Canada may face hidden BSE risk despite claims of safety
An internal Health Canada report suggests mad cow disease could lurk in Canada’s food chain while other experts argue the hysteria over BSE is overstated. University of Alberta professor Mick Price questions the current risk level amid Britain and Europe deaths linked to the disease.
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Canada
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Mick Price
University of Alberta
Britain
Europe
Newfoundland Public Services Paralyzed by Historic Strike
Newfoundland faces a province wide walkout as 19,000 public sector workers strike after rejecting a last minute government offer. Pickets blanket the province while unions and Liberal officials report an impasse over wages and pensions. Hospitals schools and roads are cited as at risk.
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ST. John’s
Mfld
Newfoundland
Jean Marie Aylward
Exxon Tops Fortune 500 as Energy Prices Drive Revenue
Exxon Mobil Corp posted a record 210 billion dollars in 2000 revenue, rising to No. 1 on the Fortune 500. General Motors slipped to No. 3 with 184.6 billion dollars. Enron climbed to No. 7 from No. 18 amid energy sector gains.
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New York
Exxon Mobil Corp
General Motors Corp
Enron Corp
Wit and Wisdom by Laurence J. Peter
A aphorism notes that if you can tell good advice from bad, you do not need advice. Laurence J. Peter offers a witty reflection on discernment and guidance.
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Laurence J. Peter
Fire damages home in Medicine Hat. candles blamed
A morning fire at 2696 Thompson Crescent S.E. in Medicine Hat displaced a mother and three Hong Kong exchange students. Two cats perished, one resident was treated for smoke inhalation, and damage is estimated at 50 000. Candles in the basement are suspected as the cause.
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Medicine Hat
Cheryl Ridgewell
Hong Kong
Ridgewell
Thompson Crescent
S.E
Fire Department
Diane Christman
Cpt
Art Pinnell
Lethbridge
Hat resident turns 106 celebrating a long life
Angela J. Stubbs reports Grandma Deg, born April 2, 1895 in Russia, is 106 and surrounded by 38 grandchildren and 3 of 4 great great grandchildren. She recalls moving from Russia to Canada, raising 14 children on a wheat farm, surviving the Dirty Thirties, and enjoying church, gardening, and hockey. She prefers day to day living and a good sense of humour as longevity advice.
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Barbara Deg
Russia
Grandma Deg
Odessa
South Dakota
Saskatchewan
Swift Current
Gravelbourg
Canada
Carl Deg
Central Park Lodge
Braemar Street
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Tigers
Lodge
Lori-Ann Sawatsky
Milosevic Ordered Jailed In Belgrade
Slobodan Milosevic proclaimed his innocence on corruption charges after surrendering from a 26 hour siege at his villa. A Belgrade judge ordered 30 days’ detention as Yugoslav prosecutors collect evidence while the Hague tribunal presses for his transfer.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Jim Landale
Milosevic
Toma Fila
Hague
Fila
Smelly Tasmanian sculpture sparks health concern
Tasmanian art piece Catch of the Day by Josh Meyer drew complaints over a strong odor from two headless plaster figures covered in anchovies. Health officials labeled it a health hazard, but authorities backed down and roped off the work with warning signs.
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Australia
Tasmania
Josh Meyer
Tasman Council
Jim Stott
Greg Burgess
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