Canuck

  Wednesday, 11 August 2004

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Read some of Ernest Buckler's work
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Interesting that this should show up now. With the sucess of the Nowlan biography Dad is considering doing a biography of Buckler.

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Nasa to try to save the Hubble telescope by sending Canadian robot to fix it. [Guardian Unlimited] 'Goddard scientists have expressed interest in the Canadian Space Agency's Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator, or Dextre, built to service the International Space Station. It can open panel doors, change batteries and perform other tasks with its two robotic arms.'

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Refugee claims at lowest level in 10 years

The number of people making refugee claims in Canada dropped by 30 per cent in the first six months of this year, to the lowest level in a decade. FULL STORY [CBC News] '"Canada settles more persons per capita than any other country," he said. "Of all the countries that set targets, Canada has been the only one I can think of that exceeds targets. The United States last year fell dramatically."'

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U.S. to kick out illegal immigrants faster

Illegal immigrants who cross the Canadian or Mexican borders into the United States will be deported more quickly and without the chance to appeal to an immigration judge under a new American policy announced this week. FULL STORY [CBC News]