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Debates of Nov. 5th, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #95 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was information.
- Question Period
- Points of Order
- Copyright Modernization Act
- Tackling Auto Theft and Property Crime Act
- Parliamentary Debate
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Soprema and Teknika HBA
- Remembrance Day
- Cornwall Community Police Service
- Five Days in November
- National Railway Day
- Arts and Culture
- Diwali
- City of Moncton
- The Economy
- Child Care
- Remembrance Day
- Multiculturalism
- Canadian Forces
- National Defence
- Member for Calgary Centre-North
- Taxation
- National Defence
- Taxation
- Omar Khadr
- Office of the Prime Minister
- G8 and G20 Summits
- The Economy
- Harmonized Sales Tax
- Agriculture
- Status of Women
- Veterans Affairs
- G8 and G20 Summits
- Correctional Service Canada
- Public Safety
- Natural Resources
- Tourism Industry
- Correctional Service Canada
- Health
- Forestry Industry
- Presence in Gallery
- Points of Order
- Veterans Ombudsman
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Correctional Investigator
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- National Colorectal Cancer Month Act
- Canada Elections Act
- Former Canadian Forces Members Act
- National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Tackling Auto Theft and Property Crime Act
- Statistics Act
Cornwall Community Police Service
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Guy Lauzon Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, ON
Mr. Speaker, on October 28, I had the pleasure of joining Chief of Police Dan Parkinson and Georges Levere, President of the Cornwall Police Association, for a retirement and recognition evening of the Cornwall Community Police Service.
Retirees Christopher Burley, Lucien Brunet, Scott Hanton, Rick Carter, Pierre Lalonde and Dianne Connors were honoured for their many years of service with the Cornwall Community Police Service.
Sergeant Wayne Holland and Staff Sergeant Gary Derochie received exemplary service bars for 40 years of dedicated service to the community of Cornwall.
Elaine Moquin was honoured with the Cornwall Police Association Award.
Shawn White, Derek Duchesne, Ryan Campeau and Stephen Whitehorne were presented with awards of excellence for investigation.
These brave men and women along with 40 others received awards for the great service they provide to the residents of Cornwall.
On behalf of the residents of Cornwall, I wish to extend my appreciation to these individuals and police officers throughout Canada for making our communities safer and better places in which to live.
Five Days in November
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Anthony Rota Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to draw attention to a very special book launch in my riding. Entitled Five Days in November, this book by Robert Catsburg recounts a battle fought by Canadian soldiers in 1944 to liberate Welberg, a small town in the Netherlands.
Originally written in Dutch, the book has recently been translated into English by Ineke Hardy, thanks to the determination of Sandy O'Grady, a constituent whose father Major Keith Stirling fought and was captured in Holland during the war.
This book is more than simply an account of military history. It is a tale of Canadians fighting for the liberty of a faraway country and of civilians caught in the middle of a ferocious battle. With Remembrance Day fast approaching, Five Days in November is a fitting tribute to thousands of Canadian armed forces personnel who have sacrificed their lives serving our country.
On behalf of all hon. members, I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the publication of this very worthwhile book.
National Railway Day
Statements By Members
November 5th, 2010 / 11:05 a.m.
Dean Del Mastro Peterborough, ON
Mr. Speaker, author Pierre Berton always said the most pivotal day in Canadian history after July 1, 1867, was November 7, 1885. That is when the last spike was driven into the transcontinental main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, B.C., completing the world's first transcontinental railway under one management.
The importance of that date in the building of the Canadian nation has never been more eloquently summarized as on the plaque that marks the spot where the last spike was driven:
A nebulous dream was a reality; an iron ribbon crossed Canada from sea to sea. Often following the footsteps of early explorers, nearly 3,000 miles of steel rail pushed across vast prairies, cleft lofty mountain passes, twisted through canyons and bridged a thousand streams. Here on November 7, 1885, a plain iron spike welded East to West.
This Sunday marks the 125th anniversary of the last spike and I am proud the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages will recognize November 7 as National Railway Day. One hundred and twenty-five years ago an impossible dream became a reality, and a nation flourished and grew because it did.
Arts and Culture
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Luc Malo Verchères—Les Patriotes, QC
Mr. Speaker, 20 months ago, I moved a motion to reinstate funding for the PromArt and Trade Routes international touring programs. My colleague from Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert and I met with artists from all over Quebec who told us that these cuts would take a tremendous toll on culture and the economy.
Two years later, a study by the International Exchange for the Performing Arts has confirmed their fears. The elimination of these programs resulted in the cancellation of over 175 tours and the loss of $15.8 million in revenues. The cuts hit particularly hard in Quebec, where organizations received the largest portion of the funding that was eliminated. Every dollar cut resulted in the loss of about $6.30 in revenue.
The Conservative government is hurting Quebec's cultural industry. The government must act on Motion M-297, which was adopted on June 17, 2009, and invest once again in raising the international profile of Quebec and Canadian culture. That is what the Canadian Arts Coalition asked for yesterday on the Hill. The coalition also wants the government to increase the Canada Council's budget to $300 million.
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, today is Diwali, also known as Deepawali. It is also known as the Festival of Lights celebrated by all Hindus, Sikhs and others around the world.
On this day, people light their homes to symbolize the dawning of light over darkness. They mark Diwali with religious blessings, or pooja, and celebrate in a festive mood with the exchange of sweets. It is the dawn of a new year.
I am proud to say that, in 1998, I spearheaded the celebration of Diwali on Parliament Hill, which has today blossomed into a national Diwali celebration. Over the years since then, Canadians have joined prime ministers and members of Parliament, including you, Mr. Speaker, to celebrate this event on Parliament Hill.
This year, the 10th national Diwali celebration will be held on November 16 at the Government Conference Centre in Ottawa, starting at 6:30 p.m. I cordially extend an invitation to all my colleagues to join community members from Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal to celebrate Diwali.
Happy Diwali to all my colleagues.
City of Moncton
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Brian Murphy Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB
Mr. Speaker, on October 16, 2010, 600 people gathered in Moncton for a march for linguistic equality. Bilingualism in Moncton is an important issue for all Acadians, for whom Moncton serves as a vital urban centre that brings people together.
Congratulations to George LeBlanc, the mayor, and to Jean-Marie Nadeau and Marc Chouinard for inspiring the people of Moncton to mobilize for bilingualism. Moncton has the good fortune of being able to rely on two dynamic linguistic communities that both contribute to the growth and vitality of the region. We must support the development of these communities.
I am very proud that the people of Moncton decided to mobilize in support of their own development. While Moncton continues to make progress, the government has eliminated the census and continues to ignore minority communities and the principles on which this country was founded.
The Economy
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Sylvie Boucher Beauport—Limoilou, QC
Mr. Speaker, according to data released by Statistics Canada this morning, there was job growth in October. The unemployment rate is now at 7.9%.
Nearly 50,000 full-time jobs were created last month, which again shows that Canada's economic action plan is keeping us on course.
Nonetheless, global economic recovery remains fragile. That is why groups like the Canadian Chamber of Commerce are cautioning that the Liberals' plan to increase taxes is a disastrous idea that would stifle job creation and would not be the right way to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
Quebeckers and Canadians can count on our government to continue implementing our economic action plan.
Child Care
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Megan Leslie Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, child care is essential in supporting families and shaping a healthy childhood. I want to congratulate the Halifax YWCA, which announced it will be opening a licensed non-profit child care in Spryfield. Until it is built, there remains no licensed child care in this area, an area with one of the highest proportions of single parents in all of Canada.
This project is a result of true community spirit and action. While it will not open until 2012, there is already a waiting list. The demand is evident in every part of Canada, and the NDP has a solution to ensure fairness for all families.
Our plan includes passing the NDP's national child care act and establishing a network of high-quality, licensed, not-for-profit child care spaces in every community in Canada.
We know that the early years of life are the most crucial in a child's development, and many families need help providing this, especially in tough economic times.
We must make universal child care a priority and a reality. The time to act is now.
Remembrance Day
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Guy André Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
Mr. Speaker, every year Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to commemorate those who gave their lives in armed conflicts in the name of justice, freedom and peace.
The Bloc Québécois would like to commemorate in particular the members of the Régiment Royal Canadien-Français, the 22nd (French Canadian) Battalion, forerunner to the Royal 22e Régiment, which was established during the first world war and is still the only francophone regiment. Its members not only had to fight the enemy but they also had to work for recognition and respect from the other battalions. It earned 18 battle honours and roughly 4,000 to 6,000 members were injured or died at the front.
We should also have a very special thought for the soldiers who have fought and continue to fight in other conflicts, particularly all those presently deployed in Afghanistan.
