Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: F-35 Stealth Fighter Program Faces Day Of Reckoning
DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: F-35 Stealth Fighter Program Faces Day Of Reckoning
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 3, 2012: National Defence and Public Works face a day of reckoning today as the auditor general releases a much anticipated report on the troubled F-35 stealth fighter program.
A draft copy of Auditor General Michael Ferguson's report has been making the rounds in Ottawa for weeks.
Sources say it criticizes the government for not doing its pricing homework and failing to follow procurement rules in the largest ever military hardware purchase.
The Canadian Forces wants to buy 65 stealth fighters to replace the aging fleet of CF-18 jet fighters.
The Conservative government says it will pay US$75 million per aircraft when it starts buying them in 2016, which some critics say is too low by half.
The U.S. and Britain signed contracts for the delivery of early-production aircraft at between US$140 million and US$145 million each, but Canadian officials have long insisted that the price will drop as the assembly line ramps up.
DTN News - CANADA TODAY: Toronto Weather Report - March 31, 2012 By K. V. Seth
DTN News - CANADA TODAY: Toronto Weather Report - March 31, 2012 By K. V. Seth
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 31, 2012: The whole month of March, 2012 - we had almost spring type weather even though a bit earlier that than expected also confusing the beautiful red Canadian Cardinal bird - I have seen singing on a tree in our garden. Believe or not, last night we had some snow, the white layer of snow looks so calm and serene with a fairy of sweet coolness in the environment.
On the other hand keeping in view with global climate changes, any thing is possible.
This winter we saw heavy snow in Europe and Japan, Romania had snow upto 15 feet covering entire villages and dwellings, the inhabitants had hard time digging themselves out from the white wintery snow for a fresh breath of air or to see the blue sky. On the other side of the world, Aussieland ~ Australia was underwater with floods. The abnormal global climate changes are man made, we should implement and respect the resources of this planet and mother nature., else the cycle of unpredictment will continue to drive changes in climate with heavy losses to human and materials.
In conclusion with a brighter day a ahead, we wish all our near and dear, friends on FB and acquaintances a HAPPY SPRING with lots of JOY and HAPPINESS.
Best wishes to all from Karam, Carina Seth & Family.
Toronto Weather Report - March 31, 2012 By K. V. Seth
DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Canada Bails Out Of NATO Airborne Surveillance Programs
DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Canada Bails Out Of NATO Airborne Surveillance Programs
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 18, 2012: The Canadian Forces hope to save $90 million a year by pulling out of NATO programs operating unmanned aerial vehicles as well as airborne early warning planes, according to documents obtained by the Citizen.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay gave U.S. officials a heads-up last year about the withdrawal, pointing out that it will free up 142 Canadians assigned to NATO for new jobs, the documents show.
The shutdown of Canada’s contribution to NATO’s airborne warning aircraft, known as AWACS, will save about $50 million a year, according to the records obtained under the Access to Information law. Another $40 million a year will be saved as a result of Canada’s withdrawal from NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance Program, which would see the purchase of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Canada has been involved in NATO’s AWACS program for more than 25 years and the aircraft were seen as key to the alliance’s success during the recent war in Libya.
U.S. unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs as they are known in military parlance, were also used to gather intelligence information during the Libyan conflict. NATO wants to ease the strain on the U.S. UAVs by having a pool of Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles at the alliance’s disposal.
Canada’s pull out from the UAV program will be done by the end of April, the Defence Department confirmed in a recent email. The withdrawal from the AWACS program is expected to take much longer.
The Canadian Forces contingent assigned to the AWACS aircraft is the last major Canadian military presence in Europe.
DTN News - ISRAELI NEWS: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu In Ottawa Canada
DTN News - ISRAELI NEWS: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu In Ottawa Canada
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 3, 2012: Canada's Governor General David Johnston (L) shakes hands with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting at Rideau Hall in Ottawa March 2, 2012. (Photo - Reuters)
DTN News - TORONTO WEATHER REPORT: Karam Seth Indicating Snowy Day For February 18, 2012
DTN News - TORONTO WEATHER REPORT: Karam Seth Indicating Snowy Day For February 18, 2012
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 18, 2012: A light dusting of snow fell in parts of Ontario on Saturday.
People in Ontario woke up to a fresh coat of snow of snow on Saturday, courtesy of a weak low pressure system that swept across the area beginning Friday night.
In many areas, the snowfall has been light: Toronto has seen 5 cm so far and Hamilton has seen slightly less, at 3 cm.
But that was enough to cause slippery conditions on roadways across the region in the early morning hours.
Barrie has seen significant snowfall.
The snow is coming down heavy all morning, There's more than 10 cm on the ground already, Good news for ski lovers as hundreds heading up to ski country.
