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Being a family man
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British Prime Minister's David Cameron's decision to spend a couple of weeks with his newborn daughter is big news -- and that shows just how antediluvian attitudes about fatherhood still are, particularly in political life.
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Expert advice
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There are few political issues as emotionally fraught as whether governments should pay for experimental medical treatments, and this is especially true with multiple sclerosis, not least because Canada has such a high incidence of the disease.
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Human investments
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If you can boost an economy with bricks, can you do the same with books? New research on the benefits of full-day kindergarten in Ontario answers that question with a yes, and offers a good reason to take a broader view of economic development in general.
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Beer brews business
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All across North America, small rural areas and big cities alike are re-inventing themselves in the face of changing economics and opportunities.
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Islamic connections
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Ottawa police chief Vern White is a smart man, but even smart people can say things that sound plain foolish.
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New urban philosophy
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There was a time when Ottawa was considered a haven for cyclists. The city, with the help of the National Capital Commission and vast tracts of green space, has an impressive -- if incomplete -- series of recreational pathways that offer a rambling tour of the region's prettiest sites.
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Missing Alfie
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When a wise company leader is approaching retirement age, and even before that, he will work hard to cultivate, mentor and train a team of people with the hope that one of them could eventually assume the top job. Good succession planning is key to a strong organization.
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False arrests
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The mass arrests at the G20 protests in Toronto look no less excessive in hindsight. Indeed, as more charges are dropped, it becomes ever more clear that hundreds of people were arrested with absolutely no cause.
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