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Rob Oliphant Don Valley West, ON
Mr. Speaker, last week, the member for Northumberland—Quinte West asked a loaded and biased question regarding my support for Imam Zijad Delic, executive director of the Canadian Islamic Congress, in an attempt to mislead the House and to divide Canadians.
Statements made six years ago by a former president of the CIC were deplorable and utterly unacceptable. They have been completely disavowed by Dr. Delic. Under his leadership, the CIC is dedicated to building bridges between Muslims and other Canadians.
The Conservatives are attempting to depict me as someone who supports hatred, terrorism and anti-Semitism. I find this reprehensible and obviously untrue.
For 25 years I have worked with Jewish Canadians in the eradication of anti-Semitism, the promotion of Israel and interfaith co-operation.
More recently, I have brought a similar energy to the integration of Muslims into Canadian society. I relish my relationships with people in both communities and hope that I may play a small role in bringing these two worlds closer together.
Canadian Forces
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Greg Kerr West Nova, NS
Mr. Speaker, today is the start of Veterans' Week. As we remember those who have travelled far and wide to fight for Canadian values, we also honour those who have protected those same values on Canadian soil.
Canadian Forces members continuously put their country first, and their record is exemplary. They sustain our national security by keeping watch against terrorist attacks and guarding international borders to maintain domestic stability.
They save lives during search and rescue missions in the raging seas off our coasts and everywhere in between. Their dedication and training are invaluable when natural disasters strike, at home and abroad.
Just recently, more than 1,000 Canadian Forces members rebuilt roads, bridges and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador after the devastation of Hurricane Igor.
Our Canadian Forces members do this to uphold our long-standing commitment to peace and freedom, one of Canada's defining qualities in the eyes of the world.
This Veterans' Week, we honour their legacy. This Veterans' Week, we remember and we thank them.
Canadian Forces
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Greg Rickford Kenora, ON
Mr. Speaker, next week Canadians across the country will mark Veterans' Week. As we remember our Canadian veterans, people like my grandpa, we also honour the members of the Canadian Forces who proudly wear the maple leaf on their uniform today.
Let us join Canadians from coast to coast to coast who support our men and women of the Canadian Forces. There are many places in the world that do not enjoy the peace and security we are accustomed to here in Canada. We honour those who selflessly face danger to bring peace and security to troubled areas such as Afghanistan. These men and women courageously put their lives on the line to protect the freedom and rights of others in need.
When the world calls, Canada answers. It is our proud tradition and it is a tradition that our service men and women continue to uphold.
This Veterans' Week we honour their legacy. This Veterans' Week, we remember.
National Defence
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, the government's wasteful incompetence was on glaring display again yesterday in the growing fiasco around Canada's eviction from Camp Mirage and in new testimony about the bungled Conservative deal for stealth fighter jets.
Getting kicked out of Camp Mirage was sheer stupidity. We have had that staging facility from the United Arab Emirates free of charge for nine years, but now we get the boot because these Conservatives could not manage commercial airline landing rights.
How can they justify that complete and utter waste of $300 million?
National Defence
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, it should not come as any surprise to the member for Wascana, or indeed any member of the House, that the government does not normally talk about operational matters involving the deployment of Canadian Forces abroad.
The government always makes decisions and makes arrangements for what is in the best interests of Canada and what is the best value for the taxpayer.
What the United Arab Emirates was offering was not of net benefit to Canada, and this government always stands up for Canada.
National Defence
Oral Questions
11:20 a.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, criticizing the government for bungling and waste is not an attack on Canada, it is a defence of Canada.
This country deserves better than these Keystone Kops: $300 million for a complete screw-up, and the burden is now downloaded onto the Canadian Forces, scrambling to move from Camp Mirage to who knows where; longer flights, bigger fuel bills and paying rent for an airfield that we used to get for free. That is $300 million just flushed down the toilet.
How do the Conservatives explain that to the veterans who will be demonstrating tomorrow because they cannot get a decent pension? What do the Conservatives say to them?


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Should the NHL worry about the "casual fan"?
Ryan Fancey
December 05 2012 11:11AM
It seems like every time a discussion starts up about the damage the NHL (as a whole) has done to itself during the lockout, both financially and in the public eye, it always comes down to the same statement.
"The die-hards will be back, but it's the casual fan leaving that should worry the NHL"
I've probably agreed with this in the past, or simply didn't think about it enough. But now I'm not so sure the NHL should bother worrying about the casual fan, at least not at this point.
With all the news surrounding the most recent talks between NHL players and owners, and the light at the end of the lockout tunnel emerging, it's quite possible that we're hearing about a start date to the season within the next couple weeks. So for the sake of this article, let's just say the league starts up again around Christmas.
For the "casual" fan, what's the big deal? Hockey started a couple months later than usual. It's provided just enough time to get sick of basketball.
And what exactly is a casual hockey fan? I have a really tough time determining.
I have friends who don't really follow the lockout negotiations, probably don't know a huge number of players' names, and even some who don't even have loyalties to a team. But these are the same friends who'll ask me "When is the lockout going to end? I'm dying for some Saturday night hockey and beers." Is this type of fan going to be so upset by the so-called "greed" of owners and players, that they turn their backs on watching NHL hockey? Doubtful.
On the other hand you have another casual fan, the falsely self-proclaimed "die-hard" who drapes themselves in team apparel, claims to be the biggest fan there ever was, and when you try to talk hockey with them you quickly realize this person doesn't know much about the game at all. You know a person like this, guaranteed. This is likely the same person who says they'll stop watching the NHL because of the lockout, but will obviously return because they don't want their title of super-fan to be swooped out from under them.
Under the assumption that a partial season does take place, I think the NHL has nothing to worry about in terms of fans. Things haven't soured to that point yet. Do you think the same people who protested in anger outside league offices a few months ago are going to stay away from tuning in to a big NHL match-up when they see it on the channel guide? Obviously not.
The league is aware of how much they can push fans without losing them, and knew they had a portion of the schedule they were willing to scratch from the outset. As Bob McKenzie mentioned last night on TSN, the main reason for optimism now regarding this CBA negotiation is that it's just simply time to get this thing done.
Craig Custance of ESPN took the point a little further;
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Everything in this negotiation seems to be perfectly calculated. There's a reason behind all of it. But I'm not sure if there's a reason the NHL should worry about losing the "casual" fan, and they probably never did.
I'm sorry, but this article is kinda ridiculous. The general worry about losing "casual fans" isn't about losing your casual hockey fan buddies in Toronto. The casual fans that people should be worried about losing are the ones in expansion team cities where hockey is struggling. Their familiarity with the game and their team is paper-thin and, if they lose that, they're not going to buy tickets or tune in. No one is worried about the billion dollar Leafs.
I don't think expansion franchises have much to worry about yet, actually with a late season start it will keep the underperforming teams in the playoff picture longer and may even help ticket sales, losing a whole season would hurt but look at the NBA last year they had one of their best seasons ever


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Fiji failed to reach the Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history on Day One in Wellington, where there was a handful of shock results.
Fiji failed to reach the Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history on Day One in Wellington, where there was a handful of shock results.
While hosts and defending champions New Zealand recovered from an early loss against England to reach the Cup quarter-finals, the second and third ranked sides in the HSBC Sevens World Series were both knocked out of the Cup on a fascinating opening day's play.
For the first time in the 14-year history of the series, Sevens giants Fiji failed to reach the Cup quarter-final stage and the second-ranked side France also missed out by losing a crucial match to Argentina.
At the end of a hyper-competitive pool stage, only Kenya, Samoa and Australia could boast 100 per cent records.
Both Scotland and England reached the Cup quarters for the first time this season to join South Africa, who only won one match but progressed on points difference at the expense of Wales and Canada.
Cup quarter-finals:
England v Scotland
Samoa v Argentina
Australia v New Zealand
Kenya v South Africa
Pool A (New Zealand, USA, England, Spain)
England reached their first Cup quarter-final of the 2012/13 season after two wins and a draw on day one of the Sevens.
In their first match Ben Ryan's side stunned the home fans in Wellington as a try to Dan Norton and a brilliant double to the returning Mat Turner saw England defeat the All Black Sevens 19-14.
The USA played out a 12-12 with England, before Tom Powell, Marcus Watson, Turner, and Sam Edgerley scored in a 28-5 defeat of Spain.
New Zealand hit back impressively following their opening defeat, beating Spain 36-5 including a try for Rocky Khan in his Series debut. Gordon Tietjens' side progressed to meet Australia on day two after coming from 5-0 behind to beat USA 17-5 in the final match of Day One.
