Chretien Unveils Ethics Bill for MPs and Senators
Prime Minister Jean Chretien introduced a draft ethics package in Ottawa aimed at creating an independent ethics commissioner and a code of conduct for MPs and senators. Critics say it does not go far enough and timing raises questions about passage before his retirement.
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Prince George Man Loses Hand in Unknown Attack
A Prince George man was beaten and lost a hand in an assault police cannot link to gang or drugs. The victim, who refuses to speak, was taken to hospital. Police say there is no ongoing public danger and the missing hand has not been found.
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Laughing Keeps You Young Says Michael Pritchard
Quote attributed to Michael Pritchard emphasizes laughter as a life habit. The remark contrasts aging with continued humor and mirrors a lighthearted personal wisdom.
Police Narrow Sniper Search In Washington DC Case
Police tighten the chase for the serial sniper holding the capital in fear. Authorities issued alerts for John Alten Muhammad and his stepson John Lee Malvo, warning they are armed and dangerous with a suspected weapon charge and no fixed location.
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Alberta pitches Made-in-Alberta plan against Kyoto in Medicine Hat
Government Services Minister David Coutts promoted Alberta's climate plan emphasizing emission intensity cuts by 50 percent to 2020. Premier Klein and Environment Minister Taylor discussed the approach in Toronto while Coutts spoke to Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce, addressing industry and public concerns amid skepticism from local businessman Uwe Krickhahn.
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Rebels seize Moscow theatre in Chechen hostage crisis
About 40 armed Chechen rebels stormed the Nord Ost musical in southeastern Moscow and took hundreds hostage. They demanded an end to the Chechnya war and a ceasefire, threatening to blow up the building if forces attack. Some hostages reported blood pools, while others were released.
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Maria Shkolnikova
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