GeneralMichaëlle Jean’s snowball fightGovernor General Michaëlle Jean held a special ceremony on the grounds of Rideau Hall to unveil the Olympic torch to be used for...
CanadaOn Martin’s exit tapes and the GG’s snowball fightPLUS: Why silent auctions make Michael Ignatieff nervous
OttawaJust like being thereReport #1 from the press gallery pool reporter. U.S. President Barack Obama and Govenor General Michaelle Jean met for a private...
OttawaA little colour from Centre BlockA half dozen reporters are sorting out what two questions the President will be asked at the press conference
UncategorizedMore evidence Canada is back on the world stageWatching Obama deplaning on CNN: CNN announcer describes President Obama arriving in Ottawa where he is "greeted by...
OttawaConsolation prizeStephen Harper, Michael Ignatieff and Michaelle Jean will have their respective time with the American president tomorrow. As for...
OttawaOopsThe Governor General versus geography . "So where is Vancouver?" Ms. Jean asked warmly, before children shouted out answers. "Of...
GeneralMPs in kiltsOn the evening of the Throne Speech, Speaker Peter Milliken held his annual Robbie Burns dinner. Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett and...
OttawaThey’re big fansDuring debate this afternoon, Peter MacKay, Josee Verner, Jay Hill and Laurie Hawn all appeared to pass their copies of the Throne...
OttawaThe Commons: The mild voice of consensusWith the Throne Speech through, MPs returned to the House to lounge about before business began. Speaker Peter Milliken fiddled...