By Lauren Kramer

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty will be leading a trade mission to Israel and the West Bank May 24-27, with plans to stop in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah and Bethlehem. The trip is intended to expand the province’s research cooperation with Israel and build more economic partnerships in health care.  The premier also hopes his [...]

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We found this great greeting on the web!  The team at Canada’s Israel would like to wish all who celebrate Christmas, in Canada, Israel and around the world, a joyous holiday.

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By Lauren Kramer

Canadian Industry Minister Tony Clement was in Israel last week, where he met with Israeli’s minister of industry, trade and labour, Binyamin Bel-Eliezer. Clement said he agreed to “open up discussions on the mutual recognition of telecommunications protocols.”
The two ministers determined they would start negotiations on a Mutual Recognition Agreement early next [...]

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By Paul Shindman
On Nov. 11 I wrote about those Canadians buried in the Holy Land who fell while serving their country. The wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly sometimes, but my request for information on the three Royal Canadian Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross winners I mentioned who are buried in the Holy Land bounced around [...]

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For more information about this play, “About the Oranges,” please click here.

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By Lauren Kramer
For the second straight year, a group of Christian friends of Israel will hold a fundraiser at the headquarters of Christian Crossroads Communications in Burlington, Ont., to benefit  Shechafim Regional Rehabilitation School in Israel’s Upper Galilee region. Last year’s event drew more than 300 people, mostly Christian, and raised some $14,000. This year’s [...]

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By Lauren Kramer
A student at Tel Aviv University’s Department of Neurobiochemistry has developed what is possibly the first tablet-based treatment for kids and adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Adi Mor’s early results in animals show that the compound is effective in restoring insulin production.
Mor works under Professor Yoel Kloog, the dean of the Faculty of [...]

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Ten kids from Israel’s Sderot flew into Nova Scotia to spend six weeks at Camp Kadimah, near Barss Corner, this summer. Located 100 kilometres southwest of Halifax, the camp has been a summer tradition for children for the past 65 years.
In an article in the Canadian Jewish News, Amalya Rachamkin, a 16-year-old counsellor-in-training [...]

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By Staff

As previewed right HERE at Canada’s Israel last week, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) runs this weekend in Toronto, in the plaza outside of Nathan Philips Square.  The jewelery of three Israeli artists will be featured in this year’s show, so be sure to check them out.
Orly Wexler can be found at booth #648 in [...]

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By Paul Shindman
Canada defeated Israel 4-0 in the opening game of the senior division at the second World Jewish Ice Hockey Championships that opened Sunday, July 5 at the Canada Center in Metulla, Israel.
In the second game, the USA clobbered the rookie Russian team 16-0, in Russia’s first appearance at the tournament.
The junior tournament begins [...]

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