Earlier, Spain came back from an early try to defeat the USA 10-5, with Marcus Poggi bagging a double.
Pool B (France, Argentina, Kenya, Tonga)
Kenya booked their place in the Cup quarters with a 17-10 defeat of Tonga, to remain unbeaten on Day One, and will be joined by runners-up Argentina following Los Pumas' 17-14 win against France thanks to a last-gasp penalty drop goal from Javier Rojas.
A double from Andrew Amonde helped Kenya to a 24-12 victory against Les Bleus in the opening match before Oscar Ouma and Ambaka made it two wins from two in a 12-0 win over Argentina for Mike Friday's side.
In Argentina's first match they came from 12-7 behind to beat Tonga, the only non-core side competing in Wellington, 19-12.
Julien Candelon scored his second double of the day, taking his try tally to four for the tournament, as France bounced back to beat Tonga 33-7, and they finished third heading into the Bowl competition on Day Two.
Can history repeat itself for Samoa?
Pool C (South Africa, Wales, Samoa, Canada)
Samoa were one of three sides to end day one with 100 per cent records as they beat Canada 26-12 thanks to two tries from Lio Lolo in their third and final match.
They will be joined by South Africa who had to rely on points differential to reach the Cup quarters, beating Wales 21-0 to ensure they progressed at the expense of Paul John's side.
Three second half tries gave Samoa a 19-10 victory against South Africa, who had led 10-0 at half time, with Alatasi Tupou, Patrick Faapale and Robert Lilomaiava all scoring for the 2012 Dubai champions, before they made it two wins from two against Wales, beating the reigning RWC Sevens champions 19-10.
In their opening match, Paul John's side beat Canada 26-17 thanks to two tries from Alex Webber and South Africa suffered a second defeat on day one at the hands of the North Americans. Sean Duke continued his good form by scoring twice in the 26-15 defeat of South Africa.
Pool D (Portugal, Fiji, Australia, Scotland)
Australia ended day one with a 100 per cent record thanks a 24-5 victory over Scotland what was a surprising Pool D decider. With the return of several key players from injury, Michael O'Connor's side opened their account with a 24-5 victory against Portugal. Lewis Holland was impressive throughout, and they went on to beat Fiji 21-12 in their second match.
Scotland caused the first major upset of day one by beating Fiji, who will now compete in their first ever Bowl quarter final, 14-12 thanks to tries from Michael Fedo and Andrew Turnbull. Stephen Gemmell, who returned to coach Scotland, guided his side to a second win on Day One, narrowly beating Portugal 19-17 to book their place in their first Cup quarter-final this season.
Fiji ended a disappointing day by beating Portugal a 24-7, with both sides progressing to the Bowl quarter-finals.
More updates to follow…
Live Results:
New Zealand 17-10 USA
South Africa 21-0 Wales
England 28-5 Spain
Australia 29-5 Scotland
France 14-17 Argentina
Samoa 26-12 Canada
Kenya 17-10 Tonga
England 12-12 USA
New Zealand 36-5 Spain
Fiji 12-21 Australia
Portugal 17-19 Scotland
Wales 12-19 Samoa
South Africa 15-26 Canada
Argentina 0-12 Kenya
France 33-7 Tonga
United States 5-10 Spain
New Zealand 14-19 England
Fiji 12-14 Scotland
Portugal 15-24 Australia
Wales 26-17 Canada
South Africa 10-19 Samoa
Argentina 21-12 Tonga
France 12-24 Kenya
With thanks to the IRB


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Palazzo Manfredi - Relais & Chateaux
Get an overview of this hotelHistoric 5-star Rome hotel overlooking Colosseum
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At the Colosseum
This 5-star Rome hotel's famed terrace overlooks the Colosseum, 250 meters opposite, and the Roman Forums beyond. Palazzo Montecitorio is 3 km (2 mi) away. Rome Ciampino Airport is 14 km (9 mi) away.
Rooftop restaurant
Palazzo Manfredi - Relais & Chateaux offers a rooftop restaurant where guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning, fine-dining menu, as well as cocktails and stunning views of Rome.
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Palazzo Manfredi - Relais & Chateaux stands on the site of Roman gladiators' barracks. Used as a TV and movie set, the hotel's large terrace overlooks the Colosseum, the Imperial Forum, and the Domus Aurea. The rooftop Aroma Restaurant and Lounge Bar serves a buffet breakfast each morning. The hotel offers Lamborghini rentals to guests aged 30 and over.
Guests can take advantage of in-room massages provided by local wellness centers, as well as personal trainers, and in-room use of a mini gym. For business travelers the hotel features 30 sq meters of meeting facilities and business services. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Valet parking (surcharge), porter service, and 24-hour concierge service are available. Multilingual staff can assist with limousine service and other transport needs.
For round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) guests must contact the property 72 hours prior arrival.
- Concierge services
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 15
- Number of floors - 4
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Wedding services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Express check-in
- Designated smoking areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- One meeting room
- Luggage storage
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Restaurant
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Conference space size (meters) - 30
- Year Built 2003
- Conference space size (feet) - 323
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Slippers
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Memory foam mattress
Where to Eat
Aroma Restaurant - Colosseum and city views from the hotel's famous rooftop terrace. Buffet breakfast each morning. American-style bar with wine, cocktails, and light fare.
Room service - Available limited hours.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70 per vehicle (one way)
- Valet parking fee: EUR 60.00 per day
Hotel Name
- Palazzo Manfredi
- Palazzo Manfredi Relais & Chateaux
- Palazzo Manfredi Relais Chateaux
- Palazzo Manfredi Relais Chateaux Hotel
- Palazzo Manfredi Relais Chateaux Hotel Rome
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- Palazzo Manfredi Relais & Chateaux Hotel Rome
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- Palazzo Manfredi Relais & Chateaux Rome
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport. Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Accommodations are situated at multiple addresses. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.


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Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge opens on 14 December. This is the first opportunity the Australian public have had to see a major retrospective exhibition devoted to French 19th-century artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in painting, drawing, posters and prints.
Book your tickets now for this Canberra only show.
A range of exhibition packages are available to enhance the experience:
Lautrec's Tea Salon: enjoy a Parisian high tea with French flavours after you view the exhibition. Exhibition viewing 1.30pm with tea from 3pm. Available every day.
Tickets + Lunch: view the exhibition and enjoy a 2 course lunch in the Sculpture Garden Restaurant from Wednesday to Sunday.
Premium early entry: view the exhibition with a limited number of visitors. Available on Saturdays and Sundays, doors open at 9am, prior to the public opening time at 10am.
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Gift Vouchers allow the receiver to choose when they want to attend, with merchandise gift vouchers also available.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 'The toilette (Combing her hair) [La toilette (Celle qui se peigne)]' 1891 The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Bequeathed by Frank Hindley Smith 1939
For those travelling to Canberra for the exhibition, Accor's Canberra hotels are offering packages valid from 14 December. For further information click here.
Keep up to date with events and programs associated with the exhibition by searching the twitter hashtag #TLOUSE or join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter.
(cover image) Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 'Tête-à-tête supper (In a private room – At the 'Rat Mort') (Portrait of Lucy Jourdan)' c.1899 The Samuel Courtauld Trust, The Courtauld Gallery, London
Materials, techniques & conservation
In the 21st century, surrounded as we are by billboards and advertising material, its hard to imagine the impact that the brightly-coloured lithographic posters of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec had when they were pasted-up on the walls of late 19th-century Paris. Toulouse-Lautrec produced a collection of posters that still dazzle today, as well as an enormous number of editioned prints, portfolios and book covers – many of which are held in the national art collection and will be on display in Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge
Lautrec's choice of paper was dictated by the printing method, stone lithography, which required a smooth, flat surface to achieve the brilliant blocks of even colour seen in his posters.
Because they were considered ephemeral, the paper commonly used for street posters was cheap and has a high wood-pulp content which darkens over time due to exposure to light. Some of the posters in the collection are starting to become slightly discoloured and brittle. It was common practice to line these thin papers onto a fabric backing and several of the works in the NGA collection have the original fabric backing intact. Although this is not a treatment employed in the NGA conservation laboratories now, it is relatively stable and will be left intact.
Surface cleaning with hake brushes and erasers to remove surface dirt and grime
(banner image) Andrea Wise, Senior Paper Conservator, inspects 'Divan Japonais' 1893
Inks & Pigments
The inks and pigments used in a work of art can determine potential conservation treatments and display requirements. One example found on a poster is traditional wet process vermilion pigment, which has been supplemented with a red dyestuff to make it much brighter, a common practice in the 19th century. The pigment is currently so bright because the works have been kept in portfolios out of the light; unfortunately it is likely to fade gradually on display.