An area of snow associated with a low pressure system over the Upper Great Lakes continues to spread across south-Central Ontario Late this morning and will move into Kingston midday. Snowfall amounts of 3 to 7 cm have been reported to 10 AM. Additional accumulations of 2 to 4 cm are expected with lesser amounts from the Toronto shoreline and westward. Snow will taper off from west to East through the afternoon.
Motorists planning to travel in these regions should exercise caution as visibilities could be poor in snow in some locales.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at WWW.WEATHEROFFICE.GC.CA.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.
DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: Damage To Submarines Much Worse Than Navy Let On Last Year
DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: Damage To Submarines Much Worse Than Navy Let On Last Year
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 14, 2012: Leaked photos of the Victoria-class submarine that struck bottom in Nootka Sound last year show a gaping hole in the boat's nose - damage much more severe than the Royal Canadian Navy initially let on.
The nighttime photos of HMCS Corner Brook, obtained by CBC, show a large gash shaped like an inverted triangle that pierces the rusty vessel.
The submarine ran aground on June 4, 2011, while conducting underwater manoeuvres 45 metres below the surface during advanced officer training. A navy board of inquiry found the crash was "avoidable" and that an inexperienced commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. Paul Sutherland, had the sub more than 450 metres from its intended position.
But the navy report played down the damage, saying the boat "incurred damage to her bow and experienced minor leakage in a forward ballast tank."
Liberal Senator Colin Kenny, former head of the Senate defence committee, said he was taken aback at the level of damage.
DTN News - CANADA / CHINA NEWS: Canadian Prime Minister Harper Looks At John Baird Shakes Hands With Chinese President Hu Jintao In Beijing
DTN News - CANADA / CHINA NEWS: Canadian Prime Minister Harper Looks At John Baird Shakes Hands With Chinese President Hu Jintao In Beijing
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 9, 2012: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, center, looks at Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird, left, as he shakes hands with Chinese President Hu Jintao before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. (Photo - AP)
DTN News - CANADA / CHINA NEWS: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper For Free Trade Talks In China
DTN News - CANADA / CHINA NEWS: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper For Free Trade Talks In China
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 9, 2012: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivers a speech during the closing of the 5th Canada-China Business Forum on February 9, 2012 in Beijing, China. Harper is on a five-day trip to China. (Photo - Getty)
DTN News - ROYAL FAMILY NEWS: Kate Middleton Will Celebrate Her 30th Birthday On January 9
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 8, 2012: Kate Middleton will celebrate her 30th birthday tomorrow quietly at home with William.
There had been rumours Kate would have a lavish party in a teepee in her parents’ garden organised by her sister Pippa.
But a royal insider said: “It’s made up. Any celebration will be incredibly low-key and private.”
Tonight the couple will be guests of honour at the London premiere of Steven Spielberg’s War Horse. It’s thought they will then head home to Anglesey, N. Wales.
DTN News - ROYAL FAMILY NEWS: Kate Middleton Will Celebrate Her 30th Birthday On January 9
DTN News - ROYAL FAMILY NEWS: Kate Middleton Will Celebrate Her 30th Birthday On January 9
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 8, 2012: Kate Middleton will celebrate her 30th birthday tomorrow quietly at home with William.
There had been rumours Kate would have a lavish party in a teepee in her parents’ garden organised by her sister Pippa.
But a royal insider said: “It’s made up. Any celebration will be incredibly low-key and private.”
Tonight the couple will be guests of honour at the London premiere of Steven Spielberg’s War Horse. It’s thought they will then head home to Anglesey, N. Wales.
DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: Our Eligible Bachelor Defence Minister Peter MacKay Has Tied The Knot With A Persian Beauty Queen
DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: Our Eligible Bachelor Defence Minister Peter MacKay Has Tied The Knot With A Persian Beauty Queen
*DTN News like to extend it's heartiest congratulations to Our Defence Minister Peter MacKay on his wedding to former Miss World Canada Nazanin Afshin-Jam and wish the couple a life full of joy together.
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Winnipeg Free Press
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 7, 2012: Peter MacKay is sharing a moment of his recent intimate wedding with the public.
The Defence Minister has posted a photograph of him and his new bride leaving an oceanside chapel in Mexico on his public Facebook page.
The picture, captioned "Our Wedding Photograph," shows a beaming MacKay holding hands with his wife, Nazanin Afshin-Jam, as they descend the stone steps of the chapel in which they were married on Wednesday.
Afshin-Jam, who holds a bouquet of white long-stemmed lilies in her left hand, is wearing a sleek white gown with a subtle lace trim and simple pearl jewelry.
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