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Archive for May 25th, 2009

142% of earthquake victims apply for aid

May 25th, 2009 | 3 Comments

Government aid to victims of the 6 April earthquake that hit L’Aquila, Italy, has been held up by a small problem. The city and surrounding area have 70,000 registered residents, but 100,000 people have applied for a grant. The local authority’s chief executive, Massimiliano Cordeschi, has noted an “incongruity” in the total numbers of residents [...]

Iggy just visited Nova Scotia

May 25th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Federal Grit leader Michael Ignatieff just visited Nova Scotia and, based on the Halifax Chronicle-Herald report, he had nothing substantive to say. What do you expect from the man of whom Rick Mercer said, “Does he have any opinions on anything? I haven’t heard them.” Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says Rodney MacDonald and his [...]