Canadian hostage recounts Libya ordeal and release
Frank Popcia, a 52 year old Canadian of Italian origin, describes seven weeks in captivity after armed gunmen seized him and two Italian colleagues near Ghat Libya. They were bound blindfolded driven into the desert and later released at an airport 47 days after kidnapping. He says captors were non violent and that Italy led efforts for release though ransom details remain unclear. He expects to stay in Montreal area work for now and may travel again later.
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University class examines lost Canadian citizenship case
Squamish students in a democracy and justice class study Leanne Roderick’s project centered on Bydie Funk, a Mexican born woman who lost Canadian citizenship due to an obscure 1977 1981 policy. They propose policy changes and reach out to MPs, highlighting citizen engagement and government action.
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Marineland faced cruelty complaint from animal welfare group
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals filed five charges over alleged cruelty to black bears guinea hens and a peacock at Marineland Niagara Falls Ontario. Marineland denies all accusations and calls the claims part of a smear campaign while the investigation continues with further charges possible.
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Nova Scotia to close public schools up to a week
Education minister Karen Casey says schools may be closed for up to seven days starting Monday due to NSTU job action and a pending bill. She cites safety concerns for students as the reason and notes abrupt notices for parents amid failed negotiations. NSTU president Liette Doucet criticizes the government for not negotiating in good faith.
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Pigs killed as Ontario barn fire causes major losses
In Goderich area Ontario a barn fire killed about 640 pigs. Firefighters battled the flames for hours as investigators from Ontario fire authorities ruled the fire not suspicious and estimated damage near 1 million dollars.
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