rebirth following the damage done by Indian residential schools, and should “seize” the opportunity to leave behind “one of the most tragic episodes in our collective history,” Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean told a large outdoor crowd on Saturday at The Forks.
11 Apr by admin in Sports

Rangers and Flyers play one for the playoffs

Rangers and Flyers play one for the playoffs
The New York Rangers are relishing the opportunity to close out the regular season with a victory that will put them in the playoffs, while the Philadelphia Flyers are simply hoping to hang on to that spot.
1 Mar by admin in Canada

Feds urged to tackle domestic human rights issues

Feds urged to tackle domestic human rights issues
The federal government must seize the opportunity presented by being in the global spotlight this year to tackle domestic human rights issues, says Amnesty International Canada.
14 Jan by admin in Sports

Flying the flag of Olympic convenience

Flying the flag of Olympic convenience
What would you do if you were a Canadian playing professional hockey in Switzerland - that land of fine chocolate, four official languages, towering Alps and a pipsqueak of an Olympic hockey program? Given the opportunity, would you turn your back on the maple leaf for a chance to suit up for the not-so-mighty Swiss in Vancouver next month? Hnat Domenichelli would.
31 Dec by admin in Sports

Shannon scores shootout winner for Senators

Shannon scores shootout winner for Senators
Ryan Shannon scored the winning goal Thursday and John Tavares missed the opportunity to extend shootout in the Ottawa Senators' 3-2 victory over the visiting New York Islanders.
11 Dec by admin in Sports

Harden hopes to put injuries behind him

Harden hopes to put injuries behind him
Rich Harden looks forward to the opportunity to put his injury woes in the past and pitch 200 innings a season for the Texas Rangers.
18 Nov by admin in Consumer Life

Live like a hamster for $150 a night

Live like a hamster for $150 a night
A French apartment is giving people the opportunity to live like a hamster in a specially designed rental home that features a running wheel and a crate made of hay.