Washing a lithographic print in water to remove discolouration and acidic degradation products
Minimal conservation treatments were necessary to stabilise the NGA's collection of Toulouse-Lautrec works and make them suitable for display. Old paper hinges and adhesive residue were removed; minor edge tears were repaired using wheat starch paste and thin Japanese tissue; and several prints had wet treatment to reduce staining. All were mounted in period-sympathetic mounts and frames.
New York State of Mind
On Wednesday night our members celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackson Pollock and Morris Louis – two of the world's most celebrated Abstract Expressionists. Members viewed the fantastic exhibition currently on display – Abstract Expressionism before a celebration in the Sculpture Garden restaurant complete with 1950's jazz, American styled food and a birthday cake each for Pollock and Louis.
Toulouse au Rouge – a children's Christmas performance
Why not bring the kiddies along to our annual Members children's Christmas performance on Saturday 8 December. Featuring dancers and performers Toulouse au Rouge pays homage to the style and music associated with the original Moulin Rouge. An exciting and engaging performance which portrays the chaotic era associated with Toulouse-Lautrec. Book online here or by phoning (02) 6240 6528.
Give the Gift of Membership this Christmas
If you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift – you've just found it. Membership of the National Gallery of Australia is a meaningful gift for any occasion, and is one that can be enjoyed all year round. Introduce your family and friends to a world of artistic wonder by giving the gift of membership. If you would like to purchase a gift membership you can do so online or by phoning the Membership office on (02) 6240 6528.
Morris Louis 'Dalet zayin' 1959 National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Purchased 1974
© 1959 Morris Louis
The Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge Family Activity Room has been designed to reflect the life of the café-concert and activity on the streets of Paris in the late 19th century. Celebrating the dynamism of contemporary life, café-concerts were new venues where people from all walks of life met, as well as at the famous dance hall the Moulin Rouge and the less well known cabaret Le Chat Noir [The Black Cat].
Exploring the illusion of one-point perspective, Renaissance Family Activity Room
Visitors to the Family Activity Room will move from the gaslit Parisian street to the theatrical interior of a café-concert. In Toulouse-Lautrec's time posters promoting the city's entertainments were pasted on the facades of buildings and on 'Morris' towers – round billboards that remain a characteristic of Paris' streets and boulevards. The Family Activity Room features these towers in order to display reproductions of some of the posters in the exhibition as they would have been seen during Toulouse-Lautrec's day. Many of these posters were designed to advertise the numerous café-concerts and other popular evening venues. It was particularly these designs which made Toulouse-Lautrec so famous. Inspired by these works and the room itself, visitors will also design and draw posters for display on the towers.
Le Chat Noir was famous for its elaborate shadow-theatre productions, often performed in a number of sets and accompanied by live music. A major element in the Family Activity Room is a shadow theatre based on the one at the Le Chat Noir. A backlit screen provides the 'stage' for silhouettes of characters from the exhibition, objects and scenery. Cut from black paper, children will be able to animate the silhouettes to become performers within a narrative.
Children construct a cardboard city within a landscape in the Renaissance Family Activity Room
Café-concerts and dance halls were democratic venues where it was possible to observe bohemian strollers, fashionable promenaders and others who made up the demi-monde. Performers also made these places famous and costumes based on works of art in the exhibition have been created to encourage visitors to engage with a variety of elements connected to a café-concert performance. A stage with floor-lighting will encourage visitors to explore the effects of light. Costumes inspired by those of the dancer Jane Avril and singer Aristide Bruant, amongst others, will provide visitors with the opportunity to perform and draw each other, lit from below, in a similar way to many of the people depicted by Toulouse-Lautrec.
The Family Activity Room demonstrates and celebrates the contemporary,
urban crowd and the diversity of life in Paris at the time when Toulouse-Lautrec lived and worked there, recording the places he went and the people who made an impact on him.
Family Activity Room supported by:
More photos of previous Family Activity Rooms are available on Flickr
On Sunday 28 October the Gallery held the annual Big Draw community event. Intergenerational and inclusive in its audience participation, the Big Draw provided 12 activities throughout the gallery spaces to encourage a range of approaches to drawing. Activities were focused on the NGA's permanent collection and the Abstract Expressionism exhibition, as well as activities in the cafés which focused on the upcoming Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge exhibition with models dressed in costumes based on late 19th-century Parisian can-can dancers. As part of the Gallery's Digital Art Education and Access Initiative a digital drawing project using iPads was an innovation and extension of the established Big Draw.
The activities in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander galleries combined drawing with a collaborative construction. Broad strips of coloured paper were cut, drawn on and then woven together to form a large aerial 'landscape' depicting hills, rivers and stars. Transforming paper into three dimensional sculptural forms was a theme repeated in an activity responding to a Japanese screen, where visitors were supplied with paper folded into a concertina form. The folds allowed for drawings that conveyed movement and differing perspectives when viewed from either side. In the Sculpture Gallery crushed paper was used to form faceted rock-shaped drawings to extend and explore Robert Smithson's work Rocks and mirror square II 1971.
A young visitor experiments with the iPad drawing app
The iPad drawing activity proved to be hugely popular with participants. The focus of this activity was the Gallery's distinctive architecture with the technology allowing new possibilities for collaboration. Visitors were encouraged to draw, save, then swap their drawing with a friend in order to extend the drawing. After printing images these were combined to create a large floor drawing. The iPad drawing app allowed visitors to explore various line types, adjust the scale of the drawing and then to print a copy for the collaborative floor drawing and to take a copy home.
Big Draw supported by:
For more photos of the Big Draw 2012 visit the Flickr album here
(banner image) Visitors collaborate in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander galleries
This festive season, consider a unique and lasting gift and donate to the National Gallery of Australia on behalf of your loved ones.
Help celebrate the opening of Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge by contributing to the annual Members Acquisition Fund in support of the purchase of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's lithograph Divan Japonais 1893. This striking and energetic poster will make a very welcome addition to the Gallery's existing collection of works by this great artist.
By donating to the National Gallery of Australia Foundation you will help us to advance the mission of the Gallery; to create a dynamic and comprehensive visual record of the art of Australia, our region and the world.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 'Divan Japonais' 1893 National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Members Acquisition Fund 2012-2013
You will be sent a tax-deductible receipt for your donation and a card to send to your gift recipient who will be acknowledged in Artonview magazine as supporting this important acquisition.
For all of you in the ACT, be one of the first to experience Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge at the NGA and enjoy breakfast with ACT ABC Local Radio breakfast presenter, Ross Solly from 666 ABC Canberra.
The exhibition opens to the public at 10am on Friday 14 December, however 20 selected 666 ABC Canberra listeners will be invited to attend a private tour of the exhibition at 7am, followed by a scrumptious full breakfast with Ross Solly and the 666 Breakfast program as they broadcast live from Gandal Hall at the Gallery.
No other Canberra locals will have the opportunity to take a private tour of Toulouse-Lautrec with its curator before the exhibition opens to the public.
This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition will be on display in Canberra only.
To enter, tell 666 ABC Canberra in 50 words or less, what is it you love about Parisian art and why before Friday 7 December.
For all the details, go to abc.net.au/canberra
Good luck!
And for our national artonline subscribers, we will be running our national ABC Radio promotion in 2013, stay tuned!
The Elaine and Jim Wolfensohn Gift: Red Case - Myths and Rituals and Yellow Case - Form, Space and Design | High Country Library Corporation, Mt Beauty VIC, 13 November – 5 December 2012
South Australia
The Elaine and Jim Wolfensohn Gift: 1888 Melbourne Cup | State Library of South Australia, Adelaide SA, 26 October – 18 December 2012
Sri Lanka 'Seated Ganesha' 9th–10th century National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Elaine and Jim Wolfensohn Gift: Education Lending Collection
The National Gallery has recently been awarded three grants from Visions of Australia and the Contemporary Touring Initiative which will assist us with the costs of developing and touring major exhibitions around Australia. Next year will be a busy one for travelling exhibitions, with some highlights listed below:
Stars of the Tokyo stage: Natori Shunsen's kabuki actor prints
Travelling to: Rockhampton Regional Art Gallery, Rockhampton QLD; Tamworth Regional Gallery, Tamworth NSW; Cowra Regional Art Gallery, Cowra NSW and in 2014 RMIT Gallery, RMIT University, Melbourne VIC
Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix
Travelling to: Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs NT in April 2013
unDisclosed: 2nd National Indigenous Art Triennial
Travelling to: Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, Adelaide SA; Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo NSW and in 2014 Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns QLD
The National Gallery of Australia and Rolfe Renault Canberra have teamed up to bring you the chance to go into the draw to win a Renault Megane during the Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge exhibition from 14 December 2012 – 2 April 2013.
