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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Ray Scott, Algoma-Manitoulin

7 December, 2020

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Ray Scott is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Algoma-Manitoulin riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, […]

National Hockey League news: March 1, 2008

7 December, 2020

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Saturday, March 1, 2008 There were 7 games played in the National Hockey League on February 29, 2008. Contents 1 Game summaries 1.1 Washington Capitals @ New Jersey Devils 1.2 Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres 1.3 Minnesota Wild @ Florida Panthers 1.4 San Jose Sharks @ Detroit Red Wings 1.5 Toronto Maple Leafs @ Tampa […]

Canada’s Scarborough East (Ward 43) city council candidates speak

7 December, 2020

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This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Saturday, November 4, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Scarborough East (Ward 43). One candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for […]

Bat for Lashes plays the Bowery Ballroom: an Interview with Natasha Khan

7 December, 2020

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Friday, September 28, 2007 Bat for Lashes is the doppelgänger band ego of one of the leading millennial lights in British music, Natasha Khan. Caroline Weeks, Abi Fry and Lizzy Carey comprise the aurora borealis that backs this haunting, shimmering zither and glockenspiel peacock, and the only complaint coming from the audience at the Bowery […]

Pittsburgh playwrights pen furry musical, invite Anthrocon attendees to observe reading

7 December, 2020

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Friday, July 6, 2007 When Pittsburgh lyricist Bill Medica and musician JC Carter saw the influx of furries for the first Anthrocon in their city, they were mystified. But as they observed Anthrocon 2006, their thoughts on furries changed. “They’re not afraid to be themselves,” said Carter. “When they left, the magic left.” “They were […]

An account of the Esperanza Fire from an animal rescuer

7 December, 2020

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This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. Saturday, December 2, 2006 As families fled their homes in the early morning hours on Thursday October 26, there was no warning. The Esperanza Fire […]

Sweden’s Crown Princess marries long-time boyfriend

7 December, 2020

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Monday, June 21, 2010 Sweden’s first royal wedding since 1976 took place Saturday when Crown Princess Victoria, 32, married her long-time boyfriend and former personal trainer, Daniel Westling, 36. The ceremony took place at Stockholm Cathedral. Over 1,200 guests, including many rulers, politicians, royals and other dignitaries from across the world, attended the wedding, which […]

Wikinews interviews Jim Babka, chair of Libertarian organization Downsize DC

7 December, 2020

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Thursday, April 3, 2008 A reporter from Wikinews recently interviewed Jim Babka, chair of Libertarian organization Downsize DC. The organization claims to have arranged for 22,158 people to send a message regarding the “American Freedom Agenda Act” proposed by Ron Paul, in addition to supporting many other laws. The full text of the interview can […]

Wikinews interviews Jim Babka, chair of Libertarian organization Downsize DC

7 December, 2020

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Nigeria’s cabinet dissolved by acting president

7 December, 2020

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Thursday, March 18, 2010 Nigeria’s acting president, Goodluck Jonathan, has announced the dissolution of the country’s cabinet. In a statement after a cabinet meeting, Nigeria’s information minister, Dora Akunyili, said that “the acting president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, dissolved the Federal Executive Council [cabinet].” In the same statement, Akunyili said that […]