Y2K glitch slows Norway rail fleet a year late
The Norwegian national railway faced a late Y2K problem when 16 new airport express trains and 13 high speed Signatur trains failed to start on December 31 1999 due to date recognition. The issue was fixed by resetting onboard computers to December 1 2000. older trains were largely unaffected and service resumed quickly.
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Oslo
Norway
National Railroad Company
Ronny Solberg
Adtranz
Photo flaws trigger gun licence reapplications in Canada
Canadians faced delays and re submissions as first batch photos for firearms licences failed to meet requirements. An Ottawa Firearms Centre official cited instant camera issues at temporary centres, causing many applications to be rejected and re submitted. Ernest Haynes described his tiny Polaroid head shot leading to a later rejection and extra costs.
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Saint John
N.B
Canada
Canadian Firearms Centre
Ottawa
Janet Long
Ernest Haynes
Haynes
Wit and Wisdom Quotation Exchange
A reflective quote pairing Henri Nouwen on writing revealing hidden treasures with a humorous anonymous line about mutual unwellness being okay. Both emphasize personal insight and shared humanity in a concise, thoughtful voice.
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Henri Nouwen
Summerside kisses fall short of world record
Summerside crews reported 1560 couples kissing for a Guinness record attempt, but the tally misses the 1588 kisses posted by Sarnia, Ontario last February. Officials must verify counts before an official record is recorded.
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Summerside
P.E.I
Sarnia
Ont
Guinness World Book
New Year's baby born in Medicine Hat first of 2001
Caryn Robert Campbell arrived at 5 50 p m on Monday at the Hat Regional Hospital as Medicine Hat's first baby of 2001. Parents Dalyn Campbell and Tonia Sawatzky received a New Year’s Baby gift from the Alberta Medical Association.
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Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Brad Campbell
Campbell
Tonia Sawatzky
Caryn Robert Campbell
Gas City
Sawatzky
the Hat Regional Hospital
Brad
Fountain Tire
Shirley Campbell
Alberta Medical Association
Don Davis
AMA
Dave McCord
Daryn Campbell
Ottawa rings in millennium with New Year celebrations
Ottawa saw a quiet new year on Parliament Hill with 2500 attending the Levee at Rideau Hall up from last year while eight arrests occurred elsewhere in Canada for alcohol related behavior. Polar bear dips and public celebrations occurred across the country including Tabusintac and Oakville as divers raised funds for World Vision Canada and cancer research.
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Ottawa
Rideau Hall
Adrienne Clarkson
Clarkson
John Ralston Saul
Barbara Martinez
Tabusintac
N.B
Moncton
Brian MacEachern
MacEachern
Ontario
Oakville
Toronto
World Vision Canada
Colpoy’s Bay
Wiarton
Ont
Julie Wedge
Kitchener
New Year fire at Volendam disco kills eight injures close to 200
A New Year blaze on the third floor of a Volendam party complex engulfed two night clubs as about 700 teen guests sought escape. Eight people aged 16 to 22 died and 184 were injured with 90 still hospitalized. Investigators probe whether a single exit and fireworks inside sparked the disaster.
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Volendam
Netherlands
Henk Jong
Frank Ijsselmuiden
Whistler Police arrest over 100 on New Year’s Eve
In Whistler British Columbia police arrested 106 revelers after New Year celebrations turned violent. Officers were stretched thin as drunken crowds threw ice and bottles, injuring two people and a female by head trauma. one officer was assaulted. Mayor urged restraint while bars hosted a global crowd including Seal.
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Whistler
B.c.ore
RCMP
Hugh O’reilly
Jorge Alvarez
Maxx Fish
Seal
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