Wolrige Mahon: The money represented 45 per cent of expected cash flow through to late January for the non-profit Victoria-based society, which is in court-ordered protection from creditors. , according to Times Colonist. But it now turns out that the money may not come in for several months and that its use is restricted, Wolrige Mahon, the court-appointed monitor said in the latest report filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The Land Conservancy is facing another setback after learning an anticipated $450,000 bequest cant be used to cover immediate costs as expected. TLC had expected the $450,000 bequest, with no strings attached, by mid-November. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

commodity prices: The S P/TSX composite index fell 104.52 points to 13,200.4 with extra selling pressure coming from mining stocks amid falling commodity prices, according to Times Colonist. Toronto-Dominion Bank TSX:TD shares fell $1.35 to $94.40 after it reported a quarterly profit of $1.622 billion, up from $1.597 billion a year ago. On an adjusted basis, TD earned $1.90 per share, up from $1.83 a year ago but nine cents less than analysts had expected and TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed lower Thursday, pressured by the financial sector as the latest batch of bank earnings disappointed, giving traders an excuse to take some more profits from a sector that has delivered solid returns all year. The Canadian dollar erased early losses to rise a third of a cent to 93.98 cents US. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Nelson Mandela: OTTAWA - Nelson Mandela is being remembered in Canada for his wisdom and fearless fight against racism. As it turned out, Canada also occupied a special place in Mandelas heart in later years. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Its fair to say that Mandela was deeply attached to Canada, recalled Lewis, who visited Mandela and his wife, Graca Machel, numerous times between 2001 and 2009 in South Africa. Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivers condolences to all citizens of South Africa and the Mandela family, on behalf of the Government of Canada in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Related Items Articles We Day co-founder reflects South Africa commemorates Nelson Mandela as government readies funeral Nelson Mandela dies at age 95; South Africa's president says 'we've lost our greatest son' The man known affectionately as Madiba died Thursday at age 95. Mandela never forgot the support he received from Canada and from former prime minister Brian Mulroney in his epic fight for freedom, said Stephen Lewis, Canadas former United Nations ambassador under Mulroney. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Toronto-Dominion Bank: The S P/TSX composite index fell 104.52 points to 13,200.4 with extra selling pressure coming from mining stocks amid falling commodity prices, according to The Chronicle Herald. Toronto-Dominion Bank shares fell $1.35 to $94.40 after it reported a quarterly profit of $1.622 billion, up from $1.597 billion a year ago. On an adjusted basis, TD earned $1.90 per share, up from $1.83 a year ago but nine cents less than analysts had expected and TORONTO The Toronto stock market closed lower Thursday, pressured by the financial sector as the latest batch of bank earnings disappointed, giving traders an excuse to take some more profits from a sector that has delivered solid returns all year. The Canadian dollar erased early losses to rise a third of a cent to 93.98 cents US. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

First Nations: If you have been wondering what all the fuss about resource extraction and development on First Nations land means, you need look no further than a recent report by the Fraser Institute. It reveals the enormous potential in wealth and jobs that can be created by developing these resources. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. With much of this development to take place in rural and northern Canada, where most First Nations are located, you might say a huge chunk of this country's future is at stake, especially when you recognize the population of First Nations and M tis is growing by almost 50 per cent while the rest of the Canadian population is increasing by only eight per cent. KEN GIGLIOTTI / According to the report, 600 projects worth $650 billion depend on co-operation between First Nations and mining companies within the next 10 years. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Ahmet Ertas: BERLIN - Turkish or German? For millions of immigrants' sons and daughters who grew up speaking German, immersed in German culture, yet feeling the emotional pull to ancestral roots, it's been a tough choice. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. The rule has been most onerous to the more than 3 million-strong Turkish community which sprang up in the postwar boom years when Germany was hungry for labour because of many immigrants' reluctance to weaken ties with their parents' homeland. In this photo taken Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, Turkish born Ahmet Ertas, center, talks to his son Okan, left, and an employee in his Burger Shop in Berlin, Germany. Ahmet Ertas currently has only the German citizenship while his son Okan has a dual citizenship. 18-year-old Okan will benefit from a symbolically important move by Chancellor Angela Merkels new coalition to liberalize Germanys citizenship law. It will end a requirement for German-born children of immigrant parents to choose just one nationality between ages 18 and 23. AP Photo/Markus Schreiber Germany as a rule doesn't allow immigrants who receive German citizenship to keep their old passports, except for EU and Swiss nationals or citizens of countries like Iran that don't allow people to surrender their nationality. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Justin Timberlake: Since stepping away from 'N Sync eight-time Grammy nominees , the 32-year-old has six Grammy wins out of 18 nominations spread across only two solo albums and a smattering of guest appearances, according to CTV. But a year after the Grammys played a role in trumpeting Timberlake's return with a plum performance spot, there are scant other blockbusters to compete with the part-time pop star's triple-platinum set. So Timberlake seems a virtual lock and TORONTO, Ontario -- One doesn't need hindsight to see that Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" will gather a horde of Grammy nods when nominations are announced Friday. Sure, once the hype machine's opaque smoke cleared, many realized that the sprawling two-album "20/20" event was less visionary than vanity -- despite a couple of solid singles, the albums were rather sleepy, self-indulgent affairs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Nelson Mandela: The affection Canadians felt for the South African freedom fighter was clear in an immediate outpouring of condolences and a rare moment of civility in the House of Commons, according to The Star. He died 12 years after he was granted honorary Canadian citizenship and OTTAWA -- Canadian leaders swiftly praised the legacy of Nelson Mandela as that of a global figure for peace and equality, and one of the worlds great moral leaders. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his main Opposition leader Tom Mulcair met across the aisle late Thursday to mourn Mandela on behalf of Canadians and hail the man who was the first non-head of state to address federal Parliament. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Germany: Germany as a rule doesn't allow immigrants who receive German citizenship to keep their old passports, except for EU and Swiss nationals or citizens of countries like Iran that don't allow people to surrender their nationality, according to Times Colonist. Now, Germany's incoming government is promising to end the requirement for German-born children of immigrant parents to choose just one nationality between their 18th and 23rd birthdays and BERLIN - Turkish or German? For millions of immigrants' sons and daughters who grew up speaking German, immersed in German culture, yet feeling the emotional pull to ancestral roots, it's been a tough choice. The rule has been most onerous to the more than 3 million-strong Turkish community which sprang up in the postwar boom years when Germany was hungry for labour because of many immigrants' reluctance to weaken ties with their parents' homeland. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Justin Timberlakes: Since stepping away from N Sync eight-time Grammy nominees , the 32-year-old has six Grammy wins out of 18 nominations spread across only two solo albums and a smattering of guest appearances, according to 660 News. But a year after the Grammys played a role in trumpeting Timberlakes return with a plum performance spot, there are scant other blockbusters to compete with the part-time pop stars triple-platinum set. So Timberlake seems a virtual lock and TORONTO, Cananda One doesnt need hindsight to see that Justin Timberlakes The 20/20 Experience will gather a horde of Grammy nods when nominations are announced Friday. Sure, once the hype machines opaque smoke cleared, many realized that the sprawling two-album 20/20 event was less visionary than vanity despite a couple of solid singles, the albums were rather sleepy, self-indulgent affairs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.