The prize is one new 2013 Renault Megane Hatch worth $28, 880 including all on road costs.
Entry to the competition is open to anyone who purchases a ticket to the Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge over the age of 18 years. Only one entry per person is permitted.
Entry can be via Ticketek after purchasing a ticket or at the National Gallery of Australia – Temporary Exhibition Gallery from 14 December 2012 – 2 April 2013.
All entrants must agree to the Terms and Conditions of the competition to be eligible to win.


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Additionally, Shadow Elgyem has gained 1/2 purification points.
Dropping off Lv. 2 Mudkip and Lv. 1 Tepig.
Additionally, Shadow Elgyem has gained 1/2 purification points.
Dropping off Lv. 2 Mudkip and Lv. 1 Tepig.
Mercutio learned BubbleBeam!
Dropping off level 11 Abra and level 3 female Poliwag.
Dropping off my Level 50 Tentacruel and my Level 3 Shiny Unown B
Confirmed for Single Level pickup on Monday 18th February 2013.
allishinca: Lv.9 Chinchou and Lv.2 Shadow Slowpoke
Arc_Angel: Lv.3 Shiny Unown B and Lv.51 Tentacruel
CyberBlastoise: Lv.15 Qwilfish
Dark Searchman: Lv.8 Ekans♂ and Lv.8 Ekans♀
EpicSquirtle: Lv.3 Seedot
Food Guy: Lv.14 Shadow Ledyba and Lv.3 Bellsprout
gmoyes: Lv.9 Numel and Lv.5 Porygon
Hayward: Lv.20 Rotom and Lv.20 Pineco
John's Knight: Lv.62 Scizor and Lv.71 Crawdaunt
kaisap112: Lv.15 Purrloin and Lv.3 Gible
lilbluecorsola: Lv.92 Furret and Lv.92 Zigzagoon
MarbleZone: Lv.11 Bulbasaur and Lv.22 Magby
Meetan: Lv.28 Bagon and Lv.39 Pineco
Missingno. Master: Lv.13 Venipede and Lv.3 Weedle♂
Monster Guy: Lv.8 Horsea
myahoo: Lv.8 Swablu and Lv.2 Chinchou
Myrrh: Lv.2 Shiny Oddish and Lv.2 Cyndaquil
Son_of_Shadows: Lv.11 Abra and Lv.3 Poliwag♀
Thrain: Lv.10 Mesprit and Lv.5 Zuroa
uhhhhh: Lv.1 Tepig and Lv.2 Mudkip
Each of your Pokémon will have gained one level at the end of the week.
Confirmed for Double Level pickup on Monday 18th February 2013.
OkikuMew: Lv.7 Eevee and Lv.6 Aron
Each of your Pokémon will have gained two levels at the end of the week.
Please remember to pick up and drop off at the proper time.
Arc Angel: Tentacruel's level is actually 51 this week so it has been adjusted accordingly.
*Salazar grew to level 14!*
*Melittin grew to level 4!*
Dropping off level 14 Venipede and level 4 male Weedle for double levels with this Super Pass.
two levels over the past week. Including this level up, he is now level 5.
Picking up Lv. 2 Tepig and Lv. 5 Mudkip.
Dropping off Lv. 5 Mudkip and Lv. 1 Chimchar with this Supear Pass for two levels.
17 Deerling.
With this super pass
Picking up Lv. 10 Chinchou and Lv. 3 Shadow Slowpoke
Dropping off Lv. 10 Chinchou and Lv. 3 Shadow Slowpoke with Super Pass
Dropping off lv 10 Numel and lv 12 Horsea along with this super pass.
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Since my Eevee have reached 10 BPs that other time... Eevee Coin is evolving! Coin turned into an Umbreon! (and also learned Pursuit.)
*ahem* Anyways, dropping off again my Lv.8 Aron, and also my Lv.1 Girafarig. Oh yeah, and I got this sweet Super Pass for some nice double-leveling action again
Super Pass.
Level Up! Ekans♂ grew from Lv. 8 to Lv. 9!
New Move! Ekans♂ learned Bite!
Level Up! Ekans♀ grew from Lv. 8 to Lv. 9!
New Move! Ekans♀ learned Bite!
Dropoff: Lv. 9 Ekans♂ and Lv. 9 Ekans♀
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Canadian Teams Qualify at Beach Volleyball Grand Slam(Oct. 08, 2013) Three Canadian beach volleyball teams qualified for the main draw of the São Paulo Grand Slam on Tuesday in Brazil.
On the men's side, Grant O'Gorman (Scarborough, ON) and Sam Pedlow (Barrie, ON) beat the Austrian team of Dressler-Kunert (22-24, 22-24). Comox, British Columbia's Maverick Hatch and Christian Redmann of Oro Station, ON, also qualified after a 2-0 (21-9, 21-14)win over Del Coto and Bianchi of Argentina.
Josh Binstock and Sam Schachter, both of Richmond Hill, Ontario, fell to an Italian team 14-21, 17-21.
Canada also had one women's team entered today: it took three sets (21-16, 20-22, 15-12), but Jamie Broder of Victoria, BC, and Kristina Valjas of Toronto won over a Russian team (Moiseeva-Syrtseva) to move forward at this event.
This tournament in Brazil runs through to Sunday, and is the ninth of 10 grand slams. More information, including full results, on the 2013 FIVB Beach Volleyball season is available at FIVB.org.


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After years of looking like a yam stuffed in a tube sock, Mariah Carey has finally managed to look….dare I say it…..GOOD.
Here she is, without a HINT of shoulder pads, perms, or spandex to dirty up the waters, at the annual Capri Hollywood Film Festival. That dress is VERY old Hollywood, in fact, she reminds me of Rosemary Clooney in "White Christmas":
Now, of course, let's not let this go to our collective heads. I'm sure that this momentary lapse of bad fashion judgement is just that: momentary, and we will soon see Miss ButterFly Rainbow Pony back in her customary uniform of Tight and Tarty.
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Summer 7-on-7 scrimmages are a little like reality television shows with unscripted situations and events.
The touch football competition using quarterbacks, receivers, linebackers and defensive backs doesn't reflect the reality of a real football game, but the competitive venues help players to sharpen throws, refine passing routes and polish coverage techniques.
"This is where everybody gets to see their mistakes," said Chaparral quarterback Kyle Gallup. "What we take from here, we take back to school, work on it and fit it for August when practice starts. We can't have the mistakes we have out here when it comes to game time because there is no forgiveness then."
Chaparral and Mountain Vista were two of the 64 teams from all classifications that participated in the annual Denver Broncos 7-on-7 tournament June 19-22 at All-City Stadium and Dove Valley.
Both Continental League teams are seeking a starting quarterback for next season.
Gallup and Cole Lehman, both juniors, are the leading contenders to replace Chaparral quarterback Max Kuhns, who threw for 2,401 yards and 25 touchdowns with a .654 completion percentage last season.
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Gallup has more experience. He has logged 20 games on the junior varsity teams the past two seasons and was Kuhns' backup during the 2012 campaign. He played in five varsity games, completed five of nine passes for 109 yards and was the Wolverines' quarterback last summer in 7-on-7 games because of Kuhns' baseball commitments.
Lehman, 6-1, 170 pounds, has seen JV action.
"Max was a great quarterback and a guy we both looked up to," said Gallup. "I got to see last season how different the varsity is from JV and the speed change. I feel like I'm ready to play. We have battles going on for all positions and there is still a lot of learn before the season starts. This is just helping us along the way."
Gallup knows that success in 7-on-7 games doesn't translate to games once the high school season begins. In 7-on-7 competition, there are no big linemen or blitzing linebackers putting pressure on the quarterback, and receivers don't worry about holding onto the ball after absorbing a hard hit. The only stress is to get the pass off in four seconds or 4.5 seconds if it is a rollout pass.
"The pressure isn't the same," admitted Gallup. "The pressure on the quarterback and people that get the ball isn't the same. It's a lot calmer, you have time. It is really good for quarterbacks and receivers recognizing coverages, seeing how well you go against one-on-ones and how we throw the ball against a regular defense."
In five games in the Broncos tournament, Gallup threw 19 touchdowns passes and Lehman had eight scoring throws. Brandon Malone, Chaparral's premier basketball player who was a big-play receiver last season, averaging 18.1 yards per catch, hauled in many of those TD pitches.
