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Italy

World Cup: Tribute to those going home. Qualifiers must show their mettle.

Landon Donovan scores in the 91st minute against Algeria. A deserved result for the US but the sad result was the elimination of tiny Slovenia whose mere qualification for the World Cup was almost a m
David SmithJun 26th, 2010

Paraguay tops Slovakia, New Zealand draws with Italy, Brazil dominates Cote d'Ivoire, and the French team walks out on practice

More turmoil in the French camp Before the day started there was more controversy in the French camp. This time it came from captain Patrice Evra who insisted there was a traitor inside the French...
Sammy RowanJun 20th, 2010

FIFA World Cup day 10 preview

 The Slovaks are coming off a very disapointing draw against New Zealand. Slovakia had played very poorly and arguably deserved to lose against New Zealand. Slovakia will need at least a point...
Sammy RowanJun 19th, 2010

Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks with other world leaders

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke today with the leaders of Indonesia, India, Germany and Italy to discuss the upcoming G-8 and G-20 Summits.
Press ReleaseJun 14th, 2010

World Cup Day 4 Preview

Samuel Eto'o should lead Cameroon to a third good start for an African team. Will Italy have a slow start against Paraguay?
David SmithJun 13th, 2010

World Cup Overview: Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, Slovakia

Italy will get out of the group, but Cannavero is unlikely to hoist the cup again
David SmithJun 9th, 2010

Legendary characters everywhere: Russell Crowe as Robin Hood, Trotsky in Montreal and Juliet in Verona

Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott. Together again, with Robin Hood. Have they got another Gladiator? (Read more)
Volkmar RichterMay 14th, 2010

Choosing wines on a student budget

For under thirty dollars, you can purchase wines from Greece to Portugal, Chile to South Africa, Argentina to the Okanagan.  Wine, even on a student budget, can be delicious. One of my favorite...
Elliot FaberMay 3rd, 2010

Vancouverites Can Enjoy Flavours of Southern Italy During the Olympics

A stylish showroom of mannequins and artwork under bright lights in a swanky tower block is the first introduction visitors to the City will get to the traditions and tastes of southern Italy....
Fram DinshawFeb 26th, 2010

Fazioli Pianos located at Showcase Pianos on Broadway

It's a boat... it's a plane! It makes music?
John TannerNov 28th, 2009