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Outlook for Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
On tonight's Italian Edition (8pm - OMNI.1), Ontario judge, Justice Lucia Favret ruled that an auditor take a closer look at the expenses incurred from the campaign of Vaughan Mayor, Linda Jackson. Two Vaughan Residents alleged there were more than 20 apparent violations of the Municipal Elections Act, totaling in excess of $30,000. Political Specialist, Enzo Dimauro has the story.
Today's News Headlines
- Gun Crimes:
Statistics Canada has released a report that in 2006, violent crimes involving the use of firearms remained stable for a fourth consecutive year. Police have said that there were 8,100 victims involving fire arm use, and 2/3 of all incidents, have involved hand guns. For victims of violence, gun crimes accounted for 2.4% of all violent activity and primarily remain a big city problem. Vancouver had the highest rate, followed by Winnipeg and then Toronto.
- Pakistan Politics:
Husband of late former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, has ruled himself out as Prime Minster, despite the success of his party. Asif Ali Zardari said they will choose another candidate to lead a coalition government. Meanwhile, following the election, opposition party leader Nawaz Sharif says he would like to see a peaceful transition of power and President Pervez Musharraf says he himself has no plans to step down.
Altri Siti Utili Per Gli Italiani A Toronto:
Ministero Affari Esteri, Rappresentanza Diplomatica Italiana
www.esteri.it/ita/2_11.asp
Istituto Di Cultura:
www.iicto-ca.org
Camera Di Commercio Italiana A Toronto:
www.italchambers.ca
Istituto Commercio Estero:
www.toronto.toronto@ice.it
Italy Trade:
www. italytrade.com/site2005/
Ente Nazionale Del Turismo:
www.italiantourism.com/enit.html
Columbus Centre - Villa Charities:
www.villacharities.com/columbus.asp
Agenzia Nazionale Della Stampa Italiana (Ansa):
www.ansa.it
Agenzia Internazionale Stampa Estero:
www.aise.It/home
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