Chaparral advanced to the 16-team single-elimination finals June 22 and beat Brighton before losing to Discovery Canyon when a potential Wolverines winning pass was dropped in the end zone with three seconds remaining.
"Both quarterbacks are going to be good," said Malone. "You can't doubt your quarterback.
Chaparral coach John Vogt likes what he has seen.
"We're about where we are every year," he said. "Two years ago Max was new. Last year Kyle did it all because Max was playing baseball in the summer. He has experience and he's going to be fine. Cole has had JV experience. He's been a late bloomer. He's one of those kids that is developing.
"We've had some receivers step up. Brandon Malone is what he is and the other kids have stepped up. Nolan Ellis, Mitch Ross and those guys have been good. The kids know what to do and they make plays. There have been a lot of good guys come before them, so that is kind of the expectation. That's a program deal."
Mountain Vista quarterback Ryan Rubley, who passed for 1,681 yards last season, has graduated and will continue playing at the University of Tulsa, so the Golden Eagles are looking for the next starting quarterback with senior Josh York and junior Brock Rubley, Ryan's brother, battling for the job.
York, 6-1, 195, was Ryan Rubley's backup in 2012 but didn't throw a pass in varsity action.
"Seven-on-7 is a great option," said Mountain Vista coach Ric Cash. "It's not real football, necessarily, but it is a situation where we are getting the reps, you can work on timing and other things. Even though it's not what you would call real football, it is a great opportunity for us to get some work done. You get to see a lot of different situations and scenarios.
"Josh and Brock are going to battle it out all summer and in the preseason. We can't make any decisions based on 7-on-7."
Whoever is selected as the starting quarterback will have some support returning with Rocco Palumbo, an all-league receiver who caught 43 passes last season, and running back Tanner Smith, who averaged 127.3 yards a game rushing.
"Having Rocco back helps," said Cash. "He needs to be patient as the quarterbacks learn the ropes. It also helps to have Tanner Smith coming back. It helps to have an all-league running back to lighten the load on the quarterbacks."


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Post Game: The End, Mercifully, Is Nigh
April 25 2013 10:49PM
The best and worst thing you can say about the Flames 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues tonight is that there is only one game left. As tried and true die hard hockey fans, we're conditioned to always want to see more hockey, and more hockey from the teams whose colours we bleed, but this season has been such a calamity for your Calgary Flames that giving it a nice viking funeral seems like the only way to truly end it.
But we had to all find the muster to get through tonight first. You know who didn't do this? The Flames. In the meaningless allegory of playing for pride that the month of April has been, the Flaming C has been good enough to steal games from teams with playoff aspirations, or just barely succumb to the depth of defeat despite putting in an effort prominent enough that it should have resulted in a win.
Neither of these things happened tonight, as the Flames, or, to be more specific, the Half Flames/Heat party time duo, coasted from start to finish in this one, as the Blues, and the nine fans they had in attendance, easily sidestepped the Flames en route to a first round playoff matchup against probably Los Angeles.
Flames Got The Blues
Well, for the longest time, things didn't happen. This game seemed destined to move forward without a pace for an eternity (which, if you're scoring at home, is not a thing that is possible). The Flames outshot St. Loo 8-5 in the first frame, but almost literally nothing happened.
Kris Russell and Mike Cammalleri got into a scrap, but one of them must have been naked for the first 45 seconds of it, because it didn't make it's way onto the Sportsnet camera until the tail end. Excellent work from the Flames' local broadcast team, who aired their final presentation of Flames games for this season, and spent a good chunk of time thanking each other for the wonderful jobs they did this season, which, well okay, I guess, I think that's open for discussion.
The highlight of the game might have been the interview with Flames GM Jay Feaster by (my favourite) Roger Millions during the first intermission, where Feaster spoke like a lawyer throughout (due diligence when it comes to trading or not trading one of the three first round picks, having to speak to everyone before making a decision on Roman Cervenka, the Flames' unique position of having cap space but owners willing to spend, etc, etc). Not much to be made of anything here, as obviously Feaster isn't going to show his cards here, but Rog, in typical Millioney fashion, got to Feaster when he made a joke about the Flames being in an Oil Change.
I truly believe Jay Feaster hates the Edmonton Oilers, and that's one of the few things that endears him to me.
Anyway, he's still the guy who guaranteed a playoff spot last year and said in ten years Mark Jankowski would be the best player from his draft year, so I try not to get too wistful about the man who has helped guide this team he's charged with building to one of the worst in franchise history.
Then the second period happen, and offensive powerhouse Ryan Reaves took over. Full disclosure, I missed his first goal, because the New York Jets were drafting their first round selection on another channel, and that's my team, so I wanted to see how that shook down.
It went okay, if you were wondering.
When I flipped back, the score was 1-0 and Cammalleri was skating to the penalty box, so I guess things went sour there for a bit.
Shortly after, Sven took advantage of some defensive miscues and buried a shot past a sprawling Brian Elliot into a wide open net to tie the game, which is awesome, and Sven is on a 7 game point streak to close the season out. Really encouraging to see. He and Backlund are (hopefully) going to be linemates for a long time in the coming seasons, and that's going to be just delightful.
Then the Blues scored a bunch of newly signed goaltender Joey MacDonald, and that's not surprising, and we all started holding our beers just a little bit tighter as our ever heavier heads wallowed that much closer to the surface of the bar. It hides our tears.
Ryan Reaves scored his second of the game and punched Tim Jackman more than Tim Jackman countered with, so all in all it was a pretty good night for that guy. I doubt that's a thing that happens very often.
The Flames were marginally outshot in this one, 20-19, and aside from the goals, I can remember maybe 6 total between both teams, so that should just about be an indicator of how exciting this one was to watch. There was one shift in the third when the Flames, down 2 and killing a penalty, had maybe their most dominant stretch of controlled play all season, and it was on the PENALTY KILL, and Roman Horak should have had a shortie hat trick. Which is only two goals, but hey...I'm saying he should have scored two goals on that kill. So close. Why you gotta have toes, Brian Elliot?
No one attacked Jay Bouwmeester. No one else was surprised.
Kipper looked sad on the bench whenever they showed him. So do we all.
The Red Warrior
I'm going with whatever the opposite of whatever it is Paul Byron is. I don't know if the Flames have that player, but they have three first round picks, they should draft one that fits that mould.
Safe to say I'm not exactly a Paul Byron fan. In his ten minutes of ice time, he put the care and effort into his game that I did into this post game report, which if you'll notice, is both hackneyed and slight.
He drew a penalty in the second that led to an Alex Steen power play strike that essentially put it away early for the Flames, and everyone else just put their head down and ran out the clock, like a game of Heads Up Seven Up that is destined to never end. I'm still not sure it ever did.
Sven Baertschi is great though, so he's my serious answer. Was one of the few really noticeable forwards all night, along with Backlund, and Cammalleri to an extent, though sometimes not for the right reasons. Our Swiss wunderkin is on a 7 game point streak, and I hope he keeps it forever, because I love that dude.
Sven forever.
Why The Flames Lost
Paul Byron.
I suppose just average goaltending, an ability to set up for quality shots in the offensive zone, a mediocre breakout, and, I don't know, trumpet playing ghosts with attitude also aided in the L on this night.
The team is pretty checked out, even all the kids vying for ice time and a slot next season. Everyone realized this game was essentially meaningless for both teams. Sure, the Blues can enhance their chances of a better postseason opening draw, while the Flames can set their sights on trying to win the Draft Lottery (which we can all agree, the Oilers are going to be all over that thing), but there was nothing REAL to be competing for today. The season is about to slip out, and the hockey sticks are going to make way for a new oversized driver and decent hybrid iron, and you can understand why the Flames didn't have their hearts into this one.
Made for a superb game aesthetically.
Next Up
The Flames close up shop against the Hawks tomorrow, in an equally meaningless game standings wise, and everyone's mildly relieved to see Calgary get euthanized after it's all over. This is my last post game report for this season, and I'd like to thank everyone at Flames Nation for giving me a place to soapbox this season, and thanks to all you Citizens out there who put up with it tirelessly and kept the complaints to a minimum.
The Playoffs are starting and draft day will be here in the ban of a Shanahan hammer, so keep your heads up high. There's still a chance to not ruin this against all odds somehow!
Thanks for the great work Book! Enjoy your summer!
Backlund, Baertschi and Brodie are not only my favourite players on this team, and have been dating back a few seasons, obviously not Sven, but they are our best players and are 3 pieces of our core going forward.
I know I'm captain obvious but I just feel a lot better about this team with these 3 already in the mix and 3 first rounders makes me feel even better.
