Copacabana beach: RIO DE JANEIRO - Pope Francis' historic trip to his home continent ended Sunday after a marathon weeklong visit to Brazil that drew millions of people onto the sands of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach and appeared to reinvigorate the clergy and faithful alike in the world's largest Catholic country. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Speaking from a white stage on the sands of Copacabana on Sunday, Francis urged a crowd estimated at 3 million people to go out and spread their faith "to the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away, most indifferent." Pilgrims and residents gather on Copacabana beach before the arrival of Pope Francis for World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 27, 2013. Francis will preside over an evening vigil service on Copacabana beach that is expected to draw more than 1 million young people. AP Photo/Felipe Dana Dignitaries including Brazilian Vice-President Michel Temer turned out at Rio's Antonio Carlos Jobim international airport to bid farewell to the Argentine-born pontiff after a visit marked by big moments. They included a visit to a vast church dedicated to Brazil's patron saint, a rainy walk through one of Rio's dangerous slums and a papal Mass that was one of the biggest in recent history. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Antonio Carlos Jobim international airport: Dignitaries including Brazilian Vice-President Michel Temer turned out at Rio's Antonio Carlos Jobim international airport to bid farewell to the Argentine-born pontiff after a visit marked by big moments. They included a visit to a vast church dedicated to Brazil's patron saint, a rainy walk through one of Rio's dangerous slums and a papal Mass that was one of the biggest in recent history, according to Times Colonist. "The church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you!" he said to applause in his final homily of World Youth Day festivities and RIO DE JANEIRO - Pope Francis' historic trip to his home continent ended Sunday after a marathon weeklong visit to Brazil that drew millions of people onto the sands of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach and appeared to reinvigorate the clergy and faithful alike in the world's largest Catholic country. Speaking from a white stage on the sands of Copacabana on Sunday, Francis urged a crowd estimated at 3 million people to go out and spread their faith "to the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away, most indifferent." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Ontario Superior Court: PETER ROSENTHAL Our case against the Queens oath, according to Globe and Mail. RATNA OMIDVAR Citizenship oath: Let #039;s pledge to Canada, not to Her Majesty The Video Last week, the Ontario Superior Court heard arguments pertaining to the legality of the current citizenship oath. As it stands, the Citizenship Act requires would-be citizens to affirm that they will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, her heirs and successors . Three permanent residents are challenging the oath saying it violates their freedom of religion, conscience, and expression, as per sections 2 a and 2 b of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as contravening the right to equality enshrined in section 15. More Related to this Story PRINCE AND BISHOP Long live Prince George. May he not become our King (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Justin Trudeaus: I find it amusing that the Conservatives consider Justin Trudeaus position on the legalization of pot to be irresponsible, with the PMO citing the harmful effect on users and on society Trudeau Embraces Legal Pot As Liberals, NDP look to 2015 July 26 , according to Globe and Mail. If indeed pot does disconnect you a little bit from the world, one would assume that the Conservatives have been smoking it for years and Legal pots ironies How ironic. Is this the same government that currently profits from the sale of alcohol and tobacco, and seemingly turns a blind eye to devastating environmental issues, including irresponsible fish farming practices, the misguided use of genetically modified crops and the proliferation of pesticides? (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Russian vodka: London 2012 , according to Winnipeg Free Press. NEW YORK, N.Y. - Russian vodka and the Winter Olympics in Sochi. For now, those are the prime targets as gays in the United States and elsewhere propose boycotts and other tactics to convey their outrage over Russia's intensifying campaign against gay-rights activism. An empty space on a liquor shelf where Russian vodka used to be located at The Sidetrack, a gay bar on the north side of Chicago, Monday, July 29, 2013. Many gay bars across North America have joined a campaign to stop selling Russian vodka due to anti-gay laws in Russia. The chief cause of the anger is a law signed by President Vladimir Putin last month that bans the "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" and imposes hefty fines for providing information about the gay community to minors or holding gay pride rallies. AP Photo/Scott Eisen Complete coverage of the Paralympic games in London. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Seth Jones: Jones had high-resolution photo images of his face scanned Monday for NHL '14 at the headquarters of the video game's maker, EA Sports, in the Vancouver suburb of Burnaby. The video game comes out in September before Jones, taken fourth overall in this year's NHL draft, secures employment with the Nashville Predators. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "It's cool to see what goes on behind the scenes," said Jones after the brief photo shoot. BURNABY, B.C. - Seth Jones' virtual image will skate in the NHL before he does. Jones, an avid video game player, approached the company about the chance to get his likeness on screen. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Kathleen Wynnes: The accusation came just days before five byelections, putting Premier Kathleen Wynnes administration in damage-control mode and overshadowing her announcement of a new job training program for youth, according to The Star. Speaker Dave Levacs preliminary ruling in September 2012 found then-energy minister Chris Bentley breached parliamentary privilege for failing to release documents ordered four months earlier by a legislative committee investigating the cancellation of power plants in Oakville and Mississauga before the 2011 election and High-ranking Liberals improperly pressured the Speaker of Ontarios legislature to back down on a ruling that put former premier Dalton McGuintys government at risk of contempt of parliament, opposition parties charge. This is not only appalling, it is completely inappropriate and unacceptable in a democracy, Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod said Monday after emails released in relation to the $585 million gas plant cancellations revealed a backdoor push that New Democrat MPP Gilles Bisson called bullying. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

birth certificate: Those papers school documents, birth certificate, training certificates and other forms are soaked. First, High Rivers June flooding reached the envelope, and then a July hailstorm battered the papers again when Mr. Evangelista forgot he left them outside to dry in the sun. He came to Canada from the Philippines in June, 2011, and needs the stack of paperwork to maintain his temporary foreign worker status. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. High Riverites want their town back as it was Rodel Evangelistas future in Alberta depends on an envelope he stashed in some luggage for safekeeping. If he loses the envelopes contents, he has to leave Canada. Premiers discuss disaster mitigation in wake of Alberta floods and Lac-M gantic (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

International Olympic Committee: At many gay bars across North America, owners have joined a campaign to stop selling Russian vodka notably the popular brand Stolichnaya. Activists also are pressing the International Olympic Committee and NBC, which holds U.S. broadcasting rights for Sochi, to be more aggressive in criticizing new Russian laws, according to Times Colonist. The chief flashpoint is a law signed by President Vladimir Putin last month that bans the "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" and imposes hefty fines for providing information about the gay community to minors or holding gay pride rallies. Foreign citizens arrested under the law can be jailed for 15 days and then deported and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Russian vodka and the Winter Olympics in Sochi. For now, those are the prime targets as gays in the United States and elsewhere propose boycotts and other tactics to convey their outrage over Russia's intensifying campaign against gay-rights activism. So far, there have been only scattered calls for a full-fledged boycott of the Sochi Games, but there is active discussion of how to convey gay-rights messages once the competition begins including gestures by individual athletes and perhaps a gay-pride parade. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Lord Taylor: The Dow Jones industrial average was down 63 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 15,495 shortly before noon Eastern Daylight Time Monday, according to Times Colonist. Saks rose 3 per cent to $15.86 after the luxury department store operator announced a deal to be acquired by the parent company of Lord Taylor for $2.4 billion and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Stocks are slipping in midday trading on Wall Street as a busy week for financial markets gets underway. The Standard Poor's 500 index fell eight points, or 0.5 per cent, to 1,683. The Nasdaq composite fell 16 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 3,596. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.