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The Two Autism Faces of Greg Thompson (Facing Autism in New Brunswick)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:18:00 GMT

When it comes to federal financing of autism treatment for Canadians with autism Conservative MP Greg Thompson, Southwest, New Brunswick has presented two decidedly different faces. FACE # 1 - Opposition MP Greg Thompson House of Commons, Hansard, Wed. Sept. 28, 2005. Statement by Members Autism Mr. Greg Thompson (New Brunswick Southwest, CPC): Mr. Speaker,...

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Veterans Affairs Canada: Government of Canada to Support Veterans' Participation in Quebec City's 400th Anniversary Parade (Market Wire - Government: National)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:48:00 GMT

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) Veterans from Quebec will participate in a parade celebrating Quebec City's 400th anniversary with support from the Government of Canada.

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Extra security at Canada's war memorial (News: Moldova.org: Politics)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:07:00 GMT

Canada's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa had extra security Tuesday as throngs convened to Parliament Hill for the country's 141st birthday.There will be a full barricade around the monument, Veterans Affairs spokeswoman Janice Summerby, told CTV News. We generally don't like to prevent people from having access to the tomb, from being able to touch it, but once it gets to...

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Veterans Affairs Canada: Minister Issues Statement on the Occasion of Beaumont-Hamel Anniversary (Market Wire)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:42:00 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement to mark the 92nd anniversary of Beaumont-Hamel:

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Government of Canada and Government of New Brunswick: Governments Take Action for Cleaner Air: Air Quality Alert System Launched in Saint John and Southern New Brunswick (Market Wire - Government)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:30:00 GMT

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK (MARKET WIRE) Veteran's Affairs Minister Greg Thompson and New Brunswick Health Minister Michael Murphy today announced that the world's first Air Quality Health Index is now available to residents of Saint John, New Brunswick.

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National Aboriginal Veterans Monument Receives Federal Support (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:03:27 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- 06/21/08 -- The Government of Canada will help fund work on the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, which honours fallen Aboriginal servicemen and women. The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, is..

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National Ceremony Marks the 55th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:15:30 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- 06/15/08 -- The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs and His Excellency Soo Dong Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, laid wreaths today at the National War Memorial to mark the 55th anniversary of the Kore..

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Veterans Affairs Canada: Interpretive Guides to Inform Visitors at National War Memorial (Market Wire - Government: Security (law enforcement, homeland etc))

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:11:00 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Marie Lemay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission (NCC), today announced arrangements have concluded to ensure that interpretive guides will be on site at the National War Memorial this summer.

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Veterans Affairs Canada: Veterans Affairs Canada: Canada's National History Society Receives Federal Support for Vigil 1914-1918 (Market Wire - Government: Security (law enforcement, homeland etc))

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:36:00 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Vigil 1914-1918, a public Vigil to commemorate Canada's fallen service men and women from the First World War, will take place at the National War Memorial in Ottawa from November 4 to 11, 2008, thanks to Government of Canada support.

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Veterans Affairs Canada: Minister Issues Statement on the Occasion of D-Day (Market Wire - Government: International)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:14:00 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement to mark D-Day:

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how the us supports its troops (we move to canada) (Progressive Bloggers)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:56:27 GMT

What about the Iraq War veterans still in the US? How are they doing? (All emphasis added.)Eighteen American war veterans kill themselves every day. One thousand former soldiers receiving care from the Department of Veterans Affairs attempt suicide every month. More veterans are committing suicide than are dying in combat overseas.These are statistics that most Americans...

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Veterans Affairs Opens Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Fredericton (Red Orbit )

Fri, 23 May 2008 20:00:37 GMT

By THE CANADIAN PRESS FREDERICTON - Canada's veteran's affairs minister says new operational stress injury clinics are mending the lives of soldiers and veterans.

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more u.s. veterans now dying by suicide than in combat (we move to canada) (Progressive Bloggers)

Sun, 11 May 2008 18:23:00 GMT

Eighteen American war veterans kill themselves every day. One thousand former soldiers receiving care from the Department of Veterans Affairs attempt suicide every month. More veterans are committing suicide than are dying in combat overseas.These are statistics that most Americans don't know, because the Bush administration has refused to tell them. Since the start of the...

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PM tours flooded areas in New Brunswick (Conservative Party of Canada)

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:10:49 GMT

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today was joined by New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham and Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson to view some of the worst-hit flooded areas in the St. John River valley. The Prime Minister saw firsthand the flood-ravaged region from the air aboard a Department of National Defence Griffon helicopter. The Prime Minister also made stops at Maugerville...

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Oldest war vet honoured at 107 (Family Research)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:40:06 GMT

Canada’s veterans affairs minister travelled to Spokane, Wash., on Saturday to present an award to the country’s last known surviving veteran of the First World War. for more click here

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Canadian WWI vet honored (Deseret Morning News)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:33:45 GMT

Canada's minister of veterans affairs has presented an award to a Spokane man who is Canada's last surviving veteran of World War I.

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Spokane man honored as Canada's last surviving WWI vet (KOMO - News - Local)

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:39:03 GMT

Canada's minister of veterans affairs has presented an award to a Spokane man who is Canada's last surviving veteran of World War I. John Babcock received a Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation at a ceremony Saturday in Spokane.

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Veterans Affairs Canada: Repatriation of Military Bracelet and Funding for Legion (Canadian Armed Forces Blogger)

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:23:00 GMT

... the Second World War. The Dutch family who found the bracelet located the Gunn family through Veterans Affairs Canada, making it possible for this military souvenir to be repatriated almost 65 years after it was lost. "It is a symbol of peace and freedom that we all share," said Brent Gunn, Archie's son. "We are so fortunate to be Canadians!" A message was read on behalf of...

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NYCC Hangover Cure (Comic Book Conventions.com)

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:30:55 GMT

Rick Remender, Tony Moore, Greg Thompson, and Salgood Sam sign at Jim Hanley's Universe on April 21st. Read more...

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Microsoft Acquires Credentica's U-Prove (Digital Trends - Most Recent News)

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:25:00 GMT

Microsoft is looking to bolster its online privacy portfolio with the acquisition of Credentica's U-prove technology. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but Microsoft is not only getting U-prove: it's getting the underlying patents, and U-prove's Stefan Brands and Credentica's Greg Thompson and Christian Paquin will join Microsoft's Identity and Access Group. U-prove was developed...

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