15 Sep 2003
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 2003
Page
1
Prime Minister Jean Chretien enters a new session of Parliament amid mounting pressure from critics urging him to step down early. The political showdown centers on leadership and proposed reforms as the government begins its tenure.
Scientists warn wetlands in Canada’s North face crisis as millions of birds vanish. Research shows drastic declines across multiple species, prompting urgent calls for habitat protection and further study to determine causes and remedies.
U S Homeland Security seeks biometric passports for Canadians entering the United States with iris scans and digital photos. Ridge and Manley plan a Oct 3 Toronto meeting to discuss documentation requirements as Congress targets 2005 biometric verification for all foreign visitors.
Ranchers from across Saskatchewan turned the Saskatchewan legislative building lot into a corral to demonstrate over mad cow compensation. Organizers say the peaceful protest aims to pressure the federal government as 22,000 cattle producers in the province lose money from the mad cow crisis. Federal Minister Vanclief says Saskatchewan must sign the Agricultural Policy Framework for more aid.
CMA president Dr Sunil Patel urged Ottawa to create a national centre for disease control and surveillance to address gaps in training information and unified communications for doctors. He warned provinces lack a coordinated command and control strategy for emerging diseases like West Nile virus and SARS, noting frontline physicians need consistent guidance. Alberta avoided SARS impact but logged 137 West Nile virus cases this summer.
Stormy Antarctic weather grounded Kenn Borek Air twins at the Antarctic Peninsula delaying a South Pole rescue of a sick Raytheon Polar Services contractor. Pilot Sean Loutitt and crew await better visibility and milder winds for a Monday departure from Rothera toward the Pole.
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