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- It was revealed by her doctor that Canadian Journalist Zahra Kazemi was severely beaten and probably tortured and raped in Iran . (Globe&Mail)
- Canada fell to the number two spot on The Economist 's 'best places in the world to do business'. Denmark is now number one, while the US is tied for third. (Globe&Mail)
- All three levels of government in cooperation with the private sector, will build a 52 house community in the Town of Okotoks, south of Calgary. It will be North America's first large-scale solar heating system. (Federal Government)
- The head of Interpol , an American , claims that Canada is not a 'superway' for Terrorists like the US claims and that Canada is, in fact, a Leader in cooperation with international policing. (Globe&Mail)
- The federal government will move the Canadian Tourism Commission, an 80 man, $80 million Crown Corporation , from Ottawa to Vancouver . It will be the first federal agency headquartered in B.C. (Vancouver Sun)
- The Department Of Fisheries announced that a 2 month Seal hunt will be permitted in the Atlantic starting 29 March 2005. Over 300,000 pups, and about a million Seals overall, will be allowed to be culled. (BBC) (Reuters)
- A federal report by the House Of Commons fisheries committee states that the Fraser River is near a crisis. A third of the 2004 Salmon Run went missing and the report blames rising water temperatures and illegal Overfishing . (CBC BC)
- In Athens , Greece , a 16 year old girl from Duncan , BC , was arrested on Sunday, and released on Tuesday pending trial, for violating an antiquity law by holding an ancient Ruin for a picture. While the teen admits possessing the stone she claims Ignorance of the law banning such possession. (Vancouver Sun)
- RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli provided an update on the investigations findings of the Rochfort Bridge Massacre . He said police were prepared, a risk assessment had been done and there is no way to "plan for or manage the insane behaviours of an individual." However, changes would likely be made after a review of the shootings and Commissioner Zaccardelli called for a judicial review of how past charges against Roszko were dropped. (CTV)
- The young girl who was thrown onto a busy highway by her late father less than three weeks ago was released from hospital today. Although she will wear a neck brace and require therapy she is expected to make a full recovery. (CTV)
- At the 13-7 and Denmark 9-3 for a 6-2 record good enough for 4th place as of yet. (TSN)
- The Quebec Student Strike reaches a peak in Montreal , where between 10 000 and 100 000 students take to downtown streets. Over 230 000 students are on Strike this day, 100 000 of which are on unlimited strike, the others having voted to strike for a single day or few days to participate in the demonstartion. Student leaders say the offers of education minister Jean-Marc Fournier are insulting. (CBC 1) (CBC 2) (Canada Newswire)
- Jetsgo , one of the country's upstart Discount Airline s, announced just after midnight Friday that it will stop all operations immediately. Passengers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements as there will be no aircraft or staff available. Travellers looking to return from a trip must also book with other airlines. (CBC)
- advertising firms that was allegedly misspent. (CBC)
- 's Shawn Adams rink defeats Jean-Michel Menard 's Quebec rink in the 3-4 game advancing Nova Scotia to the semi-final. In the 1-2 game, Randy Ferbey 's Alberta defeats Randy Dutiuame 's Manitoba rink 7-4. Manitoba goes to the semi's while Alberta gets a bye to the final. (CBC sports) (CBC sports)
- In Toronto farmers converged on the Ontario legislature to demand a $300 million dollar cash infusion to help their industry recover. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty responded that farming has been affected across Canada and the federal government needs to help out in this regard. (CBC)
- Alberta 's speech from the throne, given by newly appointed Lt.-Gov. Norman Kwong , promised Albertans the province would lead Canada in Medicare reform and education by reinvesting its surpluses. (CTV)
- A FedEx van delivering Anthrax to a Winnipeg lab was involved in a collision. The road was blocked for two hours as the Hazardous Material s team determined that the packages were undamaged. (CBC)
- Air Transat agreed to pay $7.65 million to 175 people who were on a plane that ran out of fuel over the Atlantic Ocean and glided to an emergency landing in the Azores . The flight departed from Toronto on August 24 , 2001, and was en route to Lisbon . (Bloomberg)
- PDG Jean Lafleur reveals he and his family received over 11 million CDN$ in salary from the government and several agencies.
- Condoleezza Rice expressed disappointment in Ottawa's decision to not join. Also plans for Rice to visit Canada were delayed, although a spokesman stated it was unrelated to current events. (Guardian)
- White Supremacist Ernst Zündel is deported to Germany where he was promptly arrested on charges of denying the Holocaust . (CTV)
- Toronto scientists from Toronto Western Hospital and the Baycrest Centre are reporting excellent results in alleviating severe Depression using a pacemaker that stimulates the mood center of the Brain . (TheStar)
- Ontario has become the first province to ban Pit Bull s. This comes after a series of high profile attacks by the breed. Critics maintain banning a breed isn't the solution and that irresponsible dog owners need to be held accountable to address the problem. (CTV)
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