Red Warrior: T.J. The Tireless!!
This game was so dull (especially in the 1st) that even the organist was noticeably begging for something--anything--to happen. I distinctly remember the organist played the Jeopardy theme at some point. Awesome.
April 26 2013, 01:22AM
Thanks for the great work Book! Enjoy your summer!
I second that.
On the bright side, it should be an interesting off season for the Flames. We have lots of draft picks, trades, free agent signing's, and lots and lots of Feaster bluster to listen to. Book, thanks for all of the hard work this year!
April 26 2013, 08:36AM
I wonder if Brodie will get a Team Canada invite for World Championships?
April 26 2013, 09:09AM
I thought Cundari showed some promise.
I thought Cundari showed some promise.
Yeah me too... not so much that he should be getting top 4 minutes (which he is) or Playing alongside Brodie (which he is) but I would not be surprised or unhappy if he were our #6/#7 d-man next year (Him and Breen share those spots?). Speaking of D-men we need to pick up another one in the offseason... I don't want to see Cory Sarich being run out there in our top 4 all year long. Maybe go out and get a Ference, Gonchar, Zidlicky, or even Regehr on a short-term (1 year) deal, I'd make me feel better about the D at any rate.
But yeah, Paul Byron is not good, he has just one above average tool (speed) everything else is just not up to NHL level. That's fine for a club playing out the last few meaningless games of a lost season but he should be dropped by the Flames.
April 26 2013, 09:51AM
Yeah Byron's not a prospect at this point. He's an AHLer.


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Katherine Biggs, Education Manager, Digital Learning Programmes, British Museum
As the doors open on the new exhibition Ancient lives, new discoveries, the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC) has launched its own Egyptian season to complement the exhibition's technological focus. The launch could not have been better timed, with the fantastic news this week that the British Museum and Samsung have been awarded an Arts & Business Award for their long-term partnership through the SDDC.
Talk like an Egyptian – 24 May 2014
The SDDC's Egyptian season features a series of activities for families and teenagers throughout the exhibition run, and showcases some of the innovative ways in which technology can be used to engage young audiences with the Museum. The first event of the season, Talk like an Egyptian, launched on 24 May, and encouraged children as young as five to put themselves in the shoes of different Egyptian characters from the collection. They then used computer software, microphones and their imagination to bring them to life.
This week, a completely different activity launches as part of the Marvellous Mummies half term event for families. Families will borrow mobile phones to collect the different objects needed to furnish an Egyptian tomb. Exploring the galleries, children will scan QR codes to understand ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. Mobile technology continues to be hugely popular with visitors, and for this reason we will also be running our augmented reality trail Passport to the afterlife.
As the summer dawns, so will new activities. In June we will be launching Exploring ancient mummies, a drop-in session for families based in the Samsung Centre where children can use different digital technology to find out more about the Museum's mummies. Expect digital microscopes, video footage and exciting exploration through our interactive surface table. The activity includes some fascinating case studies from the Conservation and Scientific Research team, which never fail to amaze our young audiences.
The most eagerly anticipated event of the season is our 3D printing weekend. As I write, the printers are in and the filament warming up. Inspired by the exhibition's beautifully reconstructed 3D amulets, we will be asking children to recreate a choice of three amulets using computer aided design technology: an eye of Horus, a heart scarab or a djed pillar. They will be able to decide on their chosen amulet after handling examples from the collection and discovering the different spells associated with each. The amulets will then be printed in the Great Court, where visitors can also learn about 3D printing and how it is used within different parts of the Museum. To complement this activity, children will then be able to design their own amulet, and ascribe them special powers. These amulets will be brought to life using 3Doodler pens, which create 3D shapes from plastic filament as you draw.
A second day of 3D activities is aimed at our 13-18 audience. Working with a professional 3D artist, participants will animate an Egyptian river scene, using techniques and computer aided design software commonly used by the games industry. They will also have the chance to 3D-print their models. This event was fully booked shortly after it went online, with many adults disappointed that they are too old to join in. 3D printing continues to wow and stimulate thought, and we hope that next weekend will do both.
So that the grown-ups don't feel left out, we will be opening the SDDC doors as part of the BM/PM Curse of the Mummy event when the Centre will play host to a pop-up Egyptian photo booth using green screen technology, Photoshop and of course props to transport visitors to ancient Egypt. This led us to think that a similar activity for families would be brilliant using a series of five different photo booths with different technology and collection pieces in each one. Hopefully the exhibition will extend its run so that we have even more time to try out new ideas!
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre is sponsored by Samsung
Ancient lives, new discoveries is at the British Museum until 30 November 2014.
The exhibition is sponsored by Julius Baer. Technology partner: Samsung
Filed under: Ancient lives: new discoveries, Samsung Digital Discovery Centre, 3D printing, Ancient Egypt and Sudan, British Museum, digital learning, mummies, Samsung Digital Discovery Centre


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Equally capable as a daily trainer or as a race day PR-hunting weapon, the Mizuno Wave Ronin 5 is a cushioned take on a lightweight, go-fast shoe.
The fifth iteration of Mizuno's neutral, lightweight performer brings in a new upper that ushers in an improved on-the-foot feel for increased running comfort. A stretchy mesh wraps around the overlay-free toebox, providing a snug, socklike fit that holds the foot securely in place without feeling constrictive.
Fans of previous versions of the Ronin will be pleased to find a midsole/outsole combination largely unchanged in this update. The AP+ midsole feels more protective than most shoes in this category, and though the ride is on the firmer side, the Ronin 5 offers rebound and a responsive toe-off that lends itself well to faster-paced running.
Though the Ronin 5 makes a great racing option, don't think of it as a shoe to keep in your closet until the big day arrives. We found it to offer a formidable range of versatility; it's light enough to race in, yet carries enough cushioning to keep up through longer training miles. Runners seeking a truly lightweight trainer may even enjoy the Ronin 5 for everyday use. No matter the application, the Ronin 5 is a shoe that will easily slot into the rotation of many runners.
"I'm a big fan of the new upper; the open mesh provides a confortable fit without losing out on the security you want in a performance shoe."
"The Ronin 5 is definitely a firmer shoe, but I was surprised at the amount of rebound during toe-off. It gives the shoe a lively and bouncy feel."
"The firmer cushioning will make this shoe a half marathon racing flat for most, though I can see efficient runners taking it up to the marathon distance."


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Cream of mushroom or chicken soup can be used instead of the cream of celery.
To quickly thaw frozen vegetables, rinse them under cold, running water. All frozen veggies should be thawed before using them in a slow cooker recipe.
One cup of uncooked wild rice cooked in three cups of water yields 4 cups of cooked rice. It can take up to an hour to cook wild rice on the stove.


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this wiki
- "Great for shootings."
- ―GTA IV Website
Bohan is one of the four boroughs in the Grand Theft Auto IV version of Liberty City. It's the smallest major island in GTA IV, only containing 7 of the city's 65 individual neighborhoods with only four accessible businesses, with an estimated population of 1,000,000, the lowest population of the 4 boroughs in Liberty City. Its real-life prototype is The Bronx, New York City. Bohan is located in the north-east of Liberty City, and is unlocked from the beginning of Grand Theft Auto IV. However, the Bohan safehouse's use in the GTA IV storyline doesn't begin until after the mission 'Roman's Sorrow'. The borough might be first featured during Shadow or Final Destination.
According to the in-game Public Broadcasting documentary, Bohan is a Dutch word meaning "Dutch word" (Although this is untrue. The real Dutch word for "Dutch word" is "Nederlands woord"). Most Bohan avenues are named after major prisons, with Alcatraz Avenue, Rykers Avenue, Sing Sing Avenue, San Quentin Avenue, and Guantanamo Ave being five examples, while others are named after breakdancing moves, such as Worm Street, Spin Street, Applejack Street and Valdez Avenue. South Bohan is also advertised in the game as the birthplace of hip-hop.
Bohan's financial state is poor and it is the most deprived of the four boroughs in Liberty City, mainly consisting of run-down housing projects, pockets of small time businesses and stores, abandoned buildings and decrepit warehouses. South Bohan and Fortside are the best examples of this type of location. Whilst there is often evidence of gentrification in other deprived districts across Liberty City, there is very little evidence of it in these neighborhoods with the exception of Northern Gardens. More often than not, Bohan statistically outperforms the other boroughs in crime rate. This is especially alarming when considering that it is also the smallest borough - meaning that the crime would naturally affect more people. Bohan is also home to two different street gangs - the Spanish Lords and the Albanian Mob, as well as one of the five major mafia families in the Commission - the Lupisella Family (though the Lupisella are not physically seen on the streets).
