August 22, 2004

Jewish-run centre burned in Paris. French President Jacques Chirac vows to punish those who torched a Jewish-run soup kitchen in Paris. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 10:05:31 AM

Toronto marijuana demo turns nasty Canoe.com - A marijuana protest turned nasty Saturday when at least two people were detained during scuffles with city police on a park lawn near the (Ontario) provincial legislature. The dustup started after police -accompanied by municipal bylaw officers and parks officials -shut down the Canabian Day festival, a pro-pot rally when Toronto organizers failed to produce the necessary permits and insurance. "The major issue is the fact that we couldn't get any insurance," said organizer Marko Ivancicevic. "Basically, the last two years we've tried to get the (event) insurance but they keep denying us because it is a marijuana-based event." 10:01:48 AM

Beef plan takes aim at trade Calgary Sun - Canadian cattle officials announced yesterday a new strategy for the country's beef industry. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) said the plan will help the beef cattle industry to recover from the current mad cow crisis and be better able to withstand trade disruptions in the future. "We believe that between unclaimed money in previous industry support programs and a reduction in claims to the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Program, the strategic plan can be implemented with little additional cost to Canadian taxpayers," says CCA President Stan Eby. Key features of the plan include increasing slaughter in Canada and slowing down cattle marketings to better manage capacity until more is available. In addition, it will develop a marketing plan for additional beef produced in Canada and target testing of older animals. The U.S. border closed to all Canadian beef after mad cow was discovered May 20, 2003 in Alberta. In April, it was partially re-opened to beef products from animals younger than 30 months. 9:58:28 AM

CTV Child killer now agreeing to speak with police CTV - Convicted child killer, Robert Bill Arthurson, is now agreeing to talk to police about his claim during a parole hearing to having another 15 or 16 victims. 9:54:52 AM