Winnipeg hit by storm of century
A historic Manitoba blizzard paralyzed Winnipeg with power and phone outages and closed highways. Schools and universities canceled, workers stayed home, and hundreds of travelers were stranded at the Winnipeg International Airport before routes began reopening. Hospitals canceled some surgeries as staff rushed to cover shortages. Forty four wheeler owners charged high prices for rides from the airport as Emerson motorists prepared to drive out after two days stranded.
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Lindy Lee
Pool player falters after 24 hour world record bid
Chad Kotow, 24, aimed to set a Guinness record by pocketing the most pool balls in 24 hours at Pepper's Bar and Grill in Windsor. He started Friday 4:30 pm and finished Saturday 4:30 pm, sinking 10,695 balls, 731 racks, but Britain’s Dave Pearson’s 16,500-ball mark stood. It is believed Kotow set a Canadian record.
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Britain
Dave Pearson
Shuttle Columbia mission cut short due to fuel cell issues
Astronauts scrambled to finish experiments before a 12 day early return from a 16 day Columbia flight after one of three fuel cells dropped voltage and was shut down. Controllers stressed no danger and noted two cells remained operational as the crew prepared for landing.
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Hat girl Kimberly Rusk recovers after brain injury
Six year old Kimberly Rusk, injured when Kin Coulee Hill sledders collided nearby in December, shows improved mobility and vision during recovery at Alberta Children's Hospital. She sits independently, speaks about 60 words, counts to 20, and may return to school as doctors predict an 18 to 24 month healing period. Funds drive support her care.
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Connaught School
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TD Bank
Medicine Hat Mall
Canadians Seen as Polite by World Yet Sparse on Sex Appeal
Angus Reid survey of 5,700 adults in 20 nations finds Canadians widely regarded as friendly polite and well educated. Foreigners rate Pamela Anderson Lee and Celine Dion as best known Canadians while Ukraine tops for perceived sexiness. Canada’s unity is seen as a non issue except in France where opinions exist. Canadians report high life satisfaction with 87 percent stating they are very happy.
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Bre-X fears hostile takeover after stock plunge
Calgary based Bre-X chief David Walsh warns of a potential hostile bid as more than 100 million shares traded in 10 days. He cites a disinformation campaign that sent the stock from 15.50 to 3.18 while notes Hasan may be involved, though his spokeswoman denies it.
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