South Bohan and Fortside are large residential areas within southern Bohan , and are very impoverished and full of crime. They primarily consist of apartment complexes, some small-time stores/businesses and abandoned/boarded-up buildings. South Bohan also contains one of the largest housing projects in Liberty City, and the largest in Bohan. There is a strong gang presence in these neighborhoods, with a high level of gang violence in these two districts, with South Bohan and Fortside being Spanish Lords' primary turf.
Chase Point and Bohan Industrial generally consist of abandoned warehouses and archaic docking facilities, serving as Bohan's declining industrial districts. Prostitution is very common in these districts, far more so than anywhere else in Liberty City. Street prostitutes can be found congregating on many street corners during the nighttime. Also, at night, muggers and street thugs will roam freely. Luis Lopez warns Arnaud, after he is mugged, that things can often get rough, and he shouldn't wander around alone.
The police rarely give a concern for any of the crime in Bohan, more prominently than anywhere else, noted when Niko Bellic is able to enter a warehouse and kill a gang of drug dealers, all without any police trouble for Manny Escuela, who was making a documentary about the crime and corruption of the borough. Manny's camera man comments after Niko kills the gang: "More senseless death, and the police aren't even here yet...".
Northern Gardens is a less deprived working-class area which primarily consists of housing projects, a busy road to the north, and a beach in its northern limits, but still is home to many homeless people that thrive on its resources. It provides Bohan's policing and medical services. The major function of the neighborhood is its housing of the Northern Gardens Projects, one of the largest housing projects in all of Liberty City. While Northern Gardens is still considered to be "the hood", the projects' main complex shows signs of gentrification with the presence of small convenience shops and comparatively modern housing facilities. The police station is directly connected to Northern Gardens Projects by means of a short staircase, presumably to allow for an improved police presence and more effective response to crime.
Boulevard is Bohan's largest and busiest district in terms of traffic. Boulevard primarily consist of a large busy boulevard running through along with various overpasses. Boulevard also contains considerable parkland and a beach in its northern limits. Boulevard is mostly non-residential with the exception of a few low-rise apartments on the boulevard edge. The areas to the south of the district are more urban in character and is focused around the Grand Boulevard thoroughfare. Boulevard has a much lower crime rate compared to the rest of Bohan primarily because it contains few housing areas.
Little Bay is in the far east of Bohan and is the borough's smallest locale. It contains low-rise apartment housing but is very run-down and deprived. Little Bay is also the territory of the Albanian Mob, whom cause much of the crime in the area.
The population of Bohan are mainly of Latin American origin; this population trend is particularly concentrated around Puerto Rican South Bohan and Dominican Fortside. Other ethnic enclaves include the predominant African-American demographic of Northern Gardens and an Albanian presence in Little Bay.
Subway Stations
- East Borough Bridge: connects to Charge Island to the southwest of Bohan
- Dukes Bay Bridge: connects to Steinway, Dukes to the southeast of Bohan
- Northwood Heights Bridge: connects to Northwood, Algonquin to the west of Bohan
- The Northern Expressway: the main expressway that connects the Northwood Heights Bridge and the Dukes Bay Bridge
Public Services
Police Departments
- Northern Gardens Police Station on Leavenworth Ave.
- Fortside Police Station on Applejack St.
- Bohan Medical and Dental Center on Leavenworth Ave.
Fire Departments
- Northern Gardens Fire Department on Caterpillar St.
Two high schools from Bohan are seen on Hornyhighschoolreunions.com
- Bohan Leadership Academy
- Fort Side High School
- In Boulevard, on Lompoc Avenue; in the northern basketball court, beside the bleachers
- In the Industrial District, on Leavenworth Avenue; under the 24-7 Supermarket sign near the Bohan Hospital stairs
- In the Industrial District, on Lomac Avenue; in the southwest corner of the warehouse from Hostile Negotiation
- In Little Bay, on Sing Song Avenue; on the makeup table in the dressing room at the end of the stage in The Triangle Club
- In Northern Gardens, on Coxsack Avenue; in a dirt lot on top of a wall near the stoop
- In South Bohan, on Attica Avenue; in an office in the Sprunk warehouse.
- In Chase Point, on Folsom Way; in the corner of the top floor of the unfinished building
- In Fortside, on Grand Boulevard.; on the pier
- In Fortside, on Folsom Way; behind a green storage unit, behind the ARS building
Notable Residents
- Mallorie Bardas
- Niko Bellic
- Roman Bellic
- Manny Escuela (formerly)
- Tyrone Hancock
- Mark Lupisella
- Vincent Lupisella
- Tony McTony (formerly)
- Sonny Honorato (formerly)
- Carmen Ortiz
- Moe Schwartz
- Jay Hamilton (formerly)
- Elizabeta Torres (formerly)
- Marta (formerly)
- Andreas
- Willy Valerio
- The Triangle Club: a strip club on the eastern side of Bohan on Coxsack Ave.
- S&M Auto Sales: Stevie's garage in Chase Point where you deliver all 30 vehicles to his garage for money.
- Burger Shot:
- one in the Fortside district on San Quentin Avenue
- one near the docks in the Bohan Industrial district on Lompoc Avenue
- Boulevard (Concourse)
- Chase Point (Hunts Point)
- Fortside (Fordham and Bronx Hub)
- Bohan Industrial (Soundview, Port Morris)
- Little Bay (Pelham Bay, Throgs Neck)
- Northern Gardens (Co-op City)
- South Bohan (South Bronx)
- Near the safehouse there is a mural of a deceased resident of Bohan that appears to mimic the mural of the late Bronx rapper Big Pun.
- It's possible Bohan was originally going to be called "the Bronx" like its real-life counterpart. The counterpart's name can be seen in the image.
- Even though Bohan is its own borough, the stats count it as a part of Dukes and Broker.
- Bohan and Dukes are the only two boroughs that do not have an internet cafe.
- Bohan is surprisingly small to have multiple Burger Shots, with the much larger Alderney, Broker, and Dukes having only one.
- There is a nearby unfinished bridge that the player can perform Speed with a bus and grenade.
- It is revealed in Grand Theft Auto V that by 2013, there is now a zoo somewhere in Bohan. The three "masturbating monkeys" which won Fame or Shame originated from the said zoo, as evidenced from the in-game website.


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Ottawa Acts on Allergen Labeling
This article was published in the Fall 2008 issue of Allergic Living. The regulations as of January 2011 still haven't become law despite the former Health Minister Tony Clement's promise.
Long-awaited legislation that requires manufacturers to clearly list any of 10 priority allergens on food packages will soon be a reality.
"This clearly affects literally millions of Canadians in one way or another," Health Minister Tony Clement said in an interview with Allergic Living. "Either people suffering from allergies or celiac disease, or parents who are trying to do the best for their kids who have these kinds of issues."
Clement announced the new labeling regulations in July 2008, shortly after a campaign in which almost 4,000 people e-mailed a letter, posted at Allergicliving.com, to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The letter urged the government to champion the proposed new rules, noting their importance in the lives of millions of Canadians, and reminding that they had been ready but stalled since 2006.
While Clement didn't expressly comment on the letter campaign, he did take the time in his address to "thank the moms and dads who have been pushing for this improvement."
When the law takes effect, companies will be required to list priority allergens in plain language on packaging, and the components of ingredients will have to be specified if they are priority allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, eggs, milk, soybeans, crustaceans, shellfish, fish, wheat and gluten sources. Sulphites will need to be listed when more than 10 parts per million of a product.
While it could be up to 18 months before the regulations are in place – there is a process for public comment until late October, followed by an implementation period – Clement made an appeal to the food industry to begin working on the changes immediately.
He also told Allergic Living that he is committed to putting these rules into force. "I wanted to make sure we had money in the budget so the Canadian Food Inspection Agency had the money to inspect and enforce these labeling requirements. That was the final piece of the puzzle. I knew once I got that commitment then I could make an announcement, and it would be a serious announcement."
Food allergy and celiac disease groups and the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI) have lobbied for this legislation for years. Until now, labels listing scientific names, generic terms such as "spice" and "natural flavour," and allergens hidden in ingredient components could make shopping perilous for those with allergies and celiac disease.
While the allergy community is applauding Clement's actions, there has been some criticism that the finished regulations don't address the "may contain" statements on many food labels. Anaphylaxis Canada said it will "continue to work with Health Canada and other stakeholders to address these and other food labeling issues."
From the Fall 2008 issue of Allergic Living magazine.
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– Read about the new regs. at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's site.
– View the discussion about the letter-writing campaign in our Talking Allergies forum here.