Blast in Afghanistan injures 4 Canadian soldiers

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As the federal Liberal leader was wrapping up a visit to Afghanistan on Sunday, a roadside bomb blast injured four Canadian soldiers in the dangerous Panjwaii district, military officials said.

The soldiers were working to clear a dirt road of mines when their vehicle struck the improvised explosive device (IED) at 2:15 p.m. local time.
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Earlier in the day, Opposition Leader Stéphane Dion paid a visit to Canadian troops stationed in Kandahar, a day after explaining to government officials his policy on getting Canada out of combat roles in the war-torn country.

Dion played a friendly game of hockey with the soldiers to end his unannounced visit that he and Deputy Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff began in Kabul on Saturday.
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http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/01/13/kandahar-dion.html
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I know the hockey bit is kind of trivial, but it would be interesting to see a picture of this. I never really thought of Dion as a hockey playing sort.

[CHIMO]

1. Dion again urges non-combat roles for Canada in Afghanistan

Dion again urges non-combat roles for Canada in Afghanistan
Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2008 | 3:32 PM ET
CBC News

Just a bit at the beginning. Doesn't look like it was on ice.

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/01/12/afghanistan-dion.html

http://www.cbc.ca/clips/rm-hi/barton-2dionafghan080113.rm
http://www.cbc.ca/clips/mov/barton-2dionafghan080113.mov

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/01/12/afghanistan-dion.html

[daleo]

2. Yeah, it looked like a high-tech road hockey rink

Still, not a bad little wrist shot - the puck was on the net.

I suppose Harper will have to find a way to get some similar footage out there.

[CHIMO]

3. Don't Think

That the goalie liked the shot too much. Seemed to be a bit of bumping when he came in for the picture.

And of course at the end of the piece we have the typical off topic item from the Conservatives. I think that we will see Harper next try